Vegan Cake in a Mug
Indulge your sweet tooth in just minutes with this delightful Vegan Cake in a Mug recipe—perfect for when you're craving dessert but don't want to bake an entire cake! Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and plant-based milk, this single-serving treat is light, fluffy, and completely dairy- and egg-free. Simply mix, microwave, and enjoy in under five minutes! Customize your cake with optional vegan chocolate chips for an ooey-gooey surprise, and elevate it further with toppings like vegan ice cream or a drizzle of caramel. Ideal for quick snacks, late-night cravings, or easy vegan desserts, this microwave mug cake will be your new guilt-free favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug, combine the all-purpose flour, cane sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir well until a smooth batter forms and there are no lumps of dry ingredients.
If desired, fold in the vegan chocolate chips for a gooey chocolatey surprise in the cake.
Clean the edges of the mug with a paper towel to avoid batter burning during cooking.
Microwave the mug on high for 60-90 seconds, depending on the wattage of your microwave, or until the cake has risen and is set in the center. Avoid overcooking, as the cake will continue to cook slightly after removal.
Let the mug cake cool for 1-2 minutes before enjoying, as it will be hot straight out of the microwave.
Serve as is, or top with a scoop of vegan ice cream, a drizzle of vegan caramel, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
