chocolate hazelnut mug cake
Updated on Feb 20, 2026
Want a delicious, fast, and easy chocolate dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try this moist chocolate hazelnut mug cake. When you want just a little something, this mug cake can be fixed with simple ingredients from your pantry. Made in the microwave in 90 seconds, you'll have the perfect portion-sized, quick and easy dessert.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
2 Min
method
Microwave
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (slightly cooled)
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread
- TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread
How To Make chocolate hazelnut mug cake
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Step 1Mix the sugar, cocoa, and baking powder inside a 12 oz mug. -
Step 2Add the wet ingredients and mix with a small whisk until just combined.
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Step 3Add 1 Tbsp of hazelnut spread on top.
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Step 4Place in the microwave. Cook for about 90 seconds. Time may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. (Carefully remove the mug, it’s hot!)
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Step 5The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave, it will settle down to about an inch from the rim.
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Step 6Add the remaining hazelnut spread.
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Step 7Gently spread on top.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 755 kcal, carbohydrates: 123 g, cholesterol: 68 mg, fat: 38 g, fiber: 9 g, protein: 13 g, saturated fat: 38 g, sodium: 361 mg, sugar: 79 g, unsaturated fat: 10 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Cakes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#hazelnut
Keyword:
#chocolate
Keyword:
#Mug cake
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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