18 Delicious Vegan Mug Cake Recipes For Your Kids

18 Delicious Vegan Mug Cake Recipes For Your Kids

If you've never prepared a mug cake, you probably ask yourself, “What the heck is a mug cake!?”

A mug cake is a single-serving cake baked in the microwave in a mug—the greatest innovation of all time! Mug cakes are popular because they're simple to make and serve.

You don't want to have to get out all your baking supplies, let alone create an entire cake when you want cake.

Are Vegan Cakes Good For Your Kids?

Vegan cakes are similar to any other cake in that they are a treat to be enjoyed in moderation. You might wonder if vegan cakes are healthier than non-vegan cakes.

For the most part, no; while the absence of butter may result in lower saturated fat levels, the vegan-friendly substitute, commonly cocoa butter, may have similar saturated fat levels.

So, while vegan cakes are lower in calories than dairy-based ones, they often contain a lot of sugar, so even if they are healthier, they aren't exactly one of your five daily.

And that's perfectly fine! If we could eat cake daily, it would quickly lose its allure.

Vegan Mug Cake Recipes

Now I'll share some easy Vegan Mug Cake Recipes and delicious ways to satisfy our sweet craving!

1. Vanilla Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 3 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 4 tablespoons
• White granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Soy milk or other non-dairy milk: 3 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon

Method

1. Combine all-purpose flour, white granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mug.
2. Combine the soy milk, canola oil, and vanilla essence in a batter. Don't overmix, but ensure everything is integrated by scraping the sides and bottom of the mug.
3. Microwave for 90 seconds on high in a microwave-safe dish. The top should appear set and finished, with the edges pulling away from the sides.
4. Allow to cool completely before adding sprinkles and vegan whipped cream (optional).

2. Chocolate Chip Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 7 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Coconut oil: ½ tablespoon
• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
• Maple or agave syrup: 1 tablespoon
• Vegan protein powder: ¼ cup
• Almond flour: 1 tablespoon
• Arrowroot starch: 1 tablespoon
• Almond milk: 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Vegan chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons

Method

1. Gather all your ingredients and any other ingredients you want to include in your cupcake recipe.
2. Whisk or spatula the ingredients in a small mixing basin until a smooth batter develops. Before transferring the batter to the microwave-safe container, coat it with coconut oil or cooking spray. Add any other toppings or mix-ins you want.
3. Bake for 1 minute and 15 seconds in the microwave until done! Then have fun!

3. Peanut Butter Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Flour: 3 teaspoons
• Sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Vegan milk: 3 teaspoons
• Creamy peanut butter: 2 teaspoons

Method

1. In a 10 oz mug, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the milk and mix well. Stir in the peanut butter (it's fine if the batter is lumpy).
2. Microwave the mug on a paper plate or a paper towel. Microwave for 60 to 70 seconds on high. When you poke the cake, it will rise and spring back slightly.
3. Microwave in 10-second increments if it hasn't risen to the top edge of the mug. If you microwave the cake for too long, it will become rubbery. Allow for cooling for at least 2 minutes.

4. Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 1 minute | Total time: 6 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
• Vegan cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
• Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Coconut oil: 1 tablespoon
• Non-dairy milk: 3 tablespoons
• Pure vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
• Dairy-free chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons

Method

1. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a cup. To combine the ingredients, stir or whisk them together.
2. In the cup with the dry ingredients, pour the oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract and stir thoroughly with a spoon. On top, sprinkle the chocolate chunks.
3. Cook for 40 seconds in the microwave. It will probably be slightly undercooked in the center, which is fine with me, but if you want it to be more cooked, microwave it for another 10-20 seconds.
4. Serve right away.

5. Banana Bread Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 4 minutes | Cook time: 1 minute | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Mashed bananas: ⅓ cup
• Oil: 1 tablespoon
• Vegan milk: 1 tablespoon
• Raw brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• All-purpose flour: 3 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Pinch of sea salt
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Chocolate chips: 1 tablespoon

Method

1. Combine the mashed banana, oil, milk, and sugar in a mug. For around 30 seconds, whisk together until combined and the banana is completely mashed. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing dish.
2. Stir for another 20 seconds to ensure it's fully incorporated, and be careful to get the bottoms. If using, fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Sprinkle some of them on top if you'd like.
3. Microwave for approximately 80 seconds. It's fine if it's undercooked; it'll finish cooking as it cools. It's preferable to have it slightly undercooked rather than overcooked. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 3 minutes.

6. Red Velvet Vegan Mug Cake Recipes

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 7 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 6 tablespoons
• Sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa powder: 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Vegan milk: ⅓ cup
• Dairy-free buttery spread or oil: 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract (to taste), plus a few drops for the filling: ¼ to ½ teaspoon
• Natural red food colouring, or as desired: ¼ to 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar: 3 tablespoons

Method

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a 12-ounce cup. Combine the milk beverage or water, buttery spread or oil, vanilla extract, and food colouring in a large mixing bowl. Blend everything until it is smooth.
2. Whisk together the powdered sugar, cream cheese replacement, and a few drops of vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Drop the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter and gently press it until it is completely coated.
4. Microwave the cake on high for 90 seconds or until just cooked through.

7. Lemon Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 7 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Oat flour: 6 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Lemon zest: ½ teaspoon
• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
• Agave syrup: 1 tablespoon
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Combine oat flour, baking powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, agave syrup, and a teaspoon of salt in a mug and mix well.
2. Microwave on high for 12 minutes at 1000 watts.
3. Set aside for a few minutes to cool before serving.

8. Banana Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 3 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Banana mashed: ¼ cup
• Almond butter: 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
• Vegan milk: 2 tablespoons
• White whole wheat flour: 5 tablespoon
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Mini dark chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons

Method

1. On a plate, mash your bananas with a fork, then measure ¼ cup.
2. Combine the banana, almond butter, maple syrup, and vegan milk in a mug. Mix all ingredients using a fork (ensure the almond butter is well incorporated).
3. Then whisk in the flour and baking powder until everything is well combined. I prefer to stir with a fork, but if necessary, I'll use a spatula to ensure no dry pockets against the cup's walls or bottom (to avoid overmixing).
4. Stir in the chocolate chunks until everything is well combined.
5. Microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Then, double-check to see if everything is finished. You may have to cook the mug cake for 10 seconds at a time until it looks done. Allow your cupcake to rest for around 2-3 minutes after that.

9. Strawberry Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minute | Cook time: 1½ minutes | Total time: 6½ minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 1 large
• Coconut cream: 3 tablespoons
• Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla: 1 teaspoon
• Apple cider vinegar: ½ teaspoon
• Gluten-free oat flour: ¼ cup
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon

Method

1. Stir together the coconut cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar in an 8-10 oz.. mug. Stir in the oat flour and baking powder until everything is well mixed. Strawberries are sliced and folded.
2. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds on high (1000 W). Allow 1 minute to cool before adding the coconut whipped cream and dusting with powdered sugar, if preferred. Enjoy!

10. Carrot Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 4 minutes | Cook time: 1 minute | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Creamy cashew butter: 2 tablespoons
• Maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
• Unsweetened applesauce: 2 tablespoons
• Unsweetened almond milk: 1 tablespoon
• Grated carrots: 1½ tablespoons
• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
• Superfine Almond flour: 3½ tablespoons
• Gluten-free baking powder: ⅔ teaspoon
• Cinnamon: ⅔ teaspoon
• Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon
• Nutmeg: ⅛ teaspoon

Method

1. Using a small fork or whisk, blend the cashew butter, maple syrup, applesauce, grated carrots, milk, and vanilla in a large (14 oz.) heat-safe mug or (12-14 oz.) ramekin until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until the batter is smooth and clump-free.
2. Microwave for 65-75 seconds, putting the mug on a small plate (in case of spillage). Check to see if the cake is finished. (Depending on how strong your microwave is, you may need to microwave for less time or an additional 5-10 seconds.)

11. Chocolate Moist Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 1 minute | Total time: 6 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
• Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
• Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Canola oil, melted coconut oil, or vegan butter: 1 tablespoon
• Non-dairy milk: 3 tablespoons
• Pure vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
• Dairy-free chocolate chips: 2 tablespoons

Method

1. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a cup. To combine the ingredients, stir or whisk them together.
2. In the cup with the dry ingredients, pour the oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract and stir thoroughly with a spoon. On top, sprinkle the chocolate chunks.
3. Cook for 40 seconds in the microwave. It will probably be slightly undercooked in the centre, which is fine with me, but if you want it to be more cooked, microwave it for another 10-20 seconds.

12. Pumpkin Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 3 minutes | Cook mime: 2 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
• Pumpkin pie spice: ¼ teaspoon
• Baking soda: ⅛ teaspoon
• Plant-based milk: 3 tablespoons
• Pumpkin puree: 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil: 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice: ¼ teaspoon
• Vegan whipped cream and ground cinnamon for serving
• Pinch table salt

Method

1. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing basin. Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, oil, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
2. Fill a 12-ounce coffee mug halfway with batter. A pinch or two of sugar can be sprinkled on top if desired. Microwave for 1 and 12 minutes on high power. Allow for one minute of rest before serving. Finish with a dollop of vegan whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Enjoy!

13. Peach Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 7 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Sliced peaches: ¾ cup
• Coconut flour: 1 tablespoon
• Cinnamon powder: ½ teaspoon
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Almond milk: 2 tablespoons
• Instant oats: 2 tablespoons
• Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon

Method

1. Except for the peaches, combine all ingredients in a mixing basin.
2. Fill a microwave-safe mug halfway with peaches. Add the crumb mixture on top.
3. Microwave for 2-3 minutes on high.

14. Lemon Poppy Seed Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 12 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients For The Mug Cake

• Oat flour: ⅓ cup
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Lemon juice: ½–1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
• Applesauce: 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
• Poppy seeds: ¼ teaspoon
• Dash of turmeric

Ingredients For The Frosting

• Chopped pineapple: 1 cup
• Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
• Lemon zest: ½ teaspoon
• Tapioca starch or cornstarch: ½ teaspoon

Method For The Mug Cake

1. In a microwave-safe ramekin or mug, combine all of the ingredients. Otherwise, the batter will overflow if you fill it more than halfway.
2. 1–1½ minutes in the microwave

Method For The Frosting

1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes on high, stirring halfway through. It should have the consistency of a thick glaze.
3. Enjoy your mug cake with a dollop of icing on top.

15. Avocado Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 4 minutes | Cook time: 1 minute | Total time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Mashed avocado: 2 tablespoons
• All-purpose flour: 4 tablespoons
• Granulated white sugar: 3 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Vegan milk: 2½ tablespoons
• Vegetable oil: ½ tablespoon

Method

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a microwave-safe mug. Use an 8 oz.. mug to make a cake that will rise to the top. You can also use a larger cup, but it will not rise as high. If you use anything smaller than 8 ounces, the cake will overflow.
2. Combine all ingredients with a tiny whisk until a smooth batter develops. Make sure any avocado chunks are crushed. Cook for 1 minute and 20 seconds in the microwave.
3. Your time may differ significantly. On a 1000-watt microwave, mine took exactly 1 minute and 20 seconds. Allow a few minutes for the cake to cool before serving. The cake is best eaten within a few hours of its preparation.

16. Blueberry Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 28 minutes | Total time: 33 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Blueberries: ⅓ cup
• Vegan milk: 1 tablespoon
• Rolled oats: ½ cup
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
• Oil, coconut butter: 1 tablespoon
• Applesauce or mashed banana: ⅓ cup
• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon

Method

1. Grease a 1-cup ramekin, dish, or mug with cooking spray. Add all the ingredients in a mixing bowl except for the berries. Stir in the berries gently so they don't break. Pour into the mug or dish and bake on the center rack of an oven that has not been preheated.
2. Preheat the oven to 380°F and bake for 28 minutes. If preferred, finish with a last-minute broiling. You may also cook this meal in the microwave, though the duration will vary substantially depending on the power.

17. Almond Vegan Mug Cake

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Total time: 7 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Modern oats: 1 container
• Coconut sugar: ½–1 tablespoon
• Baking soda: ¼ teaspoon
• Almond milk: ⅓ cup
• Almond butter: 1½ tablespoons
• Coconut oil*: 1 tablespoon melted
• Almond extract: ⅛ teaspoon
• Pinch of salt

Mix-Ins

• Coconut: 1 tablespoon
• Vegan chocolate chips: 1 tablespoon

Method

1. Blend Modern Oats in a small blender until smooth. Oatmeal, coconut sugar, baking soda, and a bit of salt are all you need. Blend until the oats are the consistency of coarse flour.
2. Add almond milk, butter, coconut oil, and almond extract. Blend for another 5-10 seconds or until a batter forms.
3. Pour the batter into a well-greased 8-12 oz mug and toss in the coconut and chocolate chips. For 1-2 minutes in the microwave, heat the mug cake.

18. Dark Chocolate Mug Cake Recipes

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 3 minutes | Total time: 8 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• Flour: 3 tablespoons
• Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons
• Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: 1 pinch
• Guinness: 3 tablespoons
• Aquafaba: 3 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract: ¼ teaspoon
• Dark chocolate: 1 oz.

Method

1. In a small bowl, whisk the Aquafaba for one minute until foamy. Stir in the vanilla, Guinness, salt, and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a small cup and add to the liquids. Stir until everything is well blended.
3. Half the batter should be spooned into a mug, and a square of chocolate should be placed in the center. Pour the remaining batter on top and smooth it up.
4. If you want your cake to have a stronger Guinness flavour, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of the beer on top before putting it in the microwave.
5. The strength of each microwave varies.
6. I baked mine in the microwave for 2½ minutes at half power in the center, and it came out perfectly. After 2 minutes, lightly press the top of the cake with your finger to verify if it is baked. It's done when it feels springy and sturdy. The top will remain moist even after the center has cooked, leaving you with a wonderful brownie-like coating.

Conclusion

These simple Vegan Mug Cake Recipes take only 2 or 3 minutes to prepare in the microwave. When you're kid's craving sweets, but you don't have time to bake, these are ideal!

I trust you enjoyed this article about the 18 Delicious Vegan Mug Cake Recipes For Your Kids. Please stay tuned for more blog posts to come shortly. Take care!

JeannetteZ

 

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