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Are you a Nutella fan? If so, you’re really going to love this Nutella Mug Cake recipe!! It makes a perfect quick snack, and it’s so decadent! The best part of this is that you can throw it together very quickly and it cooks in the microwave!
Make sure you use a really large mug for this or even a small bowl because it does bubble up a bit. You will need to try it out a couple of times to get the timing right for your own microwave because they vary so much!
Note: I used to put oil in this recipe when I made it but I soon realized it was unnecessary.
Items you’ll need for this recipe
* Coffee Mug * Nutella * Flour *
Nutella Microwave Mug Cakes
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 3 tablespoons Nutella
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in your mug or small bowl.
- Add the egg and stir. Finally, add in the Nutella, vanilla, and milk.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds… check the cake and if needs to be microwaved and additional 15 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
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adapted from Food.com
Made a huge mess in my microwave…. A mug is not enough, use a bowl instead…
Super tasty but the top half cooked, the bottom half was still liquid, was in microwave for 1min 30sec, time to play around with timing and maybe a bowl instead a mug
Yes, you may have to play with the microwave timing a little because there is a HUGE variance in power. Mine was done in about 65 seconds. You don’t want to overcook the cake, as you want it a little “fudgy” in the middle! Enjoy Lorna!
Is the batter supposed to be liquidy or thick?
It should be thick and cake like.
Hi do you have to use 4 tablespoons sugar or can you add less so it fits your liking because I don’t like my things very sweet
Loved this a looooot! Best mug cake so far! Took only one spoon of sugar though, which was more than enough for me
Cool will try that too because I don’t like very sweet
I loved this recipe. Worked so well and was delicious!
So glad you loved it Lauren!
This was soooo delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it made more than enough for two people. It took a little longer than stated. After 60 seconds, it was still too gooey so I put it in another 25 seconds and it was perfect. I used a big mug, about 20 oz. I will be making this again. Some ice-cream or whip cream would be the perfect accompaniment. Awesome, thanks for sharing!!
Super yummy BUT within the first 30 seconds it exploded in the microwave and I had to clean the excess batter
I would put something over top
Oh noooo! What a mess! I’ve made this so many times and mine’s never done that!
Just ate it…. delicious!!!! Perfect for chocolate cravings! I had to stop it after 30 seconds because it made a big mess in the microwave (my bad, didnt use a mug big enough…) so i put it in a bowl and baked it another 30 seconds….. Perfection in a mug !!! Wow!
Can you do it without the cocoa powder? I can’t seem to find any anywhere.
Any grocery store should have cocoa powder in the baking area. I have only tried the recipe as written.
The top half was delicious but by the time I got to the middle it was too gooey. I would defintely make again
It can sometimes take a little bit of playing to get the timing exact in your own microwave. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I just tried this, but my bf is anti-microwave. So, instead, I used a 2 cup pyrex glass bowl and preheated the oven to 350. I just kept an eye on it until it was baked through. Came out delicious! Unfortunately the oven in our apt is incredibly old and inefficient, so it took like 45 minutes. Next time I do it, I’m gonna try it in our toaster oven, My guess is it’ll take half the time.
Itdidn’t cook all the way and it overflowed in the mug… any suggestions?
Maybe a bigger mug would help. As far as timing, microwaves can vary so much, you may need to play with it by adding 15 seconds each time until you figure out how your microwave runs.
Mine turned into a giant mess. Since I used the last of my Nutella, I’ll have to wait to try again.
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Oh no, that is so disappointing! Microwaves can vary greatly so you may need to adjust for yours.
Do you just heat it or bake it in the microwave for 60seconds?
Yes, it just takes about a minute to bake.
Substituted 1 tablespoon coconut flour for the 4 tablespoons regular flour to make it gluten free, turned out amazingly :)
Ooooooh, yes I’m gonna make these on my birthday ^_^
What can I use as a substitute for egg?
I can’t say for sure as I’ve only tried the recipe as written.
So good!
To top it off I put a spoon full of marshmellow fluff. Amazing.
Yummy!
Can i make this in normal oven in tray? looks amazing,but i dont own a microwave
I’m not sure if this would work in the oven. I do have a similar recipe that is baked. https://www.spendwithpennies.com/gooey-chocolate-pudding-cake/
So, I didn’t have any Nutella, but couldn’t wait to give this a try. I threw in some peanut butter instead, and ended up with a pretty tasty Reese’s cake!