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.
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?
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.
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
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 cakes 1x
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly oil two large coffee mugs.
- In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, baking powder, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined. Divide equally among the mugs.
- 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
I’ve been meaning to try one of these quick microwave cakes – and this looks like a good one to start with!
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.
I agree with you, when that cravings start no one has time for baking layer cakes. These are perfect!!
Impressive, only 3 ingredients and no effort!
This is ideal when the craving for sweet tooth strikes.
Kisses
What a fast and easy way to satisfy a craving! This recipe could be very dangerous.
I love this. Super fast and I bet its great!
I had just such a craving tonight! and this would have been peeeeerfect-so peanut buttery and easy!
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 =)
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A wonderful treat! I do love peanut butter!!
Thanks, Catherine! Isn’t peanut butter the best?
I just cannot believe this is flourless and microwaved? WHAT?!? i love IT
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Saving this for a rainy day when I need dessert and store-bought will just not cut it!
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.
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!! 🙂
Yay! It is definitely a stress reliever!
This is perfect for dessert emergencies! It looks so light and airy, it’s amazing that there’s no flour. Looks delightful.
I couldn’t believe it was flourless either – it is so cakey!
Sometimes I need a desert stat! This is a perfect recipe for such a situation 🙂
I make it without sugar. Love it!
That is an awesome idea! Thanks for the comment, Beth 🙂