You know how much I love vegan mug cake recipes, right? I already shared my vegan vanilla mug cake or peanut butter mug cake before, and you love them both. Today I am back with the best vegan chocolate mug cake ever!
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make this chocolate vegan mug cake recipe are:
All-Purpose Flour – I tested the recipe with standard wheat flour and all-purpose gluten-free flour. Both options work, but the cake is dense and not as fluffy using a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour blend. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – I choose unsweetened cocoa because it makes adjusting the sweetness much easier. Coconut Sugar – or unrefined cane sugar or erythritol for a sugar-free option. Of course, regular sugar works too. But I always prefer to use unrefined sugar options. They are healthier and higher in nutrients. Olive Oil – use light olive oil or avocado oil. Both are healthy low-saturated-fat oils to bake with and keep the mug cake fudgy, not dense or dry. Coconut oil works as well, but the coconut flavor is not always appreciated. I didn’t try the recipe oil-free, but I recommend using 1 tablespoon of mashed banana or applesauce to replace oil if you want to try it oil-free. Baking Powder – to give the mug cake an airy, fluffy texture. Vanilla Extract – for flavor. Chocolate Chips – Make sure they are vegan. Most dark chocolate chips contain added milk, so it is better to double-check the ingredient list.
How To Make Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Mug cakes are the easiest cake to make in less than 5 minutes, preparation included. They require only basic ingredients and a microwave oven for baking.
Cooking Time
As a general rule, this is some cooking time recommendation based on the microwave power you are using.
At 900W – microwave for 90 seconds At 1200W – microwave for 60 seconds At 600W – microwave for 90 seconds, then test the texture. You may enjoy the chocolate lava center or want to return it to the microwave for an extra 20 seconds to set.
Oven-Baking Option
If you don’t have a microwave at home, you can use your oven for baking this recipe. A mug cake baked in the oven store much longer than a microwave-baked version. You can store this cake in the pantry for 2-3 days, covered with a silicone lid to prevent the top from drying out.
Storage Instructions
Unfortunately, you can’t store mug cakes baked in your microwave. Microwave is a fast cooking process that dehydrates food quickly. While it is a convenient method to cook a cake in less than 2 minutes, it allows dry out the ingredients quickly. Therefore, a mug cake shouldn’t be baked in advance and eaten straight away from the mug to enjoy its best texture. However, you can make the mug cake batter ahead, store it in the fridge, and microwave it just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
A microwave mug cake is better served immediately, straight away from the mug. You can also flip it over a plate too, but it won’t look as beautiful. The best vegan toppings are:
Vegan ice cream Vegan whipped coconut cream A dollop of peanut butter or almond butter
More Vegan Mug Cake Recipes
I love vegan mug cake recipes! They are fast, convenient, and delicious. You can find more vegan mug cakes:
