Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake with Caramel Sauce and Peanuts

tested & improved quick & easy cake microwave peanut chocolate dessert

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

Method

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.