Description
This easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake is a dreamy combo of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, swirled into one soft, microwaveable dessert. It’s fast, decadent, and made with just a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar (or your preferred sweetener)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (plus extra for swirl)
2 tablespoons chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla. Stir until the batter is smooth.
3. Fold in chocolate chips, if using. Drop peanut butter into the center and swirl gently.
4. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds. Check after 60 seconds for doneness.
5. Let rest for 1–2 minutes. Add more peanut butter on top and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use a larger mug (10–12 oz) to avoid overflow.
Don’t overcook. A slightly gooey center is perfect.
Make it vegan using plant milk and oil-based peanut butter.
Best served immediately while melty.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Chocolate-Peanut Butter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: peanut butter chocolate mug cake, microwave dessert, melty peanut butter