Vegan Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Vegan Chocolate Cake in a Mug - This microwave chocolate mug cake is moist, easy to make, requires no eggs, no milk, and no baking powder.

It has a delicious, sweet strawberry topping. Not only is it flavorful and moist, but it's also dairy-free and vegan.

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Why I love this vegan chocolate mug cake

This mug cake is just the right amount of chocolate without being too rich. It's flavorful and moist. It also rises so much better than most mug cakes.

While most mug cakes go flat, this one stays nice and fluffy. It has a great flavor and texture paired with the sweet strawberry topping.

It also happens to be vegan dairy-free. It doesn't use eggs, milk, or baking powder.

ingredients you'll need

• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• baking soda
• salt
• white vinegar
• vanilla extract
• water
• oil (I used avocado oil)

Ingredients you'll need for the sweet strawberry topping

• strawberries
• sugar
• vanilla extract

how to make chocolate mug cake with sweet strawberry topping

Detailed instructions and measurements for chocolate mug cake with sweet strawberry topping are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Add your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mug. Mix to combine.
2. Once mixed, make three small wells in the dry ingredients.
3. Pour the vinegar, vanilla, and oil in each of the wells. Pour water over the entire mixture.
4. Mix the wet into the dry ingredients until they are fully combined.
5. Microwave for 1 minute 40 seconds. Your microwave may need more or less time depending on the wattage. Start low and if it needs more time you can add it back in. Don't overcook it!
6. Add your strawberries, sugar, and vanilla to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
7. Add your strawberry sauce to the top of your cake. We like to top ours with additional chocolate pieces and a little powdered sugar.

tips and tricks for this recipe

• Be sure to mix your dry ingredients first. Don't skip this. That way you don't have any clumps.
• You can add extra bits of chocolate to the cake if you want it more chocolatey.
• Don't cook your strawberries too long. They'll start to break down and you'll end up with mush.

how to lower the calories or WW points

• You can replace the sugar with a sugar substitute.
• I have not tried it myself, but you could try replacing the oil with a calorie-friendly option.

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Vegan Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Kara - Sweetly Splendid

This chocolate mug cake is moist, easy to make, requires no eggs, no milk, and no baking powder. It has a delicious, sweet strawberry topping. Not only is it flavorful and moist, but it's also dairy-free and vegan.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 3 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1 mug cake + 6 servings of strawberry topping

Calories 448 kcal

Protein 4 g

Ingredients

  

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• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of salt
• ½ teaspoon white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons oil I used avocado oil
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon water
• 8 oz strawberries chopped
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

 

• Add your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the mug. Mix to combine.
• Once mixed, make three small wells in the dry ingredients.
• Pour the vinegar, vanilla, and oil into each of the wells. Pour water over the entire mixture.
• Mix the wet into the dry ingredients until they are fully combined.
• Microwave for 1 minute 40 seconds. Your microwave may need more or less time depending on the wattage. Start low and if it needs more time you can add it back in. Don't overcook it!
• Add your strawberries, sugar, and vanilla to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
• Add your strawberry sauce to the top of your cake. We like to top ours with additional chocolate pieces and a little powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutritional Information is for 1 mug cake and 2 tablespoons of strawberry topping

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Serving Size

 

1 mug cake + 2 tbsp strawberry topping

Amount per Serving

Calories

448

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

10

g

15

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

366

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

85

g

28

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

57

g

63

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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