Description
This Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug is a quick and delicious single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in minutes. Made with simple ingredients like self-rising flour, peanut butter, and sugar, this mug cake combines rich peanut flavor and moist texture thanks to melted butter and milk. Ready in under 5 minutes using just a microwave, it’s an ideal treat for whenever cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the self-rising flour and granulated sugar to a 14-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir thoroughly to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the creamy peanut butter, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the mug. Stir everything together well until completely incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Microwave the cake: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds, depending on your microwave’s power. The cake should rise and set but remain moist.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes. Optional: add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top while the cake is still warm. The heat will melt the peanut butter, allowing you to gently spread it over the surface for an extra creamy topping.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the microwave wattage; start with 1:30 and adjust as needed.
- Use a microwave-safe mug at least 14 ounces to avoid overflow during cooking.
- For an extra moist cake, ensure the butter is fully melted before mixing.
- You can substitute salted sweet cream butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt.
- Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 45 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter mug cake, quick dessert, microwave cake, single serving cake, easy peanut butter dessert
