Want a dessert ready in 5 minutes or less — with the caveat that you have a microwave — then this is it. Nutella Mug Cake! It takes 3 minute to whip together and about 2 minutes to microwave. The part that might take you the longest is finding a couple of pretty mugs (make sure they are microwave safe) and to dig through your pantry for the rest of the ingredients. Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream would make this dreamy. Minimum effort, more than maximum return!
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3 Tablespoons Nutella, or any other chocolate hazelnut spread
3 Tablespoons whole milk
3 Tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, coconut)
powdered sugar, to garnish
Whipped cream or ice cream would also lovely
Make sure that your mugs are microwave safe!
Directions
Combine all of your ingredients except for the powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
Divide into two mugs (or one large mug). Microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes or until your cake is cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on if you are making one cake in a large mug vs two in regular sized mugs. I suggest starting at 90 seconds and working your way up to 2 minutes until you find the sweet spot for your microwave. It should be slightly gooey, like a lava cake, in the middle. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional) and serve immediately. Whipped cream or ice cream would also go really well.
