Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
This vegan chocolate mug cake is a quick, easy, and delicious single-serving dessert made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, oat flour, and cocoa powder. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and dotted with dairy-free chocolate chips, it’s ready in under five minutes. Moist, rich, and dairy-free, it’s perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without any fuss or guilt.
Equipment
- 1 microwave-safe mug (about 8 oz)
- 1 spoon for mixing
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch as an alternative
- 2 tablespoons fine oat flour
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- 4 tablespoons superfine blanched almond flour such as Bob’s Red Mill “superfine”
- 1 ½ tablespoons dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine cocoa powder, tapioca starch (or cornstarch), oat flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir everything together with a small spoon or fork until well mixed and there are no visible lumps.
Add the Wet Ingredients
- Pour in the water, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a smooth batter forms. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mug to incorporate all the dry ingredients.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Add 1 tablespoon of the dairy-free chocolate chips into the batter and gently fold them in. Reserve the remaining ½ tablespoon to sprinkle on top.
Top and Microwave
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on the surface of the batter. Place the mug in the center of the microwave and cook on high for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Microwaves vary, so start with 90 seconds and check the texture—cake should look set but slightly gooey in the middle.
Cool Slightly
- Let the mug cake sit for 1–2 minutes after microwaving. It will continue to cook slightly and firm up. Be careful, the mug will be hot.
Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy warm, straight from the mug. You can top it with vegan whipped cream, a drizzle of nut butter, or a scoop of dairy-free ice cream if you like.