Double Chocolate Mug Cake: A Rich 5-Minute Vegan Dessert
Satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes with this Double Chocolate Mug Cake. It uses Dutch-process cocoa and dairy-free chocolate chunks to create a moist, rich, and molten center dessert that is entirely vegan and made in the microwave.
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yield1 mug cake 1x
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (17g)
- 2 Tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder (12g)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened soy milk (45ml)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15ml)
- 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 20 g dairy-free dark chocolate (divided)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Add Chocolate: Press half of the dark chocolate into the middle of the batter for a molten center. Add the remaining chocolate to the top.
- Cook: Microwave on high (800 – 900 W) for 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the chocolate center) comes out clean. Add 15-second intervals if needed.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, add desired toppings like berries or powdered sugar, and enjoy.
Notes
If you prefer baking, place the batter in an oven-safe ramekin and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
