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Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake With Caramel Sauce and Peanuts

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 (heaping) tablespoons 3-Ingredient Microwave Caramel Sauce or storebought caramel sauce, divided
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional; for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts
  • A 12-ounce microwave-safe mug (preferably thin-walled) or deep bowl

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in mug. Add cream, oil, and 3 Tbsp. water and mix until smooth. Using a spoon, make a well in the center; spoon half of the caramel sauce into well. Microwave on high 60 seconds. Carefully remove from microwave. Top with ice cream (if desired), peanuts, and remaining caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

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