Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons superfine sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Place the butter and chocolate in a 11/2 cup mug and microwave for 10–20 seconds until melted.

Add the egg and milk to the mug and beat with a fork until thoroughly combined.

Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat again until smooth, then float a tablespoon of peanut butter on top of the cake mixture but don’t stir—this will sink down as the cake cooks to create a lovely gooey peanut butter center.

Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes 20 seconds @ 600W, 2 minutes @ 800W, or 1 minute 40 seconds @ 1000W.

While the cake is still warm, top with the remaining peanut butter. Wait for it to melt slightly and then sprinkle with peanuts, curl up on the sofa, and enjoy.