The Ultimate Easy Vegan Mug Cake

Because Sometimes You Need Cake Now

I love recipes that show how simple vegan baking can be, and this vegan mug cake is one of my all-time favourites. It’s soft, chocolatey, comforting, and ready in under 5 minutes from start to finish.

One mug. One fork. One microwave. That’s it.

This is the kind of recipe I share with friends to prove that baking doesn’t have to be complicated, and that vegan baking is just… baking. No egg replacers, no fancy ingredients, no drama.

This is the easiest and quickest chocolate cakes you'll ever make

The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

You’ll need:

• 4 tbsp plain flour

• 2 tbsp sugar (caster or brown)

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 3 tbsp plant milk (soy, oat, almond – whatever you prefer)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, but lovely)

Optional extras:

• Dairy-free chocolate chips

• Chopped nuts

• A spoon of nut butter in the middle

Method:

1. Add all the dry ingredients straight into a microwave-safe mug and mix well with a fork.

2. Pour in the plant milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Make sure there is no dry flour at the bottom.

3. If you’re adding chocolate chips or a filling, stir them in now, or drop them into the centre.

4. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds.

   • Start with 60 seconds and check - it should look set but still soft.

5. Let it cool for a minute, then enjoy straight from the mug.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients

This ultimate vegan mug cake is made from simple plant-based ingredients that add nutrients to your diet.

Plain Flour

• Provides carbohydrates for quick energy

• Fortified flours often contain added iron and B vitamins

Cocoa Powder

• Rich in antioxidants called flavonoids

• Contains magnesium and iron

• Linked to improved mood (yes, chocolate really can make you happier)

Plant Milk

• Naturally cholesterol-free

• Often fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and B12 and sometimes with calcium and iodine

• Soy milk adds extra protein

Vegetable or Coconut Oil

• No cholesterol

• Provides essential fats needed for nutrient absorption

• Coconut oil adds richness, while vegetable oil keeps the cake light

Optional Add-Ins

• Nuts add fibre, protein, and healthy fats

• Dark vegan chocolate provides more antioxidants and iron

• Nut butter adds protein and minerals, and makes it extra filling

Why I Love This Recipe

This vegan mug cake is perfect for beginners, students, busy evenings, or anyone who thinks vegan baking is complicated.

It’s proof that:

• You don’t need eggs to bake

• You don’t need expensive substitutes

• Vegan baking can be super simple

  
  

When you try it, tweak it, or invent your own version. Baking should be fun, flexible, and delicious - especially when it’s vegan.

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