Vegan Vanilla Mug Cake

Close up of a vanilla cake with sprinkles with a bite removed showing a fluffy, soft texture.

This quick and easy recipe for vegan vanilla mug cake creates a soft, fluffy and rich-tasting cake that’s made in a microwave.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Vegan

Keyword Vegan vanilla cake in a mug, Vegan vanilla mug cake

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings Serving

Calories 336kcal

Equipment

Mug
Measuring spoons
Spoon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plant-based milk , I use soy (30 milliliters)
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar (22 grams)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 milliliters)*
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (30 grams)
1 tablespoon almond flour , optional** (7 grams)
½ teaspoon baking powder
vegan sprinkles (about ½ teaspoon; optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Liquid Ingredients

Select a large mug for this recipe, ideally one that is wide (rather than tall and narrow).
Add plant-based milk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt to the mug.
Stir until well mixed and the sugar dissolves.

Step 2: Stir in Dry Ingredients

Add all-purpose flour, almond flour (if using), baking powder and optional sprinkles to the mug.
Stir well, until there are no clumps of flour or sections of liquid in the mug, particularly at the bottom.

Step 3: Microwave and Serve

Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds on full powder. Every microwave is different and cooking time may vary from 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds.
Remove from the microwave as soon as the cake is cooked and allow the cake to sit for a full minute before eating (cake needs time to set).
Optional to serve topped with vegan vanilla ice cream, coconut whipped cream, sprinkles or whatever you like.

Notes

*Or melted vegan butter/ margarine.
**Can replace with an extra ½ tablespoon (5 grams) all-purpose flour.

Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

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