Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Name: Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup whole wheat flour; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder; 0.125 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

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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!

Recipe by Yvonne07

Published on June 19, 2020

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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

¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ 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

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.
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
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
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.