Nutella Mug Cake, Ready in Just 3 Minutes

The Nutella mug cake is a clever and super quick dessert to prepare: it has only a few ingredients that do not require weighing, and thanks to microwave cooking, it will be ready in just 3 minutes!
The uniqueness of this recipe is in its cooking method: the name it’s known by worldwide is “mug cake” where mug precisely means cup; the cake is cooked directly in the cup in which it will be served: be sure to use one that is microwave-safe and free of lead-based paint decorations!

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Now let’s look at the ingredients, measurements, and steps of the recipe in detail!

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 2 Minutes
  • Portions: 1 tea mug or 4 coffee cups.
  • Cooking methods: Microwave

Ingredients for Nutella Mug Cake

  • 1 tablespoon Nutella® (or other hazelnut spread)
  • 1 Egg (size M)
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Tools

  • Microwave oven

Preparation of Nutella Mug Cake

Nutella mug cake

I prepared the recipe in a bowl because I made 2 mini mug cakes. If you’re making a single serving in a tea mug, you can prepare it directly in the mug.

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  • Start the preparation of the Nutella mug cake by mixing the spread and the egg in a bowl.

  • Sift and mix the powders (flour, cocoa, and baking powder) and add them to the Nutella and egg mixture one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each addition.

  • Divide the mixture into 4 coffee cups of about 2 oz (60ml) each or pour it into a tea or American coffee mug.

  • Cook the Nutella mug cake in the microwave at about 700-750W for one minute.

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Nutella Mug Cake – In Conclusion

Nutella Mug Cake – In Conclusion

Tips: This recipe doesn’t include sugar because Nutella is already quite sweet on its own; if you use a less sweet spread, add a tablespoon of sugar.

Interested in more recipes? Try this one –> LEMON MUG CAKE

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Lydia in the Kitchen is my space dedicated to my passion for food, where I share simple, seasonal, and creative recipes. I love to experiment without preconceptions, alternating traditional dishes with original ideas, both sweet and savory, with special attention to conviviality and the joy of being at the table.

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