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Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

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This is the ultimate “emergency dessert” for those late-night cravings. It’s a warm, fudgy, and decadent chocolate cake made right in your favorite mug. No eggs, no dairy, and zero mountain of dishes. It’s basically a chocolate hug in a cup that’s ready before your favorite show finishes its intro.

Ingredients

The Dry Base:

  • All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons (level it off with a knife)
  • Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
  • Baking powder: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/8 teaspoon (don’t skip—it makes the chocolate pop!)

The Wet Mix:

  • Non-dairy milk: 3 tablespoons (oat or soy are great)
  • Oil: 1 tablespoon (canola or melted coconut oil)
  • Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon

The Gooey Center:

  • Dairy-free chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Whisk the Dry Bits: Grab a 12oz microwave-safe mug. Toss in the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Give it a good whisk with a fork. Make sure you dig into the bottom corners so no dry flour is left hiding.
  2. Add the Wet Mix: Pour in your plant milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir gently until it looks like thick, glossy chocolate ribbons.
  3. The Secret Step: Stir in your chocolate chips. I like to push a few down into the center with my finger. This creates those “lava” pockets we love.
  4. Microwave: Pop the mug in the microwave for 40 to 60 seconds.
  5. Check for Done: At 40 seconds, the top should look slightly shiny and wet. Stop there for a fudgy texture. If you want it more like a traditional cake, give it another 10–20 seconds.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

  • Top with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream while it’s still hot.
  • Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
  • Pro Move: Drop a spoonful of peanut butter in the middle before cooking.

Expert Tips:

  • Don’t overcook it! A mug cake keeps cooking for a minute after it’s out. If it looks “perfect” in the microwave, it might be dry by the time you eat it.
  • The Mug Matters: Use a standard 12oz mug. Anything smaller might overflow and make a mess of your microwave.

Storage & Reheating:

  • Best enjoyed fresh. Mug cakes can get firm as they cool.
  • If you have leftovers, cover the mug with wrap. It stays fine at room temp for 24 hours.
  • To reheat, zap it for 10 seconds with a tiny splash of water on top to bring the moisture back.

Find it online: https://recipesh.com/vegan-chocolate-mug-cake/