This microwave mug cake recipe is a 10/10. It is chocolate heaven in a cup. Prepared in minutes. It is vegan, refined sugar-free, and easily made gluten-free to be enjoyed by all. This recipe will satisfy those chocolate cravings in 90 seconds and with only one mug needed to clean. It really is too good to be true.
You can also substitute the apple sauce for plain Icelandic or Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt) to increase the protein content. Have fun with additional toppings such as yogurt, fresh fruit, cocoa nibs, or walnut pieces. I promise that you or your loved ones will be making this recipe over and over.
I am super excited for you to try.
I’d love to know your thoughts with a comment or rating below.
Tag @shelbylaranutrition with your creations.
Molten Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp All purpose flour gluten free flour (same ratio)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp milk or dairy free milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter or any nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter)
- 1 tbsp dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (for dairy-free, try Enjoy Life chocolate chips) add 1 additional Tbsp for an extra chocolatey mug cake
Optional Toppings: yogurt, fresh fruit, cacao nibs, broken walnut pieces
Instructions
- Use cooking spray to spray a microwave-safe 12-oz mug.
- Add flour, cacao powder, baking powder, and salt into the mug and stir together.
- Add the milk, apple sauce, maple syrup, and sunflower seed butter. Whisk with a fork until combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 90 seconds. Check if cooked by inserting a toothpick into the centre of the mug cake. The toothpick should come out with only a few moist pieces. If toothpick looks very wet, add another 10-30 seconds.
- Let cool for 3 minutes as the cake will be very hot. Add with any additional toppings, if desired, and Enjoy!!!