2-Minute Peanut Butter Cake (Printable Copy)

A fast, fluffy peanut butter mug cake made in minutes, ideal for a single-serving indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 tsp baking powder
09 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make:

01 - In a large microwave-safe mug, mix the peanut butter and melted butter until smooth.
02 - Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly with a fork until fully blended.
03 - Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until just combined without overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high power for 60 to 75 seconds, until the cake has risen and the center is set; avoid overcooking.
05 - Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the middle of the night solution for when you need dessert right now
  • You probably have every single ingredient in your pantry already
  • The texture is impossibly fluffy for something that cooks in under a minute
02 -
  • Every microwave is different, so start checking at 60 seconds even if the recipe says 75
  • The cake will look slightly underdone when you first take it out, that's exactly right
  • Overcooking makes it rubbery and sad, undercooking by a few seconds is always better than overcooking
03 -
  • Use a fork instead of a whisk for mixing, it's easier to maneuver in a small mug and scrapes the sides better
  • If you're making multiple, mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl first for consistency
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