3 Minute Vegan Mug Cake
Craving something sweet but short on time? This 3-minute vegan mug cake delivers a warm, fluffy dessert in just minutes. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, it’s single-serve, customizable, and perfect for satisfying quick cravings.
Equipment
- Microwave
- Microwave-safe Mug (10-12oz or 300-350ml)
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp White Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Oil (Vegetable, coconut, or melted butter)
- 1 tbsp Plant-Based Milk (Almond, soy, oat, etc.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with spray oil.
- Add 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour, 3 tbsp White Sugar, 1/4 tsp Baking Powder, and 1/8 tsp Salt. Stir with a fork or spatula until evenly combined.
- Pour in 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Plant-Based Milk, and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Stir until smooth and slightly thick, with no lumps.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins. .
- Microwave on high for 1–1 ½ minutes. Check the cake; if glossy, continue in 10-second intervals until set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Let cool for 1 minute. Enjoy plain or top with vegan buttercream, a drizzle of blueberry compote, plant-based whipped cream icing.
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Notes
- Microwave tip: Taller mugs allow room for the cake to rise.
- Serving: Best enjoyed immediately while warm.
- Storage: Cool completely, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1–2 days. Reheat 10–20 seconds and fluff with a fork.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour alternative.
- Sugar-Free: Swap sugar for your preferred alternative; texture may vary slightly.
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Flavour Options:
- Chocolate Twist: Replace 1 tbsp flour with cocoa powder; add chocolate chips.
- Fruity Fun: Stir in dried fruit, fresh berries, or berry compote.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped nuts or seeds.
- Fun & Festive: Use 1–2 tsp vegan sprinkles; for birthday cake flavour, try ½ tsp vanilla + ½ tsp almond extract.
- Quick Tip: Keep mix-ins simple - the recipe is designed to be fast, fuss-free, and ready in minutes.
- Nutrition: This is provided as a guide only based on the actual ingredients used to create this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Mug CakeCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 4.6gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 2.2gSodium: 49mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 38.5gIron: 4mg
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