If you are like me, a spoonful of nutella or ice cream might suffice.
I’m sure “might” just won’t cut it.
Baking a whole cake, muffins or cupcakes can be intricate.
Scratch that.
It’s takes a WHOLE LOT OF TIME, which doesn’t translate well especially when cravings are meant to be satisfied on the spot. It shouldn’t take you more than five minutes to get it from ingredients to plate to a spoonful.
If that’s the case, make sure you have the necessary stashes well stocked. If not, a mug cake can always come to your rescue.
The first objective is to get it done in no more than five minutes.
The second objective is tackling raw, dry and mealy issues that can be the epic highlights from unsuccessful mug cake recipes out there.
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve tried replicating a mug cake recipe taken from so many sources out there. Just the idea of using plain flour, even for a few tablespoon and nuking it for a minute in the microwave — makes me gag!
The tastes of raw flour remains prominent, it’s too cakey and dry. I can go on and on, but I think you know the drift.
The third objective of a mug cake would be to minimize dirty dishes. Who’s with me on this?
Come on.
Now that you’ve tackled all issues, enough said — just go and tackle your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp nutella
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter chips or chocolate chips
Directions:
- Crack an egg into a large pour-able mug or measuring cup. Whisk it for a minute, until lightly foamy.
- Add nutella and whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle in vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Add almond meal and pinch of salt. Stir to resemble a thick smooth batter.
- Evenly distribute batter into one extra large microwave safe mug (or two medium mugs), by layering a few peanut butter or chocolate chips in between.
- Fill mug half full. Do not fill it more than half to avoid overflow.
- Microwave for 30 seconds. And if batter doesn’t overflow, add another 30 seconds. The whole microwaving process should be for a total of 1 minute. Be watchful during this process.
- Mug and cake would be extremely hot. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Off to replenish my chocolate stash. That includes nutella as well 😉
How do you satisfy sudden food cravings? And what’s your favorite five minute recipe to remedy a raging sweet tooth?
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I love these easy little mug cakes! And adding Nutella just makes it that much better!
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Kristy — thank you!!!
What a gorgeous treat! So satisfying and sinful.
Lovely clicks!
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thanks dear friend 🙂
I’ve never made a mug cake but these pictures are making me want to ASAP!
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Samantha — make it!!
I have 2 nutella freaks at home and they dont need a reason to gulp in few spoons of it whnever they get chance, I am surely gonna bake this quick option for both my kids :)!
Anamika | madcookingfusions recently posted..Paneer Kheer Pudding – Indian Cottage Cheese Pudding Recipe
Anamika — lol, do let me know how it tastes!
I used to eat Nutella straight out of the jar in college…my fav is Nutella + strawberry crepes!
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Vicky — that combo sounds delish 🙂
That has got to be one of the prettiest and cutest little cake I have seen in a long time. I’m confident it’s equally delicious. Kiran, I got your note too and can’t wait to see what you have done!
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Nik — thank you so much!!
I have made cake on a mug several times and I have posted about it as well, but I have never added nutella! This is such a smart idea! I will try it!
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Katerina — yay, do let me know how it tastes 🙂
This looks delightful!
Vanessa — thank you my dear 🙂
Perfect treat for someone who is in mad love with nutella these days….pics are captivating…..i am drooling over and i this I need to rush into kitchen to make this mug cake to satisfy the urge….
Lubna — did you make it?? 🙂
My friend I think we have serious mental connections going – today I will be posting my Nutella mug brownie! 😀
Your cake looks incredible!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Uru — I’d love to believe that great minds thinks alike 😉
Tackling sweet tooth cravings is something I have to deal with regularly! This quick cake sounds great with the almond meal and, of course, nutella.
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Lisa — thank you!!
I have never succeeded in making a good mug cake recipe. I might have to give this a try – it looks delicious!!
Dixya — me too, until now 😉
I never found a mug cake recipe that was worthy of being called great either and gave up on the idea. Using almond flour is such a brilliant idea! Most definitely will try your recipe, a very tempting treat!
Deb –thank you dear, do let me know how it tastes 🙂
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CHS — thanks so much my dear 🙂
I’d never even heard of a mug cake before – GENIUS !! And looks delicious !
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Wow.. flour less cake..am in. And look how sparky clean that bowl is..yes, you are a chocoholic, K 🙂
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That last photo explains it a lot.
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Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Uru — thank you so much my dear 🙂
I really need to make this soon. I cannot resist Nutella and this single serving mug cake is tempting ever since you posted on IG… I don’t normally have almond meal but I happen to have it in my pantry. Definitely I’m making this!
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Nami — hope you enjoyed every single bite of it 🙂
licking from nutella or the milkmaid tin does help me most of the times , I wouldn’t mind a whole mug of this droolicious stuff kiran !SLURP
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Priya — I’ve not done the milkmaid tin licking for a while now 😀
I love, love Nutella but can’t eat it anymore becaus of the lectose in it. I can use my store bought lactose-free nuttella replacer & it is insanely tasty too! I love your original presentation too with the lovely yellow flower pattels! 🙂 Yummmy!
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Sophie — I am so glad you get to enjoy nutella with a replacer 🙂
That sounds seriously good! I saw the photos and had to get myself a chocolate fix, thank god I had some raw date truffles on hand 🙂
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Chin — lol, chocolates are so tempting!
Kiran – this looks fabulous…and it gluten free too! A must try – thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Ina — I did not realize its gluten free until now. If you tried this recipe, let me know how it tastes 🙂
Oh this mug cake looks positively divine! Love the Nutella!
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Laura — thanks my friend 🙂
if my hidden stack of goodies is going low no one is happy in this house :)) Mostly is ice-cream or nutella, but plain chocolate does miracles
Thanks for this flourless quick nutella cake, saving the recipe
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Roxana — you are welcome! Hope you get to try it soon 🙂
YUM 🙂
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This is brilliance in a cup!!!
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TSM — haha, thank you!
anything with nutella AND pb or chocolate chips will definitely win in my book!
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Gina — ditto!
All that yumminess in a cup! Wish I could get my hands on it.
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Oh this is dangerous!!! Mug cakes get me every time.
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i know exactly what you mean about an insane chocolate craving…hahah
i made a chocolate mug cake last year and i just did not like it. so, i am still hunting for a mug cake recipe i like…
being a nutella lover, i am excited about trying yours. it looks so yummy kiran!
Cakewhiz — thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed every morsel 🙂
Your cake in the mug looks so chocolaty and gorgeous! No wonder the mug got emptied pretty quickly judging by the photos. 🙂
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Julia — hahaha, so true 🙂
This looks fabulous and decadent. Love that it’s quick and one serving. I’ve been know to cook marshmallows over top of my gas range when a sweet craving comes on and I don’t want to go all out. It’s hilarious. I stand there with a little fondue fork and my marshmallow, then wander off smiling with a golden treat.
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Kim Bee — oh my, I definitely am envious of a gas range. We have an electric stove here in Florida. Hate it.
I loved the idea of almond meal. I have posted the 3 minute cake recipe and yes you are right, this 3 minute cake doesn’t taste exactly like a properly baked cake. But, I am not sure I will get almond meal in India, so wanted to ask if I can make that at home?
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Charul — you can definitely make almond meal at home. Just blend skinned raw almonds until coarse. Don’t make it too powdery. Let me know how it tastes 🙂
I’m so glad to have seen this post, and yet so threatened by the deliciousness forcing me to the grocery store! Ha.
Looks sinfully good. I adore your photos of the mugs.
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I love mug cakes! I think my mug cake is one of the most popular recipes on the blog! They’re so quick and great for an emergency 🙂
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Lorraine — I need to try your recipe!
I almost dare not to open a bottle of nutella, because I usually end up finishing the whole bottle before it’s too late. This mug cake looks fantastic!
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Angie — haha, my kind of chocoholic!
I am so in love with your photos. That picture of the Nutella on the spoon? Oh, I just want to eat it! I have been on a mug cake lately and this will definitely be one to add to my rotation!
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Kiersten — thank you so much, my friend. Hope you get to try this recipe soon 🙂
I love this idea. It’s perfect for those of us watching our calories – automatic portion control!
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lovely photographs kiran… now who wouldn’t want a mug cake that is ready in a couple of minutes.
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Dassana — thanks dear, and I totally agree with you 🙂
What a fab idea, I have never heard of a mug cake. Awesome. I am fortunate to not have sweet tooth cravings. Though if I need a fix I always make popcorn with loads of butter and a good pinch of salt. I love anything with a crunch.
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I plan on making a little gift basket for my Nutella nut daughter with a mug, ingredients, and recipe card. She’ll love it! Thanks so much for a great recipe! 🙂
Kiran, this is absolutely home-y and oh-so-wonderful. I wish I had a mug of this right now! We always have Nutella in our pantry – it everyone’s fave here!
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Best mug cake I’ve made and eaten. Gurl, this recipe is going into my Family Heirloom recipe book under the heading “For cold nights and bad breakups”
I just made this and it is horrible – I halved the recipe so I might have overcooked it, but it is way too dry and eggy
Hey
I was looking out for a mug cake recipe n found yours really interesting.
As egg is not allowed in my house what will be the substitute for egg?
Could regular flour work? And would the amount need to be altered?
What can I substitute for almond meal? Can I use all-purpose flour?
Julie — yes, you can try. but it might not be as gooey or moist because AP will absorb a lot more of the moisture. let me know how it turns out 🙂
The recipe seems like a pretty cool recipe but when I tried this cake it didn’t rise in the microwave, what made it rise for you Kiran?
What is the calorie content?
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