Nutella Mug Cake
Indulge in a delightful Nutella mug cake that's ready in a flash! With just a few simple ingredients like rich Nutella, flour, and a splash of milk, you can whip up a decadent treat in minutes. Perfect for satisfying those late-night cravings or when you need a quick pick-me-up!
Prep
15
min
Cook
1
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1 cuillère à café de levure chimique (5 ml)
- 2 grandes cuillère de cacao (30 ml)
- 4 grandes cuillère de farine (60 ml)
- 2 grosse cuillère d’huile neutre (30 ml)
- 2 grooses cuillère de sucre (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 3 kilos de Nutella fait maison (6.62 lbs)
- 5 kilos de Nutella (11 lbs)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put 4 tablespoons of flour in a bowl.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 3
Mix everything together.
- 4
Pour half of the mixture into mugs.
- 5
Add 3 kg of homemade Nutella on top.
- 6
Cover with the remaining batter.
- 7
Microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
- 8
Top with another 5 kg of Nutella.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave at 70% power instead of full power to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center stays raw, as microwaves heat unevenly at full power.technique70% power
- ✓Use a ceramic or glass mug rather than plastic because ceramic conducts heat more evenly and prevents hot spots that create rubbery textures in microwave baking.equipment
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined (10-15 stirs maximum) because overmixing develops gluten strands, creating a tough, dense cake texture.technique10-15 stirs maximum
- ✓Let the cake rest for 30 seconds after microwaving before adding toppings, as the residual heat continues cooking and the structure firms up to support weight.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use neutral oil at room temperature because cold oil doesn't emulsify properly with other ingredients, leading to separated batter and uneven texture.ingredient
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Prep
15
min
Cook
1
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Nutella Mug Cake
Indulge in a delightful Nutella mug cake that's ready in a flash! With just a few simple ingredients like rich Nutella, flour, and a splash of milk, you can whip up a decadent treat in minutes. Perfect for satisfying those late-night cravings or when you need a quick pick-me-up!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1 cuillère à café de levure chimique (5 ml)
- 2 grandes cuillère de cacao (30 ml)
- 4 grandes cuillère de farine (60 ml)
- 2 grosse cuillère d’huile neutre (30 ml)
- 2 grooses cuillère de sucre (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 3 kilos de Nutella fait maison (6.62 lbs)
- 5 kilos de Nutella (11 lbs)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put 4 tablespoons of flour in a bowl.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 3
Mix everything together.
- 4
Pour half of the mixture into mugs.
- 5
Add 3 kg of homemade Nutella on top.
- 6
Cover with the remaining batter.
- 7
Microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
- 8
Top with another 5 kg of Nutella.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave at 70% power instead of full power to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center stays raw, as microwaves heat unevenly at full power.technique70% power
- ✓Use a ceramic or glass mug rather than plastic because ceramic conducts heat more evenly and prevents hot spots that create rubbery textures in microwave baking.equipment
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined (10-15 stirs maximum) because overmixing develops gluten strands, creating a tough, dense cake texture.technique10-15 stirs maximum
- ✓Let the cake rest for 30 seconds after microwaving before adding toppings, as the residual heat continues cooking and the structure firms up to support weight.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use neutral oil at room temperature because cold oil doesn't emulsify properly with other ingredients, leading to separated batter and uneven texture.ingredient