GOOEY CHOCOLATE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE AND PEANUTS

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You don't need an electric mixer, oven, or cake stand to enjoy this decadent single serving of cake. It's mixed, cooked, and served in a mug.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Tested & Improved     Quick & Easy     Cake     Microwave     Peanut     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (heaping) tablespoons 3-Ingredient Microwave Caramel Sauce or storebought caramel sauce, divided
Vanilla ice cream (optional; for serving)
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts
Special Equipment
A 12-ounce microwave-safe mug (preferably thin-walled) or deep bowl

Steps:

  • 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.

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