Nutella Mug Cake Recipe is the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. With only 3 ingredients and a couple of minutes, this dessert comes together quickly.
If you are looking for a sweet treat, make this single-serving dessert. My kids can eat Nutella by the spoonful. If you love Nutella as much as my kids, then you must try this Nutella Dip Recipe, Nutella Cupcakes and Nutella Frosting. The kids also love when I make Nutella Bars and Nutella Stuffed Cookies Recipe.
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Why We Love This Dessert Mug Recipe
- Easy Ingredients – You only need 3 simple ingredients to make this recipe. If you love Nutella, you probably already have everything to make this recipe.
- Quick and Easy – Combine the ingredients in the mug and then cook in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Add your favorite toppings to create a singe serving dessert.
- Amazing Chocolate Flavor – This is the perfect amount of sweetness for after dinner dessert. I love the flavor of chocolate hazelnut spread and even better topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Nutella
- Egg
- All Purpose Flour
The complete ingredients can be found at the bottom of the page.
Variations Ideas
- Chocolate Chips – Feel free to add chocolate chips to the Nutella ingredients. This will enhance the chocolate cake flavor and give it texture.
- Serving – Melt peanut butter and drizzle over the top for added flavor.
How to Make Nutella Mug Cake
Step 1. Get out a microwave safe coffee mug. Add the Nutella and the egg into the mug.
Step 2. Whisk together the egg and the Nutella until combined.
Step 3. Carefully fold in the flour.
Step 4. Microwave for 2 minutes. Then allow to cool. It’s delicious served with Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
Expert Tips
- Microwave Safe Mug – When making this recipe, make sure to use a microwave safe mug. You want to use a standard size mug to ensure that there is enough room for the cake to rise.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on your microwave. Make sure to watch the mug closely.
- Baking Nutella Cake – If you prefer, you can bake an individual serving in the oven. Place the ingredients in a oven safe ramekin and combine ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Use toothpick to check for doneness.
FAQs
You will know that your cake is done when the cake has risen in the mug. There will also be no visible signs of raw cake.
There is no need to spray the coffee mug before combining ingredients. Since you eat the cake straight from the mug it is easy to serve.
Then when you are ready to clean, I like to sit in the sink with water. This helps to loosen the cake crumbs to easily clean the mug.
This mug cake is designed to eat while fresh as the leftovers do not keep well.
Serving Ideas
- Ice Cream – It is delicious with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. However, you can add a scoop of ice cream in any flavor.
- Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar is another good topping to try.
- Hot Fudget – Drizzle hot fudge on top of the mug cake for added flavor.
- Top with berries – Top the mug cake with strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries with whipped cream.
- Extra Nutella – When serving drizzle extra nutella on the top for delicious flavor.
More Easy Mug Cake Recipes
- Oreo Mug Cake
- Coconut Flour Keto Mug Cake
- Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
- Keto Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
- Pumpkin Mug Cake
Try this easy nutella recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. Once you make it, leave a comment and star recipe rating.
Nutella mug cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Nutella
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a coffee mug whisk together the egg and the Nutella.
- Fold in the all purpose flour.
- Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Serve with ice cream or powdered sugar on top.
