Whip up this super easy (and yummy) peanut butter mug cake in just 3 ½ minutes! Just mix and microwave. No fuss, no special skills, just cakey goodness in a cup.
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Pin ItHow to Make Easy Peanut Butter Mug Cake
- Mix. Combine peanut butter, milk, oil, sugar, vanilla, flour, and baking powder in a microwave-safe mug. Fold in chocolate chips.




- Microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds or until set.
- Serve. Top with whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and peanut butter.
Make-Ahead and Reheating Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Mug cakes usually last for about two days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. To keep them moist, cover the mug with plastic wrap or a lid.
To Reheat: Microwave the mug cake on high for ten to fifteen seconds. Check to see if it’s warmed through. If not, repeat and check again. Don’t overdo it, or your mug cake might burn and dry out.

Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 ½ tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, milk, oil, sugar and vanilla extract to a microwave-safe mug and mix to combine.
- Add the flour and baking powder and mix well.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until set.
- Serve with whipped cream, chopped peanuts and peanut butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.





