The best chocolate vegan mug cake out there! Super fudgy, moist and perfect anytime you need a chocolate fix, quick! Ready in 1 minute.
What is a mug cake?
This might seem like a silly question, but if you’ve never made one before, you’re probably thinking, “what the heck is a mug cake!?”
A mug cake is literally a single serving cake, made in a mug and cooked in the microwave. Basically the best invention ever!!
I wanted to create a super chocolatey vegan mug cake that was also incredibly simple to throw together when you need a chocolate fix and quick! I was testing the recipe when my twin 10 year olds got home from school one day last week, and they wanted to try making their own. They successfully followed the recipe and couldn’t get over how delicious they turned out! If a 10 year old can do it, I’m confident you can, too. 🙂
How to make a vegan mug cake
It’s so easy. Get a mug out of your cupboard. Add the dry ingredients to it and whisk or stir to combine: flour, cocoa, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Now add the wet ingredients: oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla. Stir with a spoon until combined. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top, and microwave for 40-60 seconds. I prefer 40 seconds, because it’s nice and gooey in the middle at that point, but you could cook it a little longer if you want.
Yum, yum. Enjoy immediately as is, or you could add a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for a seriously tasty treat.
Want more vegan chocolate dessert recipes?
- The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
- Best Ever Vegan Brownies
- 5 Minute Vegan Hot Chocolate
- Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Chewy Vegan Brownies
Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and baking powder to a mug. Stir or whisk to combine.
- Pour in the oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla into the mug with the dry ingredients and stir well with a spoon. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Cook in the microwave for 40 seconds. It will likely be a little undercooked in the middle at this point, which is my preference, but if you want it cooked more, microwave it another 10-20 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I think the mug cake tastes best with white flour, but you can use whole wheat flour, or a gluten free flour mix. I wouldn't suggest using all almond or coconut flour.
- You can use natural cocoa powder or dutch processed. Either work fine for this recipe.
- Feel free to substitute coconut sugar for the regular sugar, or lower the sugar amount if you want a less sweet dessert.
- For the oil, you can use canola oil, melted coconut oil, vegan butter or any other oil you prefer. You could also substitute applesauce for oil free, but it will not be quite as rich tasting.
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By far the absolute BEST microwave chocolate pudding. Thanks Nora ?
Soooo good!!! Used buckwheat flour instead, olive oil instead….came out soooo soft and delicate and chocolately. Thank u fellow vegan for the recipe ??✊
You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your review!
Seriously quick and delicious. My husband and I make these at night when the kids go to bed. So good and super easy cleanup. Can’t go wrong here. Love this recipe. We top them with some vegan ice cream, chocolate hummus or coconut whip cream!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful review, comments, and ideas! I love it! Glad you guys are loving the mug cake!
This is a our go to mug cake when cake craving hits! My son can make it eyes closed because he had made it so many times. Thank you for sharing a wonderful recipe with all of us.
I’m so glad you guys are loving the mug cake! I love that your son has it memorized! It’s a great cake for a craving, for sure! Thanks for taking your time to share your comments!
This is a our go to mug cake when cake craving hits! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
I literally just found and made this whole recipe less than 10 minutes ago! It was that simple, quick and easy! Not to mention, when I took a tiny taste test, I dropped the spoon on the counter and broke out dancing in the middle of my kitchen. It was that rich, tasty and moist. All the ingredients are my typical pantry staples, so I already had everything on hand. I was looking for a quick, vegan option and didn’t want to make a trip to the store just for a box of store-bought brownies. This is so much better! Thank you!!!
Hi Shanen! You are welcome! I’m thrilled that you loved the mug cake! I appreciate you taking your time to share your wonderful and fun review!
Great recipe! Pretty quick to make and so good when I just want a little something sweet. I’ve tried other mug cakes but this one is the best – it really does take the cake. I top it with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.
I’m so glad you are loving the mug cake! Your ice cream topping sounds soooo good! Thanks for sharing your review and comments!
This was delicious and so easy to make! I had to cook mine for about 55 seconds before it was cooked on the outside but that is the only change I made. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
So glad you enjoyed the mug cake!
My favorite mug cake!!! Amazing recipe as always!
I half the sugar and add a spoon of vegan hazelnuts chocolate spread in the middle to make a lava chocolate cake.
Oh yum! Lava cake sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your review and comments! I’m glad you love the cake!
My girlfriend made this on a whim since she had a sweet tooth one night and she really liked it. Your recipes are the best, Nora!
I’m glad you are enjoying my recipes! Thanks so much for sharing your review and comments!
This was so delicious! Very rich! It was also really easy to make. I definitely recommend.
Thanks for sharing your review and comments! I’m glad you love the mug cake!
Wow! I can’t believe how good this is! I’m going to make this all the time. Thanks for the recipe!
Unbelievably good!! Thank you for this great recipe.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing your review!
Why does it say to serve immediately? I was thinking of making it for my niece’s birthday
Because it’s a mug cake that is cooked in the microwave, and it tastes best quickly after eating it. It will last a few hours, but it’s best to eat it shortly after cooking.
Nora I freakin love you!! Every recipe of yours that I’ve made has been so amazing!
You’re the best!!!
Thanks for the love! I am glad you are loving my recipes! Thanks for using them, and for sharing your wonderful review!
Made it. Ate it. Loved it.
This was awesome. My baby has food allergies and she wanted a cupcake like her brothers. No fear, vegan mug cake on the way. I even tasted a few spoons. Before giving it to her. Yummy!! Now I know I can make her a cake in a pinch when family celebrates.
Hi Andrea! I’m so glad baby could have some cake! Thank you for sharing your fun and wonderful review!
I can’t seem to find an answer for this online: is it ok to use baking cocoa in place of cocoa powder? Are they the same? Thanks Nora. ? Your recipes are my go to!!
Either is fine here. Thanks!
Awesome AND saved me in a pinch!
My wife is a chocoholic, this mug cake fills the bill!! She loved it!! Very easy to make, and all the ingredients are staples in our kitchen (except for the chocolate chips, they never last long!)
Thank you!!
I’m so glad your wife loved the mug cake! I agree it is perfect for a chocolate fix! Thanks for sharing your great review!
This is gorgeous. I half the recipe and add a small spoon of jam on top at the end. Perfect size for a chocolate fix.
I agree it is the perfect chocolate fix! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Ooh that was soo good – it was just the chocolate fix I needed thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Delicious!
Thank you!
This is amazing! I swapped applesauce for oil and water for milk and was delicious!! Will definitely make this again! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Joan! I’m glad you loved the mug cake! It’s one of my favorites!
This mug cake was so good. I made it for me and my 7yo son and it was the perfect treat to share late at night. I will be making this every time I want cake and/or chocolate! So good.
I’m so glad you and your son enjoyed the mug cake! I agree it is perfect when you need a chocolate fix quick! Thank you for sharing your review!