December 31, 2022
Review RecipePeanut Butter Cake in a Mug
Our peanut butter cake in a mug is a moist cake baked in the microwave right in your coffee mug for a delicious single-serving treat.
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You’ll love the dense, moist texture and intense peanut butter flavor of this peanut butter cake in a mug. It’s the perfect solution when a sweet craving strikes, and the possibilities are endless for topping this easy dessert to make it even more decadent.
Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 4 tablespoons self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (+ 1 tablespoon for optional garnish)
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
PEANUT BUTTER: You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for the creamy in this mug cake.
FLOUR: You can substitute 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder for the self-rising flour.
BUTTER: You can substitute vegetable oil for melted butter in this simple cake.
CHOCOLATE: Either mixed in or added on top, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips make this mug cake recipe even more decadent.
TOPPINGS: There are plenty of ways to customize your tasty cake. Add peanut butter chips, whipped cream, a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, and a maraschino cherry on top of the cake.
How to Make This Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Double the recipe to share this rich cake with a friend. Microwave cakes one at a time if you are making more than one.
STEP ONE: Add the flour and granulated sugar to a 14-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir to combine.
PRO TIP:
Using a wider and shorter cup works best and makes it easier to scoop out your cake.
STEP TWO: Add the peanut butter, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate completely.
STEP THREE: Microwave cake for 1 minute 30 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds (the time needed to cook the cake will vary depending on your microwave).
PRO TIP:
Keep a close eye on the cake while it’s in the microwave and cook it until the center is just set.
STEP FOUR: Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. While the cake is cooling, you can dollop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of the cake. The heat from the cake will melt the peanut butter. You can gently spread the peanut butter over the top of the cake to completely cover the surface.
How To Serve
It’s perfectly fine to enjoy this delicious peanut butter treat on its own, but you could also turn it into an even more indulgent dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Peanut butter lovers won’t be able to resist these peanut butter brownies, and these peanut butter cookie cups are absolutely addictive bite-size treats.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER: This easy peanut butter mug cake does not reheat well, so we don’t recommend trying to store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.
In just minutes and a few simple ingredients, you’ll have this amazing mug cake to enjoy. Who would have thought it would be so easy to whip up a delicious piece of cake without spending loads of time in the kitchen?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze this easy mug cake recipe?
This decadent treat does not reheat well, and we don’t recommend trying to store it in the fridge or freezer for any length of time.
What size of mug should I use for this peanut butter cake in a mug recipe?
A 14-ounce microwave-safe mug is just the right size for this easy treat
Can I use other nut butter in this easy recipe?
While we haven’t tried this, we think it would be delicious to use cashew butter or almond butter to make this perfect treat.
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Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug
Our peanut butter cake in a mug is a moist cake baked in the microwave right in your coffee mug for a delicious single-serving treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons self-rising flour,
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, optional garnish
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the flour and granulated sugar to a 14-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir to combine.
- Add the peanut butter, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate completely.
- Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds (the time needed to cook the cake will vary depending on your microwave).
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. While the cake is cooling, you can dollop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of the cake. The heat from the cake will melt the peanut butter. You can gently spread the peanut butter over the top of the cake to completely cover the surface.
Notes
- Double the recipe to share this rich cake with a friend. Microwave cakes one at a time if you are making more than one.
- Using a wider and shorter cup works best and makes it easier to scoop out your cake.
- Keep a close eye on the cake while it’s in the microwave and cook it until the center is just set.
Nutrition
Calories: 1051kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Dayna says
Yummy recipe and for a topping I would use crushed peanut butter girl scout cookies!!
Karen Parker says
I would like the cruncy peanut butter
this sounds like a wonderful dessert