Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

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This is the culmination of hundreds of mug cake attempts... what I have personally found to have the perfect amount of sweetness and texture while still remaining low calorie. Unlike most mug cake recipes, it's not gummy. It's vegan and oil free!

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
7 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 mug cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce

  • 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed

  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips

  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk whole wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mug. Mix in applesauce, 1 tablespoon water, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to reach a cake batter consistency. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.

  2. Microwave on high for 1 minutes and 30 seconds. Add 30 seconds if top doesn't appear set.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda(R)) for the sugar if preferred.

Feel free to sub any mix-ins you like - frozen or fresh fruit chunks, various types of chocolate chips, a dollop of nut butter, anything. You can also add in other types of flavor extracts - coconut, orange, banana, etc.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451 Calories
13g Fat
87g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Sodium 438mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 53g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 256mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.