Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

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!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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