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Three-Ingredient Mug Cake

This three ingredient mug cake needs only Nutella, an egg and flour. Whisk it in a mug and microwave it for about a minute.

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Sara Noel
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Three-ingredient mug cake

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A one-serving mug cake made from just hazelnut spread, an egg and a little flour. It is mixed in the mug and set in the microwave in under a minute.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories552
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (3 ¼ oz/90 g) Nutella
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

Equipment

  • mug
  • whisk

Directions
 

  1. In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the Nutella and egg.
  2. Stir in the flour until smooth.
  3. Microwave for about 45 seconds to 1 minute (this is for a 1200W microwave), and keep an eye on it so it does not overflow or overcook.
  4. It is done when the top is set and firm. Let cool a few minutes and serve warm, with vanilla ice cream if you like.

Notes

Make-ahead: batter refrigerated up to 24 hours. Storage: cool, airtight in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat 15 to 20 seconds. Safety: raw egg and flour; cook until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 157g | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Nutella counted as chocolate hazelnut spread. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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