Today we celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day! In honor of this much-loved dessert, here’s a sweet indulgence that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
  
  
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  
  
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  
  
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  
  
• Pinch of salt
  
  
• 1 tablespoon low-fat milk
  
  
• 1 tablespoon water
  
  
• 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
  
  
• 2 teaspoons crunchy natural peanut butter
  
  
• ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  
• Unsalted roasted peanuts, bittersweet chocolate chips and/or coarse sea salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Coat a 12- to 16-ounce microwaveable mug with cooking spray.

2. Whisk flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl. Add milk, water, oil, peanut butter and vanilla; stir until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture into the prepared mug. Sprinkle the top with peanuts, chocolate chips and/or sea salt, if desired. Microwave on high until the cake doubles in size, 30 to 45 seconds. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 315; Carbs: 31g; Protein: 7g; Fat: 19g

Recipe Card for Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake

Source:
EatingWell