1. Anything microwaveable will work – Glasses, jars, ceramic ramekins, or even paper cups.
2. Do not fill any mug more than half full – The cake will rise as it cooks, and putting more than half full will make it over spill. Make sure to use mug that has big enough room when the cake rises. You might need to experiment on this to get the right mug size for your recipe. Always remember, bigger is better. It helps to have the mug on a small plate before putting it in microwave. This way, if overflow happens, it is easier to cleanup.
3. Start with the minimum cook time of your recipe – Cooking time could vary depending on the microwave wattage as well as type, size and shape of mug used. Always start with the minimum time, and microwave in 30 seconds interval. Check the cake by carefully touching the top, it should be firm and springy, not at all doughy but still a little bit moist. Sometimes, the cake will start to pull away from the side of the mug. If it’s not done, keep cooking it in 15-second bursts.
4. Sinking happens – Mug cakes often deflate, this is normal. It will rise like a soufflé, and will quickly deflate. Don’t fill it up more than halfway, it won’t help. It will create a mess when it over flow.
5. Best eaten the day they are made – One thing I noticed, mug cakes are best eaten the day they are made, or should I say immediately after you made them while they are still soft and moist. Sometimes, as you store it longer, it could get dry. If this happens,  reheat it for 10 seconds in microwave.

Let’s bake it!

If you are not comfortable making it in microwave, you can also bake it in the oven for 22-27 minutes at 350F. It’s not 5 minutes, but it is still not too long of a wait for something this simple and delicious. I really recommend you try this recipe. This is a great quick fix for chocolate peanut butter craving, and a great emergency dessert to serve. You can even top it with vanilla ice cream to make it extra special. Let me show you how to make it. Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk or regular milk
• 3 tbsp creamy or chunky peanut butter
• 2 tbsp semi-sweet/dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips

Microwave Instructions:

1. In a microwave safe mug, add all ingredients except chocolate. Using a small whisk, mix vigorously until batter is smooth and no flour chunks remain.
2. Stir 1 tbsp of chocolate chips into the cake batter. Add another 1/2 tbsp concentrated in the center/middle of the batter (so that when you dig into the center of your cake when it’s finished, it has a concentrated amount of chocolate). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tbsp on top.
3. Cook in the microwave at full power for about 1 minute. If cake batter is still gooey, cook for an additional 15 seconds. Allow cake to cool a few minutes before eating. Cake is best eaten warm.

Recipe suggestions:

• It is best to eat the cake directly from the mug and avoid removing it from the mug when eating it as the crumb is looser than a traditional cake.
• If you choose to omit the chocolate chips, you may need to add more sugar to the batter.

Oven Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a ramekin: Add all ingredients except chocolate. Using a small whisk, mix vigorously until batter is smooth and no flour chunks remain.
3. Stir 1 tbsp of chocolate chips into the cake batter. Add another 1/2 tbsp concentrated in the center/middle of the batter (so that when you dig into the center of your cake when it’s finished, it has a concentrated amount of chocolate). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tbsp on top.
4. Bake 24-27 minutes or until center springs back when you push your finger on it. The toothpick test will not work here are there are chocolate in the center an will always come out wet.

Serves 1

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