3-Ingredient Nutella Mug Cake (No Egg)
Make this Nutella Mug Cake when you're in need of a quick & easy single-serve sweet treat. It has just 3 ingredients (with no egg) and is ready in under 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon chocolate cake mix
- 2 tablespoon Nutella (divided)
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- In a 12 oz microwave-safe mug, whisk 6 tablespoon chocolate cake mix, 1 tablespoon Nutella, and ¼ cup milk until smooth, scraping the bottom corners to remove any dry pockets.
- Spoon the remaining 1 tablespoon of Nutella into the center of the batter; do not stir to ensure a gooey lava core.
- Place a small microwave-safe shot glass filled with an inch of water on the turntable next to your mug to create a "steam oven" and prevent a rubbery texture.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds until the top looks set but slightly springy. If needed, add time in 5-second increments to avoid overcooking.
- Let the cake rest in the microwave for 1–2 minutes to allow the crumb to finish setting and the molten center to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Mug Size: Use a 12 oz mug or larger; the batter doubles in volume and may overflow in smaller cups.
- The "Water Trick": Placing a small glass of water next to the mug during cooking creates steam, ensuring a moist, fudgy cake.
- Avoid Overcooking: Stop when the top is set but springy. Overcooking can lead to a rubbery texture; the cake finishes "setting" during the rest.
- The 2-Minute Rest: This is really important for the cake to finish cooking and for the molten Nutella center to cool to a safe temperature.
- Substitutions: Any standard chocolate cake mix works. For dietary needs, swap in gluten-free mix or use oat/almond milk as a 1:1 replacement.
- Serve Immediately: Mug cakes are best enjoyed warm. Leftovers usually get a little dense/rubbery and are not recommended for reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 9gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 4gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 103IUCalcium: 248mgIron: 6mg
