Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
This super-fast peanut butter-chocolate mug cake is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth. The cake is tender and moist, with a hint of peanut butter. Enjoy this easy mug cake plain or topped with peanuts, chocolate chips or a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch of salt
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1 tablespoon low-fat milk
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1 tablespoon water
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2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
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2 teaspoons crunchy natural peanut butter
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⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Unsalted roasted peanuts, bittersweet chocolate chips and/or coarse sea salt (optional)
Description
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Coat a 12- to 16-ounce microwaveable mug with cooking spray.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl. Add milk, water, oil, peanut butter and vanilla; stir until smooth.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared mug. Sprinkle the top with peanuts, chocolate chips and/or sea salt, if desired. Microwave on High until the cake doubles in size, 30 to 45 seconds. Serve immediately.
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