Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake {Dairy-Free, Vegan}
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons gluten-free unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil (I used coconut oil); 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon gluten-free chocolate chips

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An easy recipe for a gluten-free chocolate mug cake. This cake is just like a wacky cake – no eggs, milk or butter needed. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a moist chocolate single-serving cake. The mug cake is naturally dairy-free and vegan.

Gluten-Free Mug Cake

A gluten-free chocolate mug cake is an easy, gluten-free dessert that can be made in just a few minutes. It only takes a few simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make this moist and decadent gluten-free cake for one.

This mug cake is a little different from most mug cakes. It is based on the Wacky Cake recipe.

A Wacky Cake is a chocolate cake recipe that uses no butter, eggs or milk. It was a popular dessert recipe during World War II when those ingredients were being rationed.

This is a gluten-free and single-serve version of that famous Wacky Cake. You can see just how easy this gluten-free chocolate mug cake is to make in the recipe video.

How To Make A Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

In large 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
Whisk in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water until all ingredients are combined and the batter is smooth.
Sprinkle the top of the batter with the chocolate chips.
Microwave mug cake for 70 seconds on high. Please watch your microwave. I have a 1500 watt microwave oven. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry.
I recommend that you place a plate or paper towel under your mug the first time you make this cake to catch any potential spillage if your cup is not large enough.
Carefully remove from the microwave and enjoy the cake! Let the cake cool for 1 to 2 minutes before eating.

Gluten-Free Flour

This gluten-free chocolate mug cake was made with a rice flour cup for cup blend. A cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend is one that already has the starches and xanthan gum it. The xanthan gum helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten.

So make sure to check the ingredients of your gluten-free flour as not to add any extra xanthan gum to your flour if it already includes it. If you do, you will get gummy cake!

My preferred gluten-free flour is Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.

This recipe will not work with almond or coconut flour.

Pro Tip For Measuring Gluten-Free Flour

I have found the best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. I use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Then I use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.

Please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. If you do, you could end up with more flour than is called for in the recipe because the flour often gets compacted in the bags.

Dairy-Free And Vegan Mug Cake

This gluten-free mug cake is also naturally dairy-free and vegan. This recipe contains no eggs or milk.

It is the perfect dessert if you are gluten-free and dairy-free, you are gluten-free and vegan, or gluten-free and egg-free. It really is a great and easy food allergy-free dessert.

Gluten-Free Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

This gluten-free mug cake is made right in a large coffee mug and baked in a microwave. You just whisk the ingredients together with a fork inside of the mug until smooth.

I always start with whisking together the dry ingredients together first. Then I add the liquid ingredients and then whisk together until the batter is smooth.

Don’t skip the chocolate chips, because it really does take the cake to the next level. You could get even fancier and top this mug cake with fresh berries, frosting, whipped cream or even ice cream.

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Comments

Susan says
May 11, 2020 at 3:50 pm

Absolutely delicious! Just made it, tested it, and trying my best to wait till after dinner to eat the remainder of it. Don’t know if that will happen or not. Thanks again for another easy and tasty recipe. It’s a keeper.
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Carlotta Bruch says
April 30, 2020 at 3:36 pm

My husband and I love it! He prefers it with a scoop of oat milk vanilla ice cream on top and I prefer it plain. After trying it a few times we found out that 80s work better with our microwave so it is completely baked through. With 70s it’s more like a lava cake with a soft middle, but even this was delicious and safe to eat since there is no egg in it! Thank you for this awesome recipe!!!
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Linda says
April 25, 2020 at 1:01 pm

Great recipe I will be using it all the time now.
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Rhonda Doak says
April 24, 2020 at 4:26 pm

WAAAAY better than any other mug cake I’ve tasted. Love your recipes!!
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- Audrey says
  April 25, 2020 at 9:23 am
  Thank you so much Rhonda for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the mug cake and it’s the best you have tasted. Thank you so much for your kind work=ds about my recipes, I am so glad that you love them. Thanks again!
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Taylor Smarsty says
April 24, 2020 at 9:14 am

Best mug cake recipe I’ve had!! Not chalky and amazing flavor. Especially with coconut whip or vanilla ice cream!! I tried this protein powder too and it was yummy but better mamas way! 🥳💕
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Chris says
April 19, 2020 at 9:02 pm

One very happy lady I am coeliac and I have soy and lactose and protein allergies.. Well I made this delicious little cake of yours and wowzer yum … I used cacao and coconut oil and well once again a very delicious recipe thankyou for all you do …
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- Audrey says
  April 20, 2020 at 9:36 am
  Thank you so much Chris for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the mug cake. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. Thank you again!
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Mary Beth says
April 18, 2020 at 2:07 pm

Oh.my.goodness! This was so delicious! I tried someone else’s mug cake a few days ago and it was barely edible but this tasted like chocolate cake should taste! I will definitely be making this again and sharing one with my husband who doesn’t usually eat gluten free dairy free.
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- Audrey says
  April 18, 2020 at 6:57 pm
  Thank you so much Mary for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the mug cake and it tasted like a real chocolate cake. I am glad that you will be making it again and sharing it with your husband. Thanks again!
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- Drew says
  April 30, 2020 at 7:58 am
  
  Hi Audrey- it’s another hit – served it to my wife and daughter with custard topping and they lapped it up.
  My microwave is 1000w so I just added 50% more time – 120 seconds total and it worked out great.
  Thank you.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake {Dairy-Free, Vegan}