Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake with Caramel Sauce and Peanuts

Name: Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake with Caramel Sauce and Peanuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons caramel sauce; 1 scoop vanilla ice cream; 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts; 1 piece microwave-safe mug

A decadent single-serving chocolate mug cake made in the microwave, featuring a gooey caramel center and topped with crunchy peanuts. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in minutes.

1 servings

3 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup all-purpose flour
•3 tablespoons sugar
•2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
•¼ teaspoon baking powder
•⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
•2 tablespoons heavy cream
•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•2 tablespoons caramel sauce
•1 scoop vanilla ice cream
•1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts
•1 piece microwave-safe mug

Cooking Instructions

1.
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in mug. Add cream, oil, and 3 Tbsp. water and mix until smooth. Using a spoon, make a well in the center; spoon half of the caramel sauce into well. Microwave on high 60 seconds. Carefully remove from microwave. Top with ice cream (if desired), peanuts, and remaining caramel sauce. Serve immediately.
3 min