Chocolate Mug Cake

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4.47 from 213 votes

In just two minutes you can have this perfect single serving chocolate mug cake to quiet that sweet tooth.

Prep Time3

Cook Time1

Total Time4

Total Cost: $0.34 recipe

Servings:

Calories: 344.9kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder $0.03
2 tsp sugar $0.04*
1/4 tsp baking powder $0.02
a pinch salt $0.01
1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
2 Tbsp milk $0.04
1 Tbsp peanut butter $0.14

Instructions

In your mug, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt). Make sure there are no clumps.
Stir in the vegetable oil and milk until the mixture is smooth. Drop a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center and push it down into the batter.
Microwave on high for one minute** and then enjoy!

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Notes

*This recipe isn't overly sweet, so feel free to up the sugar amount or add chocolate chips if you want it sweeter!

**Microwave power varies slightly, so you may want to experiment with the cooking time, give or take 5-10 seconds. One minute is a good place to start.

Nutrition

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