I feel like parents everywhere should celebrate the survival of this last {first} week of school – it was the textbook definition of chaos {pun intended}. My suggestion is doing so with this Reese Mug Cake, your solution to enjoying a peanut butter and chocolate cake in just a couple minutes.
Pre-back-to-school I pictured falling into routine, feeling less stressed, and having much more time on my hands to get things done. In reality, I haven’t been this busy in a long time – paperwork, meetings, to-do’s, shopping, scheduling, carpooling, cooking, cleaning, organizing, planning … rinse and repeat. This is why I totally endorse taking just a few literal minutes and hiding in a corner with Reese Mug Cake – you deserve it!
Reese Mug Cake fills the ‘I want cake’ craving, without actually having to spend a lot of time baking. So that when the kids are tucked in, tomorrow is planned, lunches are made, and the long day is finally over – you can slow life down for a few minutes of solitude and ‘just be’.
This Reese Mug Cake recipe is made with the new and delicious Reese Spreads, based on the iconic Peanut Butter Cup treats. It gives this minute mug cake an epic chocolate and peanut butter taste that you’ll want time and again. I find the perfect topping to be ice cream, completing this perfect quick and easy dessert.
Aside from my own crafty indulgence, there are many other Reese Spreads recipes to try, this one product that you’ll want to have stocked in the pantry at all times. You can also follow Reese Canada on Facebook for more tips and ideas!
Reece Spreads is also great to use as dip for fruits; spread onto toast, waffles, crackers and/or bacon. Yes, bacon. And let’s not forget Reese Snacksters with graham cracker dippers and Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread – they are great for taking on the go.
That being said, you can also just open up a jar of Reese Spreads and eat a spoonful on it’s own, which I’ve done myself many times. In fact, I feel that the jar needs to be bigger so that you can just leave the spoon in there for convenience.
Whether you spoon it, spread it or bake with it – that’s completely your call, yet it all begins with that spoon in your hand. Personally, my votes for all three.
Have you ever made a Mug Cake?
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1.5 tbsp Sugar
- 1/3 cup Reese Spread
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Pinch of Salt
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Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
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Pour into a microwave-safe mug and cook of high for 1.5-2 minutes.
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Be careful taking the mug out, some mug handles get very hot.
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Serve warm, with ice cream topping the cake {not necessary but recommended}
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Enjoy!
** I use large mugs, so you might need to half this recipe for a smaller mug, or divide the batter into two mugs
This is a compensated post yet as always, opinions are my own.

Soozle says
You had me at Reese. 😉 Sounds delicious!
Elizabeth Vlug says
I love mug cakes. Enough to satisfy a sweet moment, but not enough to be hanging around and tempting me every day. (or every time I pass the cake pan!). Thanks for sharing. I’m going to have to try this new Reese spread. And soon 🙂
Marsalie says
My kids would love these. Must try them!
Carol M says
No I haven’t but will try it out , looks so yummy
Dave S says
I love everything Reese so definitely will be trying this one with the kids this weekend.