Description
This Nutella Mug Cake recipe is a quick and delightful single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in just minutes. Combining Nutella, cocoa powder, and a few simple ingredients, this mug cake comes together effortlessly and is cooked in the microwave, making it perfect for a fast and indulgent treat without baking. It’s rich, moist, and topped optionally with an extra dollop of Nutella for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons Nutella or favorite chocolate hazelnut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 – 2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the Nutella, egg, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a dash of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Mug: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug that has straight sides to allow the cake to expand evenly as it cooks.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug cake on high for about 60 to 75 seconds. Watch closely as the cake will rise significantly; avoid microwaving for 90 seconds to prevent drying out.
- Cooling: Let the mug cake cool in the microwave for several minutes to set and avoid burning yourself while eating.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake directly from the mug. For extra indulgence, add an additional dollop of Nutella on top before eating.
Notes
- Microwave wattages vary, so you might need to adjust cooking time slightly longer or shorter. Start with 1 minute and add 30 seconds if a toothpick test doesn’t come out clean.
- Using a mug with straight sides is essential to allow the cake to expand properly and cook evenly.
- Sweetener is optional and should be adjusted based on your preference, as Nutella is already sweetened. Adding a bit of sugar helps balance the bitterness from the cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
