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Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth in less than 5 minutes time with my irresistible and easy-to-make individual serving of a Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake.

closeup of turquoise mug filled with brown cake with strawberries blurred in background and title text.

I’ve always had a sweet tooth since as long as I can remember. I’m pretty sure it’s something your born with. I’m dessert obsessed. Years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter, sweet tooth kicked into high gear! I ate sweets, specifically chocolate at just about every meal. Chocolate mug cakes were my thing for almost a year. It’s an easy way to enjoy cake, but in a single serving setting and with minimal prep and cook time.

It took me a good 6 months to perfect my chocolate mug cake game. Specifically, trying to make this mug cake dairy free. I had to go dairy free since my daughter had an allergy, so it made me flex my creative muscle. In my head, I feel like it’s a little healthier when you omit the butter and cream. I know what your thinking–this girl is crazy it’s still cake and it’s full of sugar and non-dairy creamer. I totally realize it’s not the healthiest of desserts (but I’ll still let myself think it’s a little healthier then the dairy filled version).

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Easy Dessert Recipes
    • Still craving chocolate? Try these recipes…

Ingredients

spoonful of chocolate cake held over turquoise mug with strawberries and spoon in background.
  • Coconut Oil
  • Flour
  • Dark Cocoa Powder
  • Brown Sugar
  • Dairy Free Creamer
  • Water
  • Salt

Directions

closeup of blue mug filled with brown cake with strawberries blurred in background.

Combine all the ingredients in a 10 oz. microwave resistant mug. Mix until smooth and microwave for 1 minute at 1,000 watts. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, top with freshly sliced strawberries, and enjoy.

FAQs

spoonful of chocolate cake held over 2 mugs of cake with strawberries on countertop by it.
How many people does this mug cake make?

This recipe makes one mug cake enough for a single serve dessert.

Are mug cakes safe?

Yes, mug cakes are safe. It’s literally a cake in a mug that is microwaved. Just make sure the mug you use is microwave safe.

Can you reheat a mug cake?

A mug cake is a single serve cake, and rarely do you ever have any leftover. However, if you do–you can reheat it until just warm in 15-30 second increments. Just know, it might dry the cake out.

Tips & Tricks

  • With Dairy – Don’t want to make this mug cake dairy free? You can substitute the coconut oil for butter. The dairy free creamer for half and half and the water for milk. I have tested this and it tastes just as good (just richer and more calories).
  • Less Chocolate – If you want less of the pungent dark cocoa flavor you can use only 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
  • Chocolate Lava Cake – Cook for only 45 seconds and you’ll get the results of a lava cake with a soft center! Since their are no eggs in this recipe it’s okay to eat this not fully cooked through.
  • Entertaining with Mug Cakes – Instead of cooking in a coffee mug I cook them in little ramekins that make them look like little cakes. You can carefully remove the chocolate cake from the ramekin and plate with fresh strawberries or you can serve as is with a little strawberries on top. Of course, if you don’t own little ramekins you can always serve your guest the cake in a mug. Once they have their first bite they will forget they are eating out of a coffee mug.

Easy Dessert Recipes

spoonful of chocolate cake held over turquoise mug with strawberries and spoon in background.

Looking for an easy dessert to make? Try these easy dessert recipes.

  • Angel Lush Cake
  • Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
  • Key Lime Pie Milkshake

Still craving chocolate? Try these recipes…

  • Homemade Hot Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
  • Dark chocolate Truffles
  • Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

So if your craving something sweet and want a little bit of cake instead of buying a whole cake from the store. I invite you to try your hand at my dairy free chocolate mug cake.

If you make this Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth in less than 5 minutes time with my irresistible and easy-to-make individual serving of a Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla flavored coconut creamer
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  •  Combine all the ingredients in a 10 oz. microwave resistant mug. Mix until smooth and microwave for 1 minute at 1,000 watts.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes, top with freshly sliced strawberries, and enjoy.

Notes

  • With Dairy – Don’t want to make this mug cake dairy free? You can substitute the coconut oil for butter. The dairy free creamer for half and half and the water for milk. I have tested this and it tastes just as good (just richer and more calories).
  • Less Chocolate – If you want less of the pungent dark cocoa flavor you can use only 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
  • Chocolate Lava Cake – Cook for only 45 seconds and you’ll get the results of a lava cake with a soft center! Since their are no eggs in this recipe it’s okay to eat this not fully cooked through.
  • Entertaining with Mug Cakes – Instead of cooking in a coffee mug I cook them in little ramekins that make them look like little cakes. You can carefully remove the chocolate cake from the ramekin and plate with fresh strawberries or you can serve as is with a little strawberries on top. Of course, if you don’t own little ramekins you can always serve your guest the cake in a mug. Once they have their first bite they will forget they are eating out of a coffee mug.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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