Cake in a mug in under 5 minutes? No, you aren’t dreaming! This vegan mug cake recipe is easily adaptable for a wide variety of flavor choices. Make vanilla mug cake, chocolate or other flavors with these delicious ideas.
3tbspnon-dairy milkor whole milk for a non-vegan option
1tbspcoconut oil or avocado oil
1tsppure vanilla extract
Additions and variations to add to the base cake before microwaving
1tbspmashed banana instead of the butter/oil
2tbsplemon juice instead of 2 tbsp of the milk
2tspcocoa powder
2tbspvegan chocolate chips
1tbsppeanut butter or nut butter
2tbspcrushed blueberries
2tbspchopped strawberries
2tbspdried fruit
1tspcinnamon
Vegan mug cake frosting once it has cooled
2tbsppowdered sugar
2tbspvegan butter
½tsppure vanilla extract
1tspnon-dairy milk
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug, ramekin, or bowl, combine all ingredients including any additions or variations.
Whisk ingredients together until well combined. The batter should be smooth without lumps.
Set microwave to 800W and bake mug cake for 90 seconds. Microwave ovens vary. If cake is not done after 90 seconds, add 20 seconds until it is cooked through.
NOTE: You can cook this in the oven if you prefer. Put batter in an oven save dish and bake at 180 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.
It will be hot when it comes out of the microwave. Enjoy cake when warm. Add the topping of your choice, or eat it plain.
Vegan frosting
To make vegan mug cake frosting, get a small bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Add more dairy-free milk if it's too thick. Add more confectioners sugar if it's too runny.