Description
Nutella Mug Cake is a rich, gooey single-serve chocolate dessert made with Nutella, flour, sugar, and pantry staples. It cooks in just minutes in the microwave, delivering indulgent chocolate-hazelnut flavor without the fuss. Perfect for busy days, late-night cravings, or a quick dessert fix, this recipe is simple, customizable, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 2 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Stir in Nutella, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, until the cake rises and the center is set.
- Let cool slightly before topping with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel drizzle.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Adjust microwave time based on your appliance power.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat in microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Can be made gluten-free with certified gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: ~28g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~21g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~48g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~8g
- Cholesterol: ~60mg