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Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Modified: Jul 16, 2021 · Published: Jul 12, 2019 by Rhian Williams

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Modified: Jul 16, 2021 · Published: Jul 12, 2019 by Rhian Williams · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments
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This Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake requires just 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make! It's moist and fluffy, rich and chocolatey and makes a great quick and easy snack or dessert. It can be made in either the microwave or the oven, and is refined sugar free, nut-free and gluten-free optional.

A vegan chocolate mug cake in a white mug topped with chopped hazelnuts

I made this recipe by adapting my Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake and this Vegan Biscoff Mug Cake.

Can you make a mug cake in the oven instead of the microwave?


Yes, you can make this in the oven instead of the microwave. Just bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for around 15 minutes, or until risen and an inserted skewer or fork comes out clean.

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a mug until it has the consistency of cake batter.

Tip: Add a splash more milk if it's looking too dry.

Vegan chocolate mug cake batter in a white mug against a marble background
  • Microwave for 50 seconds, or until the cake has risen and cooked through - test with a skewer or fork and make sure it comes out clean.
Vegan chocolate mug cake in a white mug against a marble background
  • Best enjoyed immediately!

Serving suggestion

It's delicious served with vanilla or chocolate ice cream!

Substitutions you can make

  • You can replace the coconut oil with vegetable oil.
  • You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, soy milk, rice milk etc.
  • You can use any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
  • For a nut-free version, use a nut-free plant-based milk.
  • Wholemeal (wholewheat) flour could also work in place of white flour, although you may have to add a little more milk as wholemeal flour can result in a drier texture.

How to make it gluten-free

I also tested a gluten-free version of this microwave mug cake using rice flour, which worked well. You can alternatively use your favourite gluten-free flour blend.

Top tips for making this recipe

  • If it's still not done after 50 seconds, microwave it in 10-second bursts until you get your desired result - but be very careful not to overcook it.
  • If you don't have a suitable mug, you can use a small bowl instead.
A vegan chocolate mug cake in a white mug topped with chopped hazelnuts

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If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I'd really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Watch how to make this recipe

A vegan chocolate mug cake in a white mug topped with chopped hazelnuts

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

This Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake requires just 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make!
4.47 from 30 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: refined sugar free mug cake, vegan microwave cake, vegan mug cake
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 296kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or sub vegetable oil)
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup to taste (or sub any other sweetener)
  • 4 tablespoons plain flour (or rice flour/gluten-free flour blend if gluten-free)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Mix together the coconut oil, milk and maple syrup in a mug/small bowl 
  • Add the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder and mix well until it has the consistency of cake batter - add a splash more milk if it's looking too dry
  • Microwave for 50 seconds, or until the cake has risen and cooked through - test with a skewer or fork and make sure it comes out clean. Microwave in 10-second bursts until you get your desired result
  • Enjoy immediately!

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Notes

Can you make this in the oven instead of the microwave?
Yes, you can make this in the oven instead of the microwave. Just bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for around 15 minutes, or until risen and an inserted skewer or fork comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Sodium 82mg3%
Potassium 146mg4%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Alexis

    March 23, 2020 at 1:57 am

    5 stars
    I made this yummy recipe tonight and it was so good. I want to share a couple changes that worked well. I used 2 TBS of almond flour and 2 TBS of GF flour to reduce my carb intake a bit. I added 1 block of unsweetened Baker's dark chocolate and 1 TSP of peanut butter in the center. The result was like a peanut butter chocolate lava cake. So fast and so good. Thank you for your awesome recipes.

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      March 23, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much, so happy to hear you liked it! And thank you for sharing your substitutions, that's really helpful to know!

  2. Stephen Williams

    March 13, 2021 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    Hello Rhian,

    This recipe for vegan mug cake was really awesome. I have tried this recipe at home and it was delicious.

    I loved your recipe so much that I have featured it on my recent blog. Let me know if you would like to check it out. Kudos!

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      March 13, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

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