Warm, decadent chocolate cake in under 60 seconds? Yes, please! This heavenly Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake is not only plant-based but it’s gluten-free, low in sugar and completely delicious. If you’re looking for a single serve treat that will satisfy your chocolate craving, this is for you, similar to Apple Dessert Nachos! For more healthy desserts, try 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Bites, the BEST Vegan Tahini Blondies, and Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Quick: Ready in 1 minute and made in one mug! A mess-free, super-speedy dessert.
- Better-For-You Ingredients: Most chocolate cake is filled with junk. This mug cake is made with gluten-free flour, apple sauce, cacao powder, and a bit of coconut sugar to sweeten.
- Single-Serve: This is a single-serve recipe so you can make one for yourself or multiple for a group!
- Customizable: Mug cakes are super customizable. Add whatever mix ins you like (nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, fruit, cacao nibs, dates, sprinkles) and top with yummy toppings like coconut whipped cream.
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Notes on Ingredients
- Milk: I used Milkadamia macadamia nut milk but any kind of plant-based milk is fine.
- Cacao: You can also use cocoa powder. Love chocolate? Try my fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies and Healthy Twix Bars next!
- Flour: Gluten-free flour blend works well but you can substitute with oat flour or regular all-purpose if not gluten-free.
- Coconut sugar: I used coconut sugar to keep this refined sugar free but you can use cane sugar or a zero sugar sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
- Applesauce: I used 1 tablespoon of applesauce to make this mug cake oil-free but if you aren’t oil-free, you can use 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil or vegan butter.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
How do you make Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake?
- In a small bowl or mug, add all of the dry ingredients. Mix.
- Add the wet ingredients. Mix. Top with chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 60 seconds.
- Serve immediately and warm! It’s best this way.
- Step 1: First, add the dry ingredients to a small bowl or mug and mix.
- Step 2: Then, add the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Step 3: Top with chocolate chips.
- Step 4: Finally, microwave for 60 seconds and enjoy warm!
Commonly Asked Questions
I haven’t tried, but you could try substituting the cacao powder with more gluten-free flour and add vanilla extract.
I suggest 60 seconds–depending on the type of microwave you have. If you prefer a gooier texture, 45-50 seconds is better. Avoid over microwaving it as this can make the cake spongey.
Use a wide-mouth mug so the cake has room to spread out and cook evenly in the mug. Plus, it’s easier to eat this way!
I used Milkadamia macadamia milk for this recipe. It’s creamy and has a delicious nutty flavor which elevates this cake. Use the Milkadamia store locator to find products near you! You can substitute 1:1 with any other milk you prefer.
“This recipe is incredibly easy, rich, and decadent! It is my new once a week favorite treat, but fine more often, especially using apple sauce.”
– Dianne
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Extra Helpful Tips
- If you want a gooier consistency, cook for 45 seconds instead of 1 minute. Careful not to overmicrowave–the cake will get spongey.
- You can use cocoa or cacao powder – either works.
- Mix in your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut flakes, chopped dates, or anything else.
- If you love healthified desserts, make my Vegan Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies or these high protein Vegan Black Bean Brownies next!
If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 5-star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!
Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake (1-minute!)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour blend or oat flour
- 2 tablespoon coconut sugar or cane sugar
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder or cacao
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoon macadamia nut milk I use Milkadamia, any nut milk is fine
- 1 tablespoon applesauce or melted coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mug, add all of the dry ingredients. Mix.
- Add the wet ingredients. Mix. Top with chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 60 seconds.
- Serve immediately and warm! It’s best this way.
Notes
- If you want a gooier consistency, cook for 45 seconds instead of 1 minute. Careful not to over microwave–the cake will get spongey.
- You can use cocoa or cacao powder–either works.
- Mix in your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut flakes, chopped dates, or anything else.
Leza says
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Elizabeth says
I don’t own a microwave but want to try this. Can I bake it? If so at what temp and for how long would you suggest?
Danielle Keith says
Not sure – just bake at 350 for 15 minutes to start
Alicia says
I have tried quite a few mug cakes and yours by far is the easiest, healthiest and the best texture I’ve tried. Didn’t change a thing but used oat milk instead because that’s what I had and it still turned out amazing!
Eitan Nazarieh says
How many calories is this? Tasted great!
Danielle Brown says
Feel free to add it up on MyFitnessPal
Christina says
I didn’t have apple sauce or coconut oil so I tried 1tbsp olive oil and it turned out nice!
Meg says
Perfect! For those that aren’t gluten-free, regular flour works just as well. Thanks for the great recipe
Dianne says
Longest 60 seconds EVER! It’s DELICIOUS!
Dianne says
This recipe is incredibly easy, rich, and decadent! It is my new once a week favorite treat, but fine more often, especially using apple sauce.
Monique says
I make this all the time. When I don’t have apple sauce, I use pumpkin. So good.
Chelsea Rheese says
Could I use sugar free maple syrup instead?
Taylor says
Hi! Taylor from team HealthyGirl here!
I haven’t tried it with it but I don’t see why not.
Linda says
The best mug cake recipe to meet my restrictions and DELICIOUS!
I used oat flour, 1 T truvia brown sweetener almond milk & no choc chips.
THANKS SO MUCH!
Raja Games says
This vegan chocolate mug cake is a game changer! I can’t believe how quick and easy it is to make. Perfect for satisfying those late-night cravings. Thank you for such a delicious recipe! 🌱🍫
colour Trading App says
I just made this mug cake, and it turned out amazing! So easy and quick to prepare, plus it’s deliciously chocolatey without any guilt. Perfect for a late-night craving! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
999 Game login says
This vegan chocolate mug cake is a total game-changer! So quick and easy to make, and it’s deliciously rich. I love how it satisfies my chocolate cravings without all the guilt. Definitely adding this to my go-to recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Jordan Stacy says
I LOVE a sweet treat after dinner, so I love how quickly this mug cake comes together and the clean ingredients in it!
RAJA LUCK says
This vegan chocolate mug cake is a game changer! I made it in just under a minute and it was deliciously satisfying. Perfect for those late-night cravings. Thank you for sharing this simple yet indulgent recipe! 🍫❤️
Milfy city says
This vegan chocolate mug cake is absolutely delicious! I love how quick and easy it is to make, and it satisfies my sweet tooth without any guilt. Perfect for those late-night cravings! Thank you for sharing this recipe!