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Top-down view of two finished Nutella mug cakes topped with whipped cream and red candy hearts, served on red napkins.

Nutella Mug Cake

Arina Habich
Need a last-minute Valentine’s Day dessert? This Nutella mug cake is the perfect quick fix—rich, chocolatey, and ready in just 2 minutes! Made with pantry staples and cooked in the microwave, it’s the ideal treat for two when you're short on time but still want something homemade. Whether you're celebrating with your partner, your kids, or your Galentine’s crew, this warm, gooey dessert is guaranteed to impress. Great for cozy nights in or surprise treats on the fly!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 726 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Spray the inside of each mug with cooking spray so nothing sticks.
    Two stacked white microwave-safe mugs with handles, set on a marble counter.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, and Nutella until smooth.
    Mixing bowl with Nutella mug cake batter before microwaving, placed on a striped kitchen towel.
  • Divide the batter evenly between two microwave-safe mugs.
    Hands holding two white mugs filled with freshly microwaved chocolate mug cakes on a marble counter.
  • Microwave one mug at a time for 1.5 minutes—no peeking!
  • Let each cake cool for about 5 minutes before adding toppings.
    Close-up of warm Nutella mug cake in a white cup on red napkin with gold spoon, fresh out of the microwave.
  • Top with whipped cream, a swirl of Nutella, or a couple of those chocolate hearts and lips if you're feeling extra festive.
    Overhead shot of single Nutella mug cake decorated with whipped cream and red candy hearts, placed on a red napkin with gold spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 13gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 6gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 241IUCalcium: 149mgIron: 6mg
Keyword cake, chocolate cake, dessert, dessert for two, mug cake, nutella, nutella cake, simple cake, valentines day
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