Easy 3 Ingredient Mug Cake (1 Minute Cake)
This super easy 3 ingredient mug cake is a fluffy and moist cake made in one minute and topped with your favorite toppings like Nutella.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Nutella or any chocolate spread of your choice
- 2 tablespoon Flour AP
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe tall mug (at least 12 oz or 350 ml), start by cracking the egg into the mug. Add the Nutella and flour.
- Using a fork or small whisk, mix everything together until you have a smooth batter. Ensure that there are no lumps of flour remaining.
- Place your mug in the microwave and cook on high for about 1 minute and 15 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds. The exact time may vary depending on your microwave's power, so keep an eye on it as it cooks.
- Once done, carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot). The cake should look set but still slightly moist on top – that's when it's perfect.
- Serve with more Nutella on top, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or enjoy it by itself!
- Let it cool for a minute or two before digging in with a spoon directly from the mug or transferring it onto a plate if you prefer.
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.
- Choose the right mug. Start with a microwave-safe mug that can hold at least 12 ounces. This ensures your cake has enough room to rise without overflowing.
- Microwave in intervals. Cook your mug cake in short bursts of 30 seconds to prevent overcooking and ensure even rising.
- Watch for rising. Keep an eye on your mug cake as it cooks; it should rise slightly above the rim when done but settle back down as it cools.
- Test doneness carefully. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it's ready.
- 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.
- Ensure that you are using a heat-resistant mug so it won't break in the microwave!
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 4gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 240IUCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg
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