Three-ingredient mug cake

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword 3 ingredient mug cake, easy microwave cake, egg and nutella cake, quick single serve cake

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings 1 serving

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the Nutella and egg.
Stir in the flour until smooth.
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.
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

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.