Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan)
This Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan) will totally blow you away! It’s vegan and made with very easy pantry ingredients in under 5 minutes start to finish. It has an incredible chocolate-y flavour that’s so addictive!
When I first came out with my Vegan Chocolate Cake, I didn’t realise how popular it would become! It’s been incredible seeing all your reviews and photos, and it let me know that I will definitely be coming with even more classics.
You know mug cakes are my thing. For my Vegan Banana Bread, I made my Banana Bread Mug Cake. For my Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies, I made my tahini chocolate chip mug cake. Now *drum roll please* presenting my Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake! It’s for me, the perfect single size version of my chocolate cake! I can’t count how many times I’ve eaten this (I’ll just say it’s for testing!) so know for sure that you’ll LOVE IT!
What is a mug cake?
In case you don’t know, a mug cake is exactly what it sounds like. A quick single-serving cake that’s usually whipped up in your mug and cooked quickly in it too. It usually takes about a minute to two minutes to make, and the result is a fully cooked, delicious and moist mini cake. I’ve made one before that’s the #1 search result for vegan brownie mug cake, so be sure to check that one out too.
Needless to say – mug cakes are incredibly convenient and so tasty! You usually only want a single serving anyway, and the overall time is always less than 5 minutes to make!
Best tips for making mug cakes
Making a mug cake is pretty much foolproof, but these few tips help to make a big difference. I’ve tested mug cakes over 2 dozen times (yes!), and here are the top tips I took away:
- Use a wide short-ish mug (like the one in these photos!). If you have a variety to choose from, using this type of mug means the cake rises higher in a concentrated space. I’ve found this helps with cooking.
- Ensure to stir it all together. Don’t go whisking it for minutes on end, but ensure your entire mug cake is mixed. Since it’s such a small container it can be easy to miss the bottom. Just ensure you incorporate everything. Sometimes I scoop from the bottom up a few times to ensure this.
- Adjust your time based on your microwave. The times I’ve provided should work but yours may need an extra 10 seconds. It’ll cook edges to centre so just check the centre that it’s mostly cooked…BUT:
- BUT, don’t overcook. This will make your mug cake gummy and rubbery and dry. Remember that the mug cake will keep cooking while it’s cooling so it’s better to slightly under bake it.
- Let it cool for like 3 to 5 minutes before digging in. It really does make a difference, like how you’d let a cake or brownies cool first!
- I’ve included instructions for baking this in your oven too!
That’s it friends! Whip this up and enjoy so much!!
Other mug cake recipes
- Banana Bread Mug Cake
- Vegan Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake
- Chocolate Chip Tahini Mug Cake
- Pumpkin Butter Mug Cake
Enjoy friends! If you make this Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan), please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!
Chocolate Mug Cake (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil, any oil of choice
- 3 tablespoons milk, any vegan milk works
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, I use cane sugar, you can use brown or coconut too
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, or gluten free flour mix*
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mug, add in the oil, milk, sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk together for about 15 seconds. Add in the flour, baking powder, sea salt and vanilla extract.
- Stir to combine for about 30 more seconds to ensure it’s all incorporated, ensuring you get the bottoms too. Add in the chocolate chips and fold in. Feel free to sprinkle some of them on top.
- Place in your microwave for 65 seconds. It's okay if it's slightly undercooked because it'll continue to cook while it cools. It's better for it to be slightly undercooked than overcooked. Remove and let cool for about 3 to 5 minutes. Trust me!
- If making in your oven, preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and bake in about a 3.5-inch ramekin (ensure it's oven safe) for 25 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Best tips for making mug cakes
Making a mug cake is pretty much foolproof, but these few tips help to make a big difference. I’ve tested mug cakes over 2 dozen times (yes!), and here are the top tips I took away:- Use a wide short-ish mug (like the one in these photos!). If you have a variety to choose from, using this type of mug means the cake rises higher in a concentrated space. I’ve found this helps with cooking.
- Ensure to stir it all together. Don’t go whisking it for minutes on end, but ensure your entire mug cake is mixed. Since it’s such a small container it can be easy to miss the bottom. Just ensure you incorporate everything. Sometimes I scoop from the bottom up a few times to ensure this.
- Adjust your time based on your microwave. The times I’ve provided should work but yours may need an extra 10 seconds. It’ll cook edges to centre so just check the centre that it’s mostly cooked…BUT:
- BUT, don’t overcook. This will make your mug cake gummy and rubbery and dry. Remember that the mug cake will keep cooking while it’s cooling so it’s better to slightly under bake it.
- Let it cool for like 3 to 5 minutes before digging in. It really does make a difference, like how you’d let a cake or brownies cool first!
- I’ve included instructions for baking this in your oven too!
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love this recipe just like all the others jessica has!
OMG! The best ever mug cake recipe. I made it in the oven and I couldn’t stop licking the mug 😂
The perfect late night sweet treat!! I’ve made this mug cake multiple times over the past month or so and it always comes out great (listen to Jess, and leave it to rest for the 5 mins after microwaving. It really does help). No preheating the oven, no dirty bowls and whisks, and dessert is ready is 6 mins. Thanks for another great recipe 🙂
Aww!! Thanks so much Khalia!!
I was craving something sweet and simple and this Chocolate Mug Cake satisfied my craving. It was moist and delicious. I substitute the chocolate chips for pecans, I’ll be making this again real soon. Even the picky husband enjoyed it too.
Such a delicious mug cake and so quick to make, which is important for the late night cravings! I love that the ingredients are already staples in my pantry, easy to make anytime.
Awesome we’re so happy you enjoyed it Tabi! Thanks so much for reading!
Just finished eating this! It is such a delicious recipe! I bookmarked and will be making this any time I crave some chocolate cake. Next time I will try it with some vanilla ice cream 🙂
Thank you so much, Miranda! We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. Vanilla ice cream is perfect with it!
Perfect! Yummy evening treat, so easy to make, even easier to finish off ! I did not have chocolate chips but substituted some cinnamon chips which gave the cake a lovely warm flavor. Can’t wait to make it again!
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice comment!
I’m wondering if i can use an oven instead of the microwave? Wondering if it comes out the same and if i can use the oven how do i adjust the time? Thanks!
Hi Kalanii! Thanks so much for reading! yes you can the recipe card has instructions for using the oven if preferred. I hope this helps!
Best mugcake ever!!! 😋😋😋😋😋😋 I could get used to this!!
Awesome we’re so happy you enjoyed it Juls! Thanks so much for reading!
My husband and I have been making this cake on repeat for the last 2 weeks! We’re addicted! It’s the perfect amount and just the right amount of sweetness..
Awesome we’re so happy you and your husband enjoyed it so much Jessica! Thanks so much for reading!