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Peanut Butter Mug Cake
A single-serving chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter swirled through. Baked in a mug in the microwave in 2 minutes—no oven required.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 9g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a microwave-safe mug.
Step 2
Pour milk into the mug and stir until no dry lumps remain.
Step 3
Drop peanut butter into the center and swirl gently with a fork.
Step 4
Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the cake rises and surface is set.
Step 5
Let cool 1 minute. Serve warm with a spoon.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz)
- fork
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- microwave
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