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A 3 minute mug cake in a white mug on a wooden board with a spoon in the mug.

3 Minute Vegan Mug Cake

5 from 3 votes
Bake Angel
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.
Makes: 1 Mug Cake
Calories: 432 kcal
Prep: 1 minute
Bake: 1 minute
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total: 3 minutes
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Equipment

Angela's Top Tip

Weigh your dry ingredients in grams with a scale for best results!

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 3 tbsp White Sugar
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil (Vegetable, coconut, or melted butter)
  • 2 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, 1/2 tsp Baking Powder, and 1/4 tsp Salt. Stir with a fork or spatula until evenly combined.
  • Pour in 2 tbsp Oil, 2 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. Baker's Tip - I use a 900kw microwave. Check sooner if your microwave is more powerful.
  • 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. I use a 350ml mug for my mug cakes. You can also use a ramekin. 
Microwave Power: This recipe was tested with a 900kw microwave. Adjust timings if your microwave wattage differs. 
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.
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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