This Vegan Lemon Blueberry Microwave Mug Cake is refined sugar free, gluten-free optional and ready in just 5 minutes!
I was inspired by the popularity of this Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake to create other mug cake flavours, and I thought, who doesn't love Lemon Blueberry Cake? So, I wondered how it would taste as a mug cake...
I was so pleased with the results, as the lemon adds a little bright citrus tang to the pleasingly moist cake filled with juicy, jammy, sticky blueberries.
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. Plain wholemeal 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.
If you're not a fan of the microwave, you can also make this mug cake in the oven! Please see the recipe notes for directions.
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Vegan Lemon Blueberry Microwave Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or sub vegetable oil)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup to taste (or sub any other sweetener)
- 4 tablespoons plain flour (or sub rice flour if gluten-free or your favourite gluten-free flour blend)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 8 fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Mix together the coconut oil, milk, lemon juice and maple syrup in a mug/small bowl
- Add the flour and baking powder, and mix well until it has the consistency of cake batter - add a splash more milk if it's looking too dry
- Add the blueberries and carefully stir through
- Microwave for 1 minute, 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!
Notes
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Alyssa Wilberg
The texture... OMG! SO GOOD.
I added a pinch of salt doubled the lemon juice and drizzled with agave.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Anonymous
Sooo yummy. I added an extra ~tbs of flour bc my dough was very thin, a little extra lemon juice & pinch of salt. & Powdered sugar on top. I had to microwave for an extra minute as well. Ty for sharing!
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!
Ci
This is great! I didn’t expect it to be so fluffy. I didn’t have blueberries on hand, but am looking forward to trying it with them.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Michelle
So good! This is super easy to make with common, everyday ingredients. I followed the recipe and just mixed everything into the mug at one time and microwaved for 1 min. It has a refreshing flavor, soft texture, a nice bit of sweetness without being too sweet. Absolutely delicious! I’ll be adding this to my arsenal for sure. Thank you for sharing this simple, yummy treat!
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Cheryl F
I made with gluten free flour. Didn’t seem very lemony, just ok. Blueberries were good.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much for your feedback!