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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Amazing. So good and so easy for when you’re craving something small and decadent. Added a tag extra salt this last time which was delicious.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your fantastic review and comments!
I’m such a fan of your recipes and this is another one for the books! Perfect late night sweet treat when I don’t want to bake anything large and complicated. Topped with some vegan vanilla ice cream? Honestly, I may never make a chocolate cake for myself again.
LOL! The mug cake is a lot easier than a whole cake! I’m so glad you loved the ‘late night’ treat! This mug cake is pretty perfect to satisfy a craving! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments! Happy cooking!
I have been searching for about a year now for a vegan mug cake (mug muffin, as my family calls them), and I have tried at least 12 different recipes to varying degrees of success, most of them failures. However, last night, when I suddenly got the craving, I decided to try your recipe. I was almost certain they wouldn’t be good, but it was on a whim and I had a 5 mins to spare, so why not? And they. Were. Showstopping. Perfectly fudgy and rich and DELICIOUS! Very grateful to you and this wondrous recipe, it is absolutely a keeper.
Hi Ashton! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments! I’m so glad you loved the mug cake! I like mug muffin – cute and creative! I agree this is perfect to satisfy a chocolate craving! Much happy cooking to you!
This is like the best thing in the world!
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Thank you for sharing your great review! I’m so glad you love the mug cake!
It was perfect! Totally satisfied my chocolate cravings:)
This is definitely a cake for a chocolate craving! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I’ve made this so many times. It was my go to when I was pregnant & had a sweet craving. Comes out great every time!
Thank you for sharing your great review an comments! This a great sweet treat for a craving, for sure!
These are so quick and tasty. Brilliant. Thank you ?
Thank you for sharing your great review! I’m glad you love the mug cake!
Thank you so much for this recipe! So so so yummy ?
I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Yummy. Just the right amount.
I agree! I’m glad you loved the mug cake! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Delicious late night study snack!!!
Super easy, one cup, quick, and delicious!! I do like to cook mine more and also add chocolate syrup and whipped cream on top! Better hit the dentist
Thank you for sharing your fun and wonderful review and comments! I’m so glad you loved the mug cake! Don’t forget to brush those teeth!
Really tasty recipes, the bf loved it too
I’ve tried a bunch of mug cake recipes and this is definitely the best one!
Hi Linda! This mug cake certainly satisfies my chocolate craving! I’m thrilled that you love it! Thank you so much for sharing your great review and comments!
very yummy! I was craving chocolate cake without all the prep. I can’t have dairy or eggs due to my baby’s food allergies so this really hit the spot. I added a touch of espresso powder since I always add it to chocolate cakes. 2/2 on recipes from your site 🙂
Hi again Nikki! Isn’t this perfect when you’re having chocolate craving!? I’m so glad you love the mug cake! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!
I have probably made this mug cake a dozen times… I make it with 1/2 the sugar and with applesauce instead of the oil. It’s perfect everytime. ? thanks for another great recipe, Nora!
Best mug cake I’ve ever made
Thank you, Ruby! I appreciate you sharing your review, and I’m glad you loved the mug cake!
Hit the spot!!! When you’re craving chocolate cake but don’t want a lot hanging around the house. PERFECT!!!
Thanks for sharing your review and comments! I’m so glad that you love the mug cake.
So easy, so tasty! My husband said “lava cake?! Save this recipe!”
Thank you for sharing your fun review! Glad you guys love it!
After I found this I went straight to my kitchen and made this according to the recipe. Seriously, just now lol It turned out better than I thought and I thought it would be good! Rich and moist and a great base recipe for other flavor ideas too! Definitly adding this to my recipe stash. So simple and easy. I just love it. Thank you so much!
I’m thrilled that you love the mug cake, and that it’s now part of your recipe stash! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments!
Just made the recipe this morning. Simply superb! I had a craving for brownies or something chocolatey, but didn’t want to spend an hour mixing, baking, and cleaning and this hit the spot. Short prep time and super yummy result!
My partner, whose sweet tooth far exceeds mine, gave me that “holy crap that’s good” look after taking one bite. I’m always trying to get him to try good vegan food. Needless to say, this gets the gold star of approval, haha.
I think I’ll take note from one of the comments here and add walnuts next time! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your great review and comments! I’m glad that you loved the mug cake!
Just made the recipe this morning. It’s supe
So yummy I added a little expresso powder
I’m so glad you love the mug cake! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!
This is my go to when needing something chocolatey! Super good recipe. Always make up a tiny bit of icing with vegan butter icing sugar and cocoa to top on the mug cake and i find that cooking it in a bowl works better. Thanks for the recipe Nora!
I am glad you love the mug cake, and that it satisfies your chocolate craving! Adding a little frosting sounds so good! Thank you for sharing your great review and comments!
Super yummy !! Perfect recipe for 1
Delicious. Thank you ❤
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing your great review!
This is my go to when craving sweets! I use walnuts instead of chocolate chips and a little bit of chocolate hazelnut spread. I love this!
Hi Chris. This is a definitely a craving quencher! I’m so glad you loved it! Thanks so much for sharing your review and comments!