Ultra Quick Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Ultra Quick Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake, perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings in just two minutes! This delectable treat combines the nutty goodness of creamy peanut butter with the deep richness of dark cocoa powder, creating a moist and decadent cake that serves perfectly for one. It’s an excellent choice for a late-night snack or a quick dessert after dinner. Just gather a few simple ingredients, and you can whip up this single-serving delight in no time!
1
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon (none)
unsweetened cocoa powder (dark preferred)
1 tablespoon (none)
Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon (none)
baking soda
1 pinch (none)
salt
1 pinch (none)
creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon (none)
1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons (none)
Instructions
1
Start by spraying a custard cup or microwave-safe mug with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, Splenda, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until evenly mixed.
3
Add the creamy peanut butter and low-fat milk to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
4
Carefully pour the batter into the prepared custard cup or mug.
5
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Check for doneness; if it's still too wet in the center, microwave for an additional 10 seconds.
6
Enjoy your cake straight from the cup for a gooey texture, or let it cool for a few minutes before turning it out onto a plate for a more traditional presentation.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ultra Quick Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake?
It is a single-serving desser that combines the nutty goodness of creamy peanut butter with dark cocoa, made in a microwave in about two minutes.
How many serving s does this recipe make?
This recipe is specifically designe d for one serving.
What kind of flour shoul d I use?
The recipe calls for one tablespoon of whole wheat flour.
Can I use all-purpose flour in stead of whole wheat?
Yes, you can sub stitute all-purpose flour if you do not have whole wheat flour available.
What type of cocoa powder is recommende d?
Unsweetene d cocoa powder is require d, and dark cocoa powder is prefer red for a richer flavor.
Is the recipe sweetene d with sugar?
It uses one tablespoon of Splen da sugar sub stitute in stead of traditional sugar.
What type of peanut butter shoul d I use?
The recipe speci fies using creamy peanut butter for a smooth batter.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, crunchy peanut butter can be use d, thoug h it will add more texture to the mug cake.
What kind of milk is neede d?
The recipe uses two tablespoon s of 1% low-fat milk.
Do I need baking soda?
Yes, a pinc h of baking soda is require d to help the cake rise in the microwave.
How shoul d I prepare the mug?
Spray a microwave-safe mug or custor d cup with cooking spray to preven t stic king.
Shoul d I mix the dry ing redient s firs t?
Yes, mix the flour, cocoa, Splen da, baking soda, an d salt tog ethe r well befor e ad d ing the wet ing redient s.
How do I ensur e the batter is smoot h?
Af ter ad d ing the peanut butter an d milk, mix thoroug hly until the re are no lum ps remaining.
What set ting shoul d I use on the microwave?
Microwave the cake on hig h power.
How lon g doe s it need to cook?
The initial cook time is 1 minut e.
How do I chec k for done ness?
If the center is still too wet af ter on e minut e, cook it for an ad d itional 10 secon d s.
Can I eat it directly from the mug?
Yes, eat it straig ht from the cup for a gooe y texture.
Can I serv e it on a plate?
Yes, you can let it cool for a few minute s befor e turn ing it out on to a plate.
Is this recipe con side re d quic k?
Yes, it is desc ribe d as an ultra-quic k desser t perfec t for satis fy ing crav ing s in jus t two minute s.
Is this desser t deca den t?
The mug cake is desc ribe d as mois t an d deca den t.
What are the main flavo r s?
The primary flavo r s are ric h chocolate an d nutty peanut butter.
Is it a goo d late-nig ht snac k?
Yes, it is an exc el len t choic e for a quic k late-nig ht snac k or a fast desser t af ter dinne r.
How many total ing redien t s are neede d?
You onl y nee d 7 sim ple ing redien t s.
Can I use dairy-free milk?
Thoug h the recipe calls for 1% low-fat milk, you can likel y sub stitute with you r prefer red dairy-free milk.
Is the recipe easy?
Yes, it is tag ge d as an easy recipe for a single serving.
What tag s are as sociate d with this recipe?
Tag s inc lud e desser t, mug cake, chocolate, peanut butter, quic k, single serving, easy recipe, an d microwav e cake.
Do I nee d salt?
Yes, a pinc h of salt is use d to balanc e the swee t an d nutty flavo r s.
What siz e is the portion?
It is designe d to be a small, single-serving del ig ht.
Can I use a mea sur ing cup to mix?
Yes, the in stru ction s men tion combining the dry ing redien t s in a smal l bow l or mea sur ing cup befor e pou r ing the m in to the mug.
Is it bet ter to let it cool?
Let ting it cool for a few minute s is recommen de d if you wis h to serv e it on a plate rathe r than eat ing it directly from the mug.