Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake with Caramel Sauce and Peanuts

A decadent single-serving chocolate mug cake made in the microwave, featuring a gooey caramel center and topped with crunchy peanuts. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in minutes.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1 piece microwave-safe mug

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in mug. Add cream, oil, and 3 Tbsp. water and mix until smooth. Using a spoon, make a well in the center; spoon half of the caramel sauce into well. Microwave on high 60 seconds. Carefully remove from microwave. Top with ice cream (if desired), peanuts, and remaining caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

    3 min