recipe; nutella mug cake
Uh, no, I did not go over to my uncle’s house while I was on holiday at my parents’ to bake this for photos because I thought February was a dessert post month. I am not that extra, thanks.*
*Except I totally am that extra and I totally did this.
This molten Nutella mug cake – yes, the center is gooey and chocolately and utterly wonderful – is the perfect indulgence for a day you want to feel guilty. I actually have the recipe for a microwaveable version of this cake, but because of health reasons, I no longer use the microwave. Stumbling across an oven-baked version of the cake was the best thing ever. It’s the exact same ingredients, just a different bake time.
I eyeball the amount of Nutella that goes in, so I’m going with my own measurements here, but if you follow the actual recipe, it’s probably a little bit more chocolate-y. (My family has to watch our sugar intake, so I vary the amount for each person, actually.)
Nutella Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons nutella
- 3 tablespoons milk
Method
- Preheat the oven to between 150 and 175 degrees C, depending on your oven.
- Mix all your ingredients in your oven-safe mug or ramekin with a small whisk or a fork. I use a fork because it’s easier to scrape the flour from the sides.
- Place your mug on a baking sheet or tray and place in the oven.
- Bake for between 15 to 18 minutes, watching carefully at the end. You want the cake to look a little indented and dark in the middle, but not wet.
- Let the cake cool for a few moments before eating.
- Top with powdered sugar or ice-cream if desired.
- Share? I guess? If you must?
I prefer to make these in ramekins because I know they’re oven-safe, and my mugs aren’t labelled as such. And honestly I just love how ramekins look? But if you make this in a mug, take photos and send them to me so I can see how they look!
2 Comments
Fanna
OMG! This recipe is life! I’m suddenly craving cake and nutella and I’m gonna try this out right now! Wow, thank you so much for posting this, Ara, you’re a hero <3
Ara
I made this again yesterday and honestly, it is that good and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! You’re welcome. <3