Nutella Mug Cake Without Egg (Microwave Recipe)
Rich, chocolatey, and ready in minutes, this eggless Nutella mug cake is the perfect single-serve microwave dessert, soft, moist, and delicious with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.
Equipment
- Microwave
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Microwave-Safe Mug
- Fork or whisk
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons Nutella
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar to garnish
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries to serve (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the Nutella, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz).
- Microwave on HIGH for 60 seconds. Check the center; if it looks wet, microwave in 10–15 second bursts until the top is set and the center is slightly soft (70–90 seconds total, depending on your microwave).
- Let the mug cake rest for 1 minute to finish setting.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with strawberries, if desired.
Notes
- Use the right mug: A microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz) gives the cake room to rise without spilling over.
- Mix really well: Stir until the batter looks smooth so you don’t end up with dry flour pockets.
- Start with less time: Microwaves vary a lot, so it’s better to microwave less and add a few seconds if needed.
- Slightly underbaked is perfect: The center should look set but still a little soft—overcooking makes mug cakes dry and rubbery.
- Let it rest for 1 minute: That short rest helps the cake finish cooking and gives you a softer, nicer crumb.
