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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How have i made it this long without making a mug cake?!! So delicious and easy! My non Baker husband made it with me reading out the ingredients.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
Amazingly simple and delicious recipe! Uses ingredients already on hand which makes this the perfect solution to a chocolate dessert craving.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback and review! I’m glad you loved the mug cake!
I crave chocolate on my period and this is such a good solution, so I don’t have to make a full cake! So quick and easy and the perfect amount. Just had this topped with coconut whipped cream and lots of chopped strawberries and it was delicious. Could even imagine serving a version to guests it’s that good.
Ummm so idk what happened I followed this recipe exactly…it’s still liquid. I tried microwaving it more but it exploded in the microwave (probably my fault). Where’d I go wrong?? Usually all my baking goes very well..
Sorry to hear that! The cake is fudgy after it comes out of the microwave but does firm up once it cools down. If cooking it in the microwave is unsuccessful, you can always bake the cake at 350ºF for 8-10 minutes in an oven safe ramekin.
this was absolutely delicious! i’ve been trying to find a good vegan mug cake recipe and this was perfect! and super easy, definitely going to make again! thank you 🙂
Sooooo good and simple ! I always come back to this recipe when I’m craving a treat at night and it always hits the spot?
Hi Lillian. This mug cake is definitely perfect for the chocolate craving! I’m so glad you are loving it! Thank you for sharing your fantastic review and feedback!
What if I don’t want to use a microwave how do I heat it up than?
Hi Arianne. You can bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes in an oven safe ramekin. Enjoy!
This worked just fine for cooking in toaster oven in case anyone is wondering. I used more of a shallow bowl (just a regular ceramic cereal/soup bowl actually) and it cooked great. I also used cacao, which means need to use baking soda instead of powder. Here’s a good link re baking soda or powder when using natural cocoa or cacao vs. dutch processed. Thank you for the recipe <3
So glad the recipe worked out for you! Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
It’s Friday night, no vegan snacks in the house and Nora’s mug cake saved the day! I added fresh orange juice and orange zest, perfect.
It’s the perfect dessert for a night in! So happy you loved the mug cake and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback!
This cake is SO GOOD and so easy. We topped with fresh raspberries after it was done and it was drool worthy. Am going to try putting a marshmallow down in the middle of the batter for my 4 year old tonight.
Hi Michelle. Your additions sound so delicious! Marshmallow in the middle….so fun! Thank you for sharing you fantastic review! Wishing you happy cooking!
Awesome!!! Quick and delicious!
Seriously the best cake of any I’ve tried to make since having to avoid 25+ foods. It has been such a hard journey finding any cake recipe, let alone one where my substitutions actually work and are mentioned in the recipe! I used all purpose white flour and coconut milk, topped with berries and coconut whipped topping (from aldi) and it was so delicious and handled the craving so well that I made 2 back to back.
Hi Courtney. This is definitely the cake to go to when you have a craving! I’m so glad you are able to enjoy it! Thank you for sharing your feedback!
I used no coco although added 2 T of flour instead, used almond instead of vanilla extract and 1 T jam with 1/2 T strawberry jam instead of chocolate chips. The recipe is great although I have found this a good variation when I don´t feel like chocolate cake.
Hi Cass. That’s a completely different cake! Sounds really good! I’m glad it turned out so delicious with your changes! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. The best mug cake I’ve tried so far.
My 5yo son is allergic to eggs so I bring a treat for him to every birthday party he attends. The first time I made this, I split it between two silicone cupcake liners, each in a mug with both microwaved at the same time. They came out beautifully and saved me having to make a whole batch of cupcakes to compensate for whatever would be provided at the party. He loved them. Tonight, I made one for myself. Delicious!
Hi Julie. I am so glad your son, and you, are loving the mug cake! I find it to be a perfect, quick dessert when I really want something chocolate and rich! What a great idea to send these with him so he can enjoy dessert at the parties! Way to go, Mom! Thank you for sharing your great review and comments!
Mug cake of my DREAMS. I have tried so many different recipes, tried to make my own, but this hit the spot. I think my problem is I always switch to GF flour and coconut sugar, but I still commit every time; and I did for this, and it is delicious! Looks just like the picture. Now I want a peanut butter version 🙂
Best mug cake!! Bonus didn’t have any nuts in it which Is a struggle to find vegan nut free desserts. I did 1 min, which was perfect.. some local vanilla. Only thing is I personally would like less sugar. I’ll cut it down and see how it goes but don’t want to mess with the cake too much.
Ps. If you’ve given up hope on a microwave desserts.. this is the recipe you gotta save!
Brilliant recipe!
I used only one tbsp of cacao powder, 1 tbsp of coconut sugar and used all purpose flour. I added maybe 1/2 a tbsp of choc chips because I didn’t want the cake to be too rich, topped with a serve of vegan vanilla ice cream. So good!
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!
I love this cake ? it’s a perfect serving and I definitely make it too often in the cold winter months ?
Hi Ruth. It is definitely a fun and easy cake to make, and Oh so good for those chocolate cravings! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Perfect! Best chocolate mug cake recipe I have found. Topped with some Almond Milk Redi Whipped Cream to be fancy lol.
Thanks for sharing this.
I’m so glad you loved the mug cake! It is a favorite go to for me when a chocolate craving hits! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
This is so far the best vegan chocolate microwave cake I’ve made. I used a ramekin instead of a mug and it turned out just right!
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I am so glad you loved the cake! I find it perfect for those chocolate cravings! Thank you for sharing your great review and feedback!
This mug cake is amazing! I have shied away from mug cake in the past because they always taste meh, but this is really no compromise. And it’s great with a scoop of vegan ice cream. It’s an easy and quick recipe when I get a craving. Thank you!!
Hi Nick. I am really glad you love the mug cake! I love it myself when a craving hits! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and comments!
Delicious! Made this in less than 5 minutes and it was a hit! I used coconut oil, oat milk, and raw sugar,
yum!
I’m so glad you loved the mug cake. Thank you for sharing your fantastic feedback!
So yummy!
Thank you for sharing your review and feedback!
Crazy good and sooo easy!