Gluten-Free Mug Cake
Enjoy a delicious, gluten-free mug cake in minutes! This simple and easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a quick sweet treat. A simple chocolate cake with just the right amount of sweetness, you can satisfy any chocolate craving quickly. Top with some whipped cream and berries, a swirl of chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles, or a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour blend - 27g
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar - 37.5g
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder - 22g
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - or other neutral-tasting oil
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk - 50g
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Whisk the gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a glass mug or ramekin.
- Add the oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Microwave for 60-90 seconds, until the top of the cake no longer looks shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake!
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with chocolate frosting and sprinkles if you’d like!
Notes
- My microwave is 1000 watts and I cooked my gluten-free mug cake for about 65-70 seconds. Depending on the power on your microwave, you may need more or less time than I did. Microwave the mug cake for one minute and see if it’s done cooking. If not, keep microwaving in 10-15 second increments until it’s cooked through.
- If you overcook your mug cake, it will be really rubbery.
- I like to mix all of my ingredients in my mug, but you can also mix it together in a small bowl first if you prefer. You can make sure the batter gets thoroughly mixed together this way.
- This recipe was tested with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour (in the blue bag). I cannot guarantee that other gluten-free flour blends or almond flour will work because I have not tested them myself.
- Vegan option: This recipe is vegan as long as you use granulated sugar that is vegan.
- Dairy-free option: As written, this recipe is already dairy-free. If you are not dairy-free, you can use cow’s milk if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg
