Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
A Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick and easy dessert made in a mug, requiring simple ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and a sweetener. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and perfect for a single serving. Just microwave for a few minutes, and enjoy a warm, fudgy treat!
Equipment
- Mug
- Spoon
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp canola oil or melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the almond milk, melted oil or vegan butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth. Stir in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for about 1 minute (time may vary depending on microwave strength). The cake should rise and look set on top.
- Let it cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
This recipe is incredibly flexible. You can easily swap out the sweetener for something like coconut sugar or maple syrup, depending on your preferences.
If you want a richer cake, try adding a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter to the mix. For an extra indulgent treat, you can top your mug cake with whipped coconut cream or a drizzle of melted vegan chocolate.