How To Make Peanut Butter Mug Cake With Peanut Butter Reddi-wip Topping
Since the tender year of 1903, peanut butter has played a part in the happiness of countless human beings. PB&J Sandwiches on the playground, your favorite dog video on the Internet—PB’s been here for it all. So, why not celebrate those 100+ years of peanut butter-driven happiness by welcoming another way to conveniently consume it? That’s what we do best here.
Butcher/baker/pizza-rap maker Josh Elkin thinks you should party with his Peanut Butter Mug Cake. Better yet: Peanut Butter Mug Cake with Peanut Butter Reddi-wip Topping (because the butter, the better). And better-butter yet: a Peanut Butter Mug Cake with Peanut Butter Reddi-wip topping that you can make at home.
He created the recipe as part of ConAgra’s #GreatAmericanCookIn Challenge, a month-long campaign challenging people to stay in and cook for one week rather than opting to go out. Quick, easy, and ready in a matter of minutes, take our word—this straightforward, straight delicious microwave mug cake is a literal cakewalk, and more than enough to convince you to take a raincheck on that spontaneous trip to the bakery. Enjoy:
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Peanut Butter Mug Cake with Peanut Butter Reddi-wip Topping
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients:
4 tbsp of Peanut Pan Simply Ground Peanut Butter
1 can Reddi-wip Extra Creamy whipped topping
4 tbsp of all-purpose flour
1 tsp of vanilla extract
¼ tsp of baking powder
4 tsp of sugar
⅓ cup of whole milk
1) Combine three tablespoons of Peter Pan Peanut Butter with flour, sugar, milk, vanilla and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Combine until you’ve reached a smooth consistency.
2) Add contents of the bowl to a large coffee mug.
3) Microwave the mug for about one minute (depending on your microwave).
4) Let the mug cool completely.
5) Using a small microwaveable bowl, melt the last tablespoon of peanut butter in the microwave until it becomes thin.
6) Add the Reddi-wip to the top of the mug cake and drizzle the peanut butter glaze.
Created in partnership with ConAgra Foods
