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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OH. EM. GEE.
I just HAVE to purchase some little sandwich baggies and pre-mix the dry ingredients for several cakes’ worth, and keep some TJ’s “Coconut Beverage” at work (along with a bottle of vanilla extract) so that I can grab a quick treat and leave all of my coworkers jealous and drooling at the wonderful aroma that is bound to ensue from the break room!
(Rubs hands together in appropriately maniacal fashion…)
Hee hee…hee hee…muahhahahhahahaaa…
Sounds wonderful!
I’d it possible to bake this? We don’t use microwaves, but the recipe sounds great!
Sure! If you put in in a small oven safe dish, you could bake it at 350 for about 13-15 minutes.
DELICIOUS. Can’t wait to try some more recipes, thanks Nora!
You’re welcome!
Here is just another comment telling you how great it is! You have really become my go-to for… well… everything lol.
I’m so glad to hear that!
I just made this and it’s amazing! I used chocolate soya milk as I happened to have some in (alpro bangs) and it came out super rich! So moist and chocolatey! I added chocolate spread and marshmallows on top… will definitely be making again! All hail queen Nora!
Thanks so much! So glad you liked it!
So yummy! I’ve made this a a handful of times and it’s so amazing and moist and quick. You can’t lose! Tonight I made it extra special and used 2 tbsp coconut creamer and 1 tbsp of leftover coffee in place of the non dairy milk….plus a little coconut whip. My stepsons have zero clue this is vegan! Thank you for the recipe…it’s the first of yours I’ve tried! You’ve set the bar high!
I’m so glad you like it!
Would garbanzo flour work??
I’m not sure, I’ve never tried it! If you do, let me know.
I misread 40 seconds for 4 minutes and almost burnt down my house. I will have to try this again ?
Uh oh! I hope it comes out great when you do 40 seconds!
I’m doing Veganuary and I’ve been struggling without any chocolate bars so I tried your recipe and it’s delicious! So quick and easy to make too. Thank you for the recipe ?
You’re welcome!
I reeeeally wanna try this but I don’t own a microwave…. can you bake this instead of microwaving? 🙂
I haven’t tested it but I’m sure it would work. I would try 350 degrees F for 15-25 minutes, until it looks just done on top and not wet anymore.
This is the most moist, delicious cake I have ever eaten! I topped it with a quick, butter cream icing and devoured the entire thing in a second. Thank you for the amazing recipe!
You’re welcome!
I’ve tried so many mug cake recipes and this is definitely the best. All of your recipes are great!
Thanks so much!
Love this recipe! My husband and I made it 3 nights in a row! We have v. White chocolate cups right now that we toss in and it’s amazing!
I’m so glad you both like it! I could have it every night!
The diet starts tomorrow, so I figured I’d live it up and try your mug cake today. WONDERFUL! Really rich, and so quick and easy to make. I only wish I didn’t need to diet starting tomorrow. Maybe I can use this as a “reward” for making my weight milestones?
Adding to my review
omg this is the best thing ever, thank you. I’ve been craving chocolate!
By far the best vegan mug cake recipe I’ve found ?
Thanks! I’m so glad you like it!
This was amazing! I substituted the granulated sugar with monk fruit sugar since normal sugar isn’t vegan and it still turned out well!!
That’s so great!
Wonderful! So quick, easy, and DELICIOUS. I used a tablespoon of almond butter in place of the oil. Highly recommended 🙂
So glad it was good!
This was so delicious! I did half chocolate chunks and half glacé cherries and ate it with coconut yoghurt, perfect treat for my first day back at work after a year of maternity leave 🙂 thank you
You’re welcome! Sounds delicious. 🙂
This is a staple in the evenings. I’ve made it at least 10 times, and every time it’s delicious.
That’s so wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Absolutely loved how this turned out. I ended up slicing some vegan dark chocolate which gave some larger chunks of melted chocolate along with swirls from the little shards that melted. My Omni hubby also loved it!
Great idea with the dark chocolate chunks! Glad you both liked it!
Great solution for a sweets craving. Oat flour worked well for me. I did a little less sugar and half applesauce/half oil. I think next time I’m going to try a little peppermint extract as well. Thanks Nora! Next up I’m going to try your lasagna recipe- every recipe I try seems to become a new favorite!
Glad it hit the spot for you! Hope you enjoy the lasagna! 🙂
I worried that this was just another disappointing mug cake that was warm and chocolaty but didn’t meet other parameters for a good dessert. I was delighted to find that this was perfect, just what I wanted on a stormy afternoon with a cold front coming in. I got my vegan chocolate treat without baking up a whole cake or pan of brownies that would tempt me later. I made it exactly as directed. I chose to use canola oil.
Thanks for the great review! I’m so glad this recipe hit the spot!
Incredible and easy
Holy cow!!! I’ve made this like twice a week since I found it and it is just so good!!!!! I make it gluten free and my family can’t even tell it’s polluted with dietary restrictions ??
All the great reviews are spot on. I’ve tried a lot of mug cakes that are weird tasting and funky consistencies. This was absolutely perfect. Bravo!
Thanks Jen, so glad you enjoyed it! I have made some weird tasting mug cakes before, too.