This Nutella mug cake is gooey, rich, chocolaty, soft, tender, and dreamy. When you’re in the mood for a decadent dessert, this easy mug cake comes in handy.
This mug cake is insanely delicious, made in under 5 minutes, this mug cake satisfies your 2 am cravings. This recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably have laying around in your kitchen.
this chocolaty mug cake batter comes together in under a minute, then cooked in the microwave for another minute or so. Our favorite part about this recipe is that it doesn’t require an oven.
If you like Nutella, and baking with Nutella, you should try out our favorite Nutella recipes like our Nutella cake, No-bake Nutella cheesecake-, 3 Ingredient Nutella brownies, Nutella cookies, and our Nutella tart.
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Why this recipe works
- Time- this recipe is made in 2 minutes from start to finish!
- Nutella flavor and topping- this delicious mug cake has a delicious gooey Nutella center and lots of Nutella flavor.
- Eggless- this recipe is eggless. This recipe is perfect for those who are allergic or don't consume eggs.
- Simple- this mug cake is made with simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen!
What is a mug cake?
A mug cake is a simple and quick dessert that comes together in a mug cake. You mix a few ingredients in a mug, microwave it for about a minute, and then a cake is formed! Magic.
Mug cakes come in many flavors from chocolate to vanilla to peanut butter to funfetti. The options are endless.
Ingredients
Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe, self-rising flour, and cake flour will work great as well.
Granulated sugar– we like to use granulated sugar, the most common sugar in baking. Caster sugar will work great as well.
Dutch cocoa powder– we like to use Dutch-process cocoa powder for our chocolate cake because we like the deep and rich chocolate taste, but the cocoa powder will work!
Baking powder- to allow the cake to rise.
Pinch of salt- for flavor.
Vanilla extract– vanilla extract Is an essential ingredient for chocolate cake.
Milk– gives the cake extra moisture. We used whole milk.
Vegetable oil – we used vegetable oil for this recipe. canola oil will work great for this recipe.
Nutella- you will need a few teaspoons of Nutella for this recipe. We like using Nutella for this recipe, but if you don’t like Nutella or are allergic to one of the ingredients, you can use any kind of chocolate hazelnut spread.
Powder sugar (optional) - for decoration.
Instructions
In a large mug or a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
Add the wet ingredients: milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Transfer the batter into a mug. (if you’re using a small mixing bowl)
Place 1-2 teaspoons of Nutella spread on top of the batter.
Place the mug in the microwave and microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Place another teaspoon of Nutella on top and dust with powdered sugar. Serve the mug cake hot and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
- Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have a moist cake and not a dense and dry cake.
- Make sure that you are using a heat-resistant mug so it won't break in the microwave from the heat!
- Don't overcook the mug cake! If you will overcook your mug cake, it will turn out dry.
Faq's
Yes, this Nutella mug cake is made with no eggs.
Yes, if you don’t have a microwave, you can make these single-portion cakes in the oven. Pour the Nutella cake batter into greased oven-safe mugs or small baking pans, and bake in a preheated oven at 350F or 15-20 minutes.
Yes, before microwaving, place a chocolate cube on top of the batter and microwave according to the instructions.
Yes! This recipe will turn out great with self-rising flour. Make sure that you are using a large enough mug.
Storing
If you have leftovers, cover the mug cake with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Freezing
I do not recommend freezing mug cake. It will turn dry and the best part about this recipe is that it's made in just 2-3 minutes. So when you are craving a sweet dessert, make this quick mug cake.
Substitutions
Chocolate spread- you can use any kind of your favorite chocolate spread. Place 1-2 tablespoon of the chocolate spread on top of the batter before baking and microwave according to the instructions.
Gluten-free - if you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour.
Variations
Toppings- we love topping this mug cake with a spoonful of Nutella spread, but feel free to top it with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, chocolate ganache, fresh berries, powdered sugar, etc!
Chocolate chips- add chocolate chips to the cake batter for a delicious addition of chocolate flavor!
Serving tips
Serve this mug cake hot with vanilla ice cream. Another way to serve this mug cake is with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. Serve this mug cake by itself as a quick dessert.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Nutella Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Flour
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 5 tablespoon Milk
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon Nutella
- Powder sugar (for the top)
Instructions
- In a big mug or a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Transfer the batter into a mug. (if you’re using a small mixing bowl)
- Place 1-2 tablespoon of Nutella spread on top of the batter.
- Place the mug in the microwave and microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
- Place another teaspoon of Nutella on top and dust with powder sugar.
- Serve the Nutella mug cake hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
- Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have a moist cake and not a dense and dry cake.
- Don't overcook the mug cake! If you will overcook your mug cake, it will turn out dry.
NV says
Wow I do not comment on recipes often but this one was very good
JJ says
Finally a deliciously easy microwave dessert! … added to my favorites for the next lazy craving
Walter says
Super good and fluffy, I recommend only putting a little Nutella before baking as it's quite overpowering after adding more on top.