Description
This Nutella Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick and indulgent single-serving dessert that can be made in just minutes using a microwave. Combining rich cocoa powder, a gooey center of Nutella, and a light, fluffy texture, this mug cake is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without any fuss or extensive baking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Nutella, as desired (about 1 to 2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the vegetable oil, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and baking powder until evenly blended.
- Add milk and stir: Pour in the milk and stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Layer batter and Nutella: Spoon half of the batter into the mug, then add a dollop of Nutella in the center. Cover this with the remaining batter to encase the Nutella inside.
- Microwave the cake: Cook the mug cake in the microwave on maximum power for 1 minute. The cake should rise and set, with the Nutella melting inside creating a gooey core.
Notes
- Microwave power varies; if the cake isn’t cooked through, microwave in additional 10-second intervals.
- Use a larger mug to avoid overflow while cooking.
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk.
- Let the mug cake rest for a minute after microwaving as it will be hot inside.
- You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Nutella, Chocolate Mug Cake, Microwave Dessert, Quick Cake, Single Serving Cake
