Easy Chocolate Nutella Mug Cake (No Flour!) | Lemons + Zest (2024)

Cake in a minute? This easy 5 ingredient chocolate Nutella Mug Cake recipe is the perfect single serving chocolate cake. Rich and fudgy and all without flour! You can have dessert in under 5 minutes!

This recipe was originally published April 2019 and updated July 2021.

Nutella is my love language. On a day when I have time, I whip up these Nutella Crumble Bars, but sometimes mama needs a sweet treat and FAST.

Nutella Mug Cake for the WIN. Just a few ingredients and about 5 minutes is all you need to enjoy this rich, fudgy goodness!

Why this Nutella Mug Cake is the Best:

• You get cake in 5 minutes! It’s like winning the cake lottery! A chocolate cake in just a few minutes? It is possible with this recipe. Mug cakes are just the best!
• No flour required. Whether you are gluten intolerant or out of flour, you are winning with this mug cake! A perfect flourless cake in a mug.
• It’s single serve. Sometimes you want cake but you don’t want an entire cake, right? Or you don’t have the time to wait for it to bake. This is one serving so you don’t have to bother with any of the fuss.
• You only need a few ingredients. Not much needed, and I always have everything on the list for this Nutella Mug cake in the kitchen. That is why it is my go to quick sweet treat!
• Pairs so perfectly with ice cream! And not to mention this Chocolate Whipped Cream. I would go for all of the above!

Ingredients:

• nutella: Any chocolate hazelnut spread should work, but Nutella is always always on hand in our house! I have not tried a dairy free Nutella before, but you can make your own if you want to make it dairy free. Or maybe try a store bought? Let me know how it works!
• egg: a large egg, room temperature is best
• cocoa powder: unsweetened, you can use a dark cocoa for a richer, dark chocolate flavor
• sugar or sweetener: you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. You can opt for honey or maple syrup if desired.
• vanilla: just a touch will round it all out!

How to make this flourless nutella mug cake:

1. Whisk all the ingredients together.
2. Microwave for about 60-75 seconds.
3. Allow to cool for several minutes and serve with a scoop of ice cream and extra Nutella drizzle.

Seriously, cake does not get easier!

Expert Tips and Notes:

• All microwaves are different so the you may need to cook yours a touch longer or not as long. I keep a pretty good eye on mine and you can tell when it’s about ready because the cake will rise and it will not look wet any longer.
• Use a microwave safe mug with sides that go straight up. You want the Nutella mug cake to expand up and cook evenly.
• Start cook time at one minute. If a toothpick doesn’t come up mostly clean, you can add another 15 or even 20 seconds.
• Sweeten to your own taste. Since Nutella and most chocolate hazelnut spreads are already sweetened, you won’t actually need too much but a little still is really nice to round out this rich treat in my opinion. IT will cut some of the bitterness from the cocoa powder for sure.

See Also

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Optional Add Ins:

Easily vary this Nutella Mug Cake recipe with some simple add ins!

• chocolate chips
• chocolate sprinkles
• espresso powder
• chopped toasted hazelnuts
• add an extra dollop of Nutella in the center

FAQs

Other recipes to try:

• Blueberry Lemon Mug Cake
• Champagne Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe
• One Dish Apple Dump Cake
• Nutella Crumble Bars

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