Description
Peanut Butter Mug Cake is the perfect quick dessert for peanut butter lovers. This warm, gooey treat is made in minutes and requires just a few ingredients for a rich and satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
A dollop of peanut butter
Whipped cream
Chocolate chips
A sprinkle of crushed peanuts
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, peanut butter, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free. The batter should be thick but spreadable.
- Microwave: Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute. Check the cake, and if it’s not set yet, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until it has risen and is cooked through but still soft in the middle. Avoid overcooking to prevent dryness.
- Serve: Let the mug cake cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. For extra flavor, top with a dollop of peanut butter, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or crushed peanuts.
Notes
- For a chocolatey twist, add cocoa powder or chocolate chips to the batter.
- If you don’t have peanut butter, you can substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Top with chocolate chips, whipped cream, or fruit for a customizable dessert.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days, reheating in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (microwave)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
