Treat yourself to a delicious and easy peanut butter mug cake. Ready in minutes, this microwave-friendly dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Total Time12 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings (Adjustable): 2
Calories: 424kcal
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Ingredients
For the cake:
3tablespoonsButtermelted
3tablespoonsAlmond milk
3tablespoonsSugar
1largeEgg
3tablespoonsPeanut butter
¼teaspoonBaking powder
4tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonVanilla
For the optional frosting:
2tablespoonHot fudge sauce
1tablespoonPeanut butter
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
Evenly separate the batter into two well greased small mugs.
Microwave for 1 ½ - 2 minutes, or until the cakes are cooked through.
If using the frosting, place the hot fudge sauce and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl, and heat for about 20 seconds. Stir to combine, and add the frosting to the top of the cakes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional data is without the optional frosting. See below for data with frosting:
Use good quality ingredients like creamy peanut butter and pure vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.Don't over-mix the batter. This can result in a dense and rubbery texture. Just mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.Microwaving time can vary depending on your microwave's wattage. Start with 1 minute and increase by 15-second intervals until fully cooked. The cake should be moist but not gooey in the center.