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 caramel sauce (3-ingredient microwave or storebought), divided
• Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
• 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted, salted peanuts
• Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug (preferably thin-walled) or deep bowl

Method

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