Well I don’t normally share a new post on a Sunday night, but after spending the better part of the last 24 hours in bed with a raging fever and vertigo I figured now is as good a time as any to share the delicious kind of happiness only chocolate and nutella can bring.
As strange as it may sound for a cake crazed chocoholic like myself, I’ve only ever made one mug cake before, this delicious Salted Caramel Creation from the always fabulous Bake Play Smile. Last week when I found myself with some time on my hands (I laugh just typing that sentence!) I decided to have a play around and see what yummy creations I could come up with. It was only natural to start with this combination because chocolate and nutella – do I really need to say anymore?
After a two attempts (which I unfortunately still had to taste test!) I came up with what I think it a winning combination. While this is called a mug cake, I did combine my mixture in a small bowl before adding it to two teacups in an attempt at being fancy. You certainly could use one BIG mug, but why not share the chocolate love and make one for a friend too?
Easy Nutella Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of self raising flour
- 3 tablespoons of caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons of cocoa
- 4 tablespoons of nutella
- 3 tablespoons of milk
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine all ingredient together in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Divide the mixture evenly between two mugs - or tea cups if your prefer! Make sure the cup/mug is no more than ½ full as it will rise.
- Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 ½ - 2 minutes depending on your microwave and cup size. My cakes took just 1 ½ minutes.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before adding a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and enjoy!
What kind of mug cake do you think I should make next?
Jody at Six Little Hearts
MMM! Nutella anything is good – I have those same cups – they’re so pretty. x
Kirsten and co.
YUM! That looks so good and really easy to make. Have bookmarked!
Shannon @ Oh Creative Day
This looks dangerously easy to put together…. lucky I don’t have any Nutella in the pantry at the moment. I’d be tempted to whip it up for brekkie, lunch AND dinner! Love the saucer and plate too- so pretty!
Sharon
Ohh yum that does look good! I hope you are feeling better, vertigo is the worse. thanks for linking up with Mummy Mondays #Team MM
laurenm83
Thanks Sharon 🙂
Cindy @Your Kids OT
I can’t wait to try this with my daughter who loves Nutella! Maybe a birthday treat for her tomorrow since we had cake yesterday for her party and doing cake again next week with family. Thanks!
laurenm83
Happy Birthday to your special girl!! This would be the perfect birthday treat 🙂
Kell - All Mum Said
Looks delish!! I am a chef and believe or not I’ve never made a mug cake in the microwave, I may have to give it a go.
laurenm83
Thanks Kell, I have to admit it’s a pretty delicious and easy dessert. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
OMG I love this!!! I need to make this right now!!!!
laurenm83
Of course you do, it’s a whole food group in itself!
Dannielle from Zamamabakes
Just wanted to also say I hope you stay on the mend you poor thing Fevers and vertigo that’s an awful combination. Take care xx
laurenm83
I hope you enjoy it Dannielle! Thank you for your kind thoughts, it wasn’t much fun and unfortunately I’ve felt off all week..
Dannielle from Zamamabakes
I love an easy dessert. This one has just been bumped to the top of got to desserts. thanks Lauren x
Kim @landofzonkt
Ooh that looks all kinds of wicked! What about a chai flavoured cake? Means tea & in a cup would be appropriate or maybe something Christmassy inspired???
Super yum though! x
laurenm83
I love your thinking Kim, Cinnamon and Chai or Cinnamon and crasin? I’m going to work on that one!