This easy flourless gluten free peanut butter mug cake is only three ingredients. It cooks in the microwave and is ready in about 5 minutes.
Just like how easy this mug cake is, I’m going to keep this post simple and sweet.
I’m quite tired. In the past 2 weeks, I’ve traveled out of town three times. And while I’m grateful for all the experiences, I’m also exhausted. I’m looking forward to being in my own home for an extended period of time and going back to my normal routine and back to my regular blogging schedule.
But even in my exhausted state, I can make this five minute mug cake. And you can too.
I actually already have a flourless peanut butter mug cake recipe I really love. But I was playing around in the kitchen the other day and discovered I could create one with just three ingredients.
This cake is peanut buttery, but also light and fluffy. You won’t believe it’s flourless. If you have peanut butter, eggs, and sugar, I urge you to try it now.
Recipe updated with a new video! You can find all my recipe videos on my youtube channel as well.
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3 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients into an oversized, microwave-safe mug until batter is smooth and egg is fully whisked in. Microwave for about 1 minute. Let cake cool a few minutes before eating.
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Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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Thank you for the recipe, loved it! Switched sugar for Truvia because my husband and I are on the keto diet and it was a great dessert! Will be making this again!
I’m so glad you liked it!
I’m home sick and wanted a little comforting treat. This was perfect! So delicious and easy, thanks for the recipe!
sorry to hear you are under the weather. i’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This cake was so good I added some baking powder just a little and microwaved it it came out fantastic
So glad you liked it!
Just made this with Swerve instead of sugar and added a tablespoon of Lily’s chocolate chips. Really good!
So glad this worked out for you!
Just tried this, Where have you been the last five years? I could hug you. Hubby is gluten free and this was a perfect snack! I added soy chocolate chips and topped with a blueberry glaze I had left over. Can’t wait to try your other mug cakes. Thank you for posting!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this! Hope you will check out more mug cakes!
Can I substitute the PB with Nutella?
https://kirbiecravings.com/3-ingredient-flourless-nutella-mug-cake/
Would it still bake properly if the mug was placed in an oven?
I have not tested it in the oven, but I think it should work. The texture may not be as fluffy as in the microwave though
I was looking for easy tasty simple microwave stuff and I tried this with my 3 year old son it is delicious and soo hassle free and he basically loves that he made a cake =D maybe it’s my microwave but cooked it for a bit more =) thank you!
I’m happy this worked out with your son. I’d try reducing the cooking time maybe 10-15 seconds next time.
Just madr this and it was delicious! But then your recipes always are!
After being given a cake in a mug packet from a friend I knew I wanted a quick treat and a mug cake seemed perfect after enjoying the packet one the other week.
So yummy! And I saw your link about your book for mug cakes so picked up a copy to keep at my sister’s so we can make quick treats when I’m round ?
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoy the recipes from the book!
Really good!
I’m glad you enjoyed!
My kids loved this, it was very easy and quick… something they can even learn to do. They put toppings they like on top like sprinkles, love how it’s gluten free! Very nice to have something to turn to quick. Thanks!!
I’m so glad your kids liked it!
Would you recommend using this recipe or the one you have w/ baking powder?
For me, it comes down to personal preference. The baking powder one is fluffier but the one without it has a stronger pb flavor.
it was good but tasted a little bit like an omelet but that might be because I did not mix it well enough?
You need to make sure the egg is completely whisked into the batter. It should not taste like an omelet if the egg is completely mixed in.
I tried this and it comes out so delicious
I’m glad you enjoyed!
This is delicious and tastes like peanut butter cookies. I put vanilla ice cream on it while it was still warm. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m glad you liked it!
At the beginning I had a doubt seeing the head of my mugcake but in fact it was delicious! To do again 🙂
I’m so glad you liked it!
I follow the keto lifestyle, so I used erythritol instead of sugar and it turned out perfect, quite fluffy and delicious?Topped it while warm with a square of Lindt 85% and blueberries?Thank you for the great and easy recipe?
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Made it with crunchy PB (no creamy in the house right now) and a little less sugar. Turned out great. Very fluffy! Definitely calls for a glass of milk (if dairy is your thing). Easiest mug cake ever.
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Great
Made it with brown sugar-all I had- came out great!
Wouldn’t be a bad breakfast with fruit
I’m so glad it worked out for you!