An easy Nutella Mug Cake made in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 35 grams (1/4 cup) plain flour or all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
- 45 grams (3 tablespoons) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg yolk
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil or any flavourless oil
- 45 ml (3 tablespoons) full fat or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Nutella, plus extra on top
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder. Stir together.
- Add egg yolk, vegetable oil and milk and stir to combine.
- Pour the cake batter into a cup or mug (ensuring there is enough room for the cake to rise without overflowing).
- Add the Nutella in the middle. Then microwave your cake for approximately 80 seconds (1000W microwave). Leave to cool for a minute or two.
- Add a little extra Nutella on top and then dive right in.
Notes
Oil: I recommend using a flavourless oil for this mug cake like grapeseed oil, vegetable oil or a mild olive oil. If you run out of oil, you can use melted butter instead.
Cocoa powder: You can use any cocoa powder you like, either natural cocoa powder or Dutch processed cocoa powder will work.
Nutella: Nutella is slotted into the cake once the cake batter is made. It is lovely but you can swap it for any spread you like – another chocolate hazelnut spread, Biscoff cookie butter, peanut butter or pistachio paste.
Cook time: The baking time for this mug cake will vary slightly according to the power of your microwave. Mine takes around 80 seconds to bake but it might be slightly less/more depending on your microwave. I recommend having a quick peek after 60-80 seconds.
