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Nutella Mug Cake – 5-Minute No-Oven Dessert

A quick and indulgent dessert you can make in just 5 minutes! This Nutella mug cake is soft, gooey, and full of rich chocolate flavor — no oven needed, just a microwave and your favorite mug.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 60 g Nutella
  • 40 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g sugar
  • 80 ml milk
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 10 g cocoa powder
  • 2 g baking powder
  • 1 egg (medium)
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug (300–350 ml)
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Measuring cup
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix wet ingredients: In a large microwave-safe mug, add the egg, milk, oil, and Nutella. Whisk well until smooth.
    Mixing wet ingredients like Nutella, milk, egg, and oil in a mug to prepare the nutella mug cake batter.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the batter is fully combined.
    Adding flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder into the mug to make the nutella mug cake mixture.
  3. Microwave: Place the mug in the microwave and cook for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes (depending on your microwave power).
  4. Check texture: The cake should rise and still be slightly gooey in the center. If it’s too liquid, microwave for 10–15 seconds more.
  5. Serve: Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then top with a spoon of Nutella, whipped cream, or powdered sugar. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Don’t overcook — the mug cake continues to set after microwaving.
  • Add chocolate chips or hazelnuts for extra texture.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.