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Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

February 1, 2015

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Flourless Peanut Butter Mug Cake - Ready in less than 5 minutes!

Sometimes a dessert craving strikes and it can’t be stopped unless a sweet treat is consumed immediately. I mean, it happens to all of us, right? I’m not alone in this sweet tooth induced rage, am I?

I didn’t think so.

Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

When that craving strikes, you could rely on store bought goodies. But, come on, they aren’t that great and might not even satisfy that dessert desire.

You could always whip up a layer cake or pie or cookies, but who has time for that when you want dessert NOW?

Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

There are also treat stashed in the freezer, if you are anything like me. My freezer is always working full time. However, every once in awhile the things in there don’t sound good.

So we need a quick and easy dessert that can be made from the ingredients in the pantry. Might be nice if it was gluten free too. That’s a pretty tough checklist, but this dessert totally meets all the criteria.

Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

This Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake takes just a couple minutes to make, less than one minute to cook, is gluten free, and totally made from pantry staples. You have to eat it hot out of the microwave (you’ll make the sacrifice, though it will be tough), so that you get a soft, moist, tender, slightly gooey cake that satisfies all your dessert cravings and more.

It is the perfect thing to make tonight while you’re watching the Super Bowl. You won’t miss a moment of the game, no matter who you’re cheering for. As for me, I say go Katy Perry!!!

Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

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Flourless Microwave Peanut Butter Cake


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  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cakes 1x
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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Lightly oil two large coffee mugs.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, baking powder, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined. Divide equally among the mugs.
  3. Microwave 1 mug at a time. Check the cakes after 30 seconds. Ideally the cake should still be a little gooey. If it is not done microwave it an additional 30 seconds. Do not exceed 1 minute total. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Peanut Butter and Company

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute

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  1. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    February 1, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    I’ve been meaning to try one of these quick microwave cakes – and this looks like a good one to start with!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 2, 2015 at 11:49 am

      I’ve made several. They tend to turn out really well as long as you don’t over cook them and eat them immediately. Otherwise they get a bit dry.

      Reply
  2. Zainab says

    February 1, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I agree with you, when that cravings start no one has time for baking layer cakes. These are perfect!!

    Reply
  3. mookies says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Impressive, only 3 ingredients and no effort!
    This is ideal when the craving for sweet tooth strikes.
    Kisses

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    February 2, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    What a fast and easy way to satisfy a craving! This recipe could be very dangerous.

    Reply
  5. Debbie Eccard says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    I love this. Super fast and I bet its great!

    Reply
  6. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I had just such a craving tonight! and this would have been peeeeerfect-so peanut buttery and easy!

    Reply
  7. The Ninja Baker says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:09 am

    Great idea, Laura. And quite a delicious way to enjoy any sort of sport…or singing! P.s. This Ninja Baker <3s Katy Perry, too =)

    Reply
  8. Yum Goggle says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Hi there from YG. Thanks for your submission. Keep the gluten-free and 1 or 2 serving recipes – our viewers love them and so do we!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 3, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks for the sweet comment! I love YumGoggle!!

      Reply
  9. Catherine says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    A wonderful treat! I do love peanut butter!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 4, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Thanks, Catherine! Isn’t peanut butter the best?

      Reply
  10. K / Pure & Complex says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I just cannot believe this is flourless and microwaved? WHAT?!? i love IT

    And please don’t forget to complete my Reader Survey.

    Reply
  11. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Saving this for a rainy day when I need dessert and store-bought will just not cut it!

    Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Peanut butter cake? That I can make in the microwave? My kind of recipe! I love peanut butter, and I like quick and easy. This is wonderful — thanks.

    Reply
  13. Ruby Red Apron says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    A peanut butter dessert that can be made in seconds. Yes! Thanks for sharing this Laura! It’s also a great way to fix yourself a little rewarding dessert at the end of a stressful day! I’m definitely trying this out!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Yay! It is definitely a stress reliever!

      Reply
  14. lisaiscooking says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    This is perfect for dessert emergencies! It looks so light and airy, it’s amazing that there’s no flour. Looks delightful.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:18 am

      I couldn’t believe it was flourless either – it is so cakey!

      Reply
  15. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Sometimes I need a desert stat! This is a perfect recipe for such a situation 🙂

    Reply
  16. Beth says

    September 10, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I make it without sugar. Love it!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 11, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      That is an awesome idea! Thanks for the comment, Beth 🙂

      Reply

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