A quick, fudgy chocolate dessert made with simple ingredients—no flour required and ready in about 2 minutes! Perfect when you want something warm and chocolatey without making a whole cake.
⏱️ Prep Time
2 minutes
🍳 Cook Time
1–2 minutes
🍰 Total Time
About 4 minutes
🍽️ Servings
1
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons almond milk or any milk
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
- Combine the ingredients:
Add the egg, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and vanilla to a small bowl or microwave-safe mug. - Whisk well:
Mix thoroughly until the cocoa is incorporated and the batter is smooth. Make sure there are no dry pockets of cocoa powder. - Transfer to a mug:
If you mixed everything in a bowl, pour the batter into a lightly greased, microwave-safe mug or small microwave-safe dish. Leave some room at the top for the cake to rise. - Microwave:
Microwave on high power (around 1000 watts) for approximately 1½–2 minutes. Microwave strengths vary, so start checking around 90 seconds. - Check for doneness:
The cake should look set on top but can remain slightly soft in the center for a fudgier texture. Avoid overcooking, as it can become dry. - Rest and serve:
Let it cool for about 1 minute before eating. Add a small drizzle of peanut butter, a few berries, or a spoonful of yogurt if desired.
💡 Tips & Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Natural peanut butter works well, but stir it first if the oil has separated.
- If using a smaller mug, divide the batter between two mugs to prevent overflow.
- Microwave for an additional 10–15 seconds if the center is still very wet.
- For a softer, fudgier texture, slightly undercook rather than overcook.
- Always use a microwave-safe mug or dish.
Quick, chocolatey, flourless, and made in one mug! 🍫🥜
