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Air fryer M&M mug cake in a white ramekin, topped with colorful M&M candies

Air Fryer M&M Mug Cake

5 from 8 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving

Description

This Air Fryer M&M Mug Cake is a warm, single-serving dessert ready in about 15 minutes. Made with a few pantry ingredients and a handful of M&M's, it bakes up with a soft center and melty pockets of chocolate — no oven required.

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons M&M's

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, melted butter, egg yolk, flour, vanilla, and salt until just combined. Don't overmix.
  • Fold in the M&M's, reserving a few to press on top.
  • Grease a 12 oz oven-safe ramekin or mug with nonstick spray and add the batter, filling it about two-thirds full.
  • Air fry at 310°F for 10–12 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let it cool for a couple of minutes, then eat it straight from the ramekin.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • 12 oz oven-safe ramekin or mug, must be oven safe
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray

Notes

Wattages vary between air fryers, so rely on the visual cues rather than the clock alone. No air fryer? Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Fold the M&M's in gently so they stay whole, and hold a few back for the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 661IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg