This chocolate hazelnut mug cake is ready in 5 minutes from preparation to baked. It’s the perfect quick chocolate fix.
Two posts in one day?! Why, you ask?
Oh nothing, just a little thing called a chocolate hazelnut mug cake.

Otherwise known as “Oh my f’ing God, this is so freakin’ good I can’t wait until tomorrow to post it!”

5 minutes and it’s yours.

You’re welcome. Enjoy.
For a protein and fiber packed version of this – try our healthy chocolate protein mug cake recipe.

Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Justin’s chocolate hazelnut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large, greased mug and whisk together well with a fork.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
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Gina Matsoukas is the writer, founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients as much as possible. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
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Wednesday 16th of March 2022
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Teresa
Saturday 13th of March 2021
I left the applesauce out because I didn’t have any, but it was still delicious! Creamy, chocolaty and satisfying!
Cher
Wednesday 9th of August 2017
I used gluten free brown rice flour as a substitute, and am enjoying every bite!
Joanne
Wednesday 30th of November 2016
Thanks for sharing how it tastes. I will continue my search in hope to find an easy mug cake recipe that makes good cakes too.
Betty Evans
Tuesday 1st of November 2016
This was terrible! Sorry, but it was not at all good. It was so bland and way too moist. Don't make this.