Damn Delicious Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake in 2 Minutes

This chocolate mug cake has gotten me into so much trouble lately! Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it comes together in under two minutes using the microwave! I always have the ingredients on hand to whip one up!

I made this cake extra special by adding in some fresh, hot espresso! The espresso coffee adds such a beautiful compliment to the dark chocolate.

It elevates this cake to a level worthy of a 1 hour time investment!

I tried to keep the oil low by using a tablespoon of applesauce which I think really adds to the moisture content of this cake.

Being egg and dairy-free, it’s really important to infuse flavor where you can! The espresso coffee amps that up as well!!

Why Make Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake?

This cake comes together ridiculously fast-I’m taking 90 seconds! It uses ingredients you already have in the pantry, and it tastes absolutely decadent!

This cake is:

1. Really easy to mix up
2. Fast to cook
3. Tastes rich, moist and like it took way more effort than two minutes to put together!

Ingredients for Chocolate Mug Cake

These are really simple ingredients which you most likely already have in your pantry and fridge!

• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar. You can swap this for coconut sugar if you prefer.
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Canola oil. For oil-free, use additional plain apple sauce instead.
• Apple sauce
• Hot espresso coffee. Alternatively, you can use brewed coffee or instant coffee.
• Soy Milk. We love Silk Soy, but any plant milk will work here.
• Apple cider vinegar
• Vanilla
• Dark chocolate chips

More Vegan Dessert Recipes:

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• Crispy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies With Aquafaba
• Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies-With Cinnamon and Clove
• Classic Vegan Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread
• The BEST Classic Canadian VEGAN Butter Tart Recipe

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake

Mug cake is so easy to put together!

Start by mixing all of the dry ingredients in a microwavable safe container.

I love using my glass bowls from anchor. They’re perfect because if I have any leftover cake I want to save, i can just place the lid on top and throw it straight into the fridge. Easy peasy.

Next, you’ll want to brew your espresso.

We’ve been using the Aeropress for years now. It’s my favorite way to brew coffee at home. It makes a perfect shot of espresso, then I will usually add some additional hot water for a traditional cup of coffee in the mornings.

For this recipe though, we want the coffee to be extra rich and dark, so don’t dilute the espresso first.

Next, you’ll mix the soy milk (or plant milk) with the apple cider vinegar and set it aside until curddled.

Now you can go ahead and mix all of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Then sprinkle with chocolate chips. You can also add in walnuts here for more of a brownie flavor.

Now all you need to do is pop it into the microwave for 90 seconds on high.

Once it’s finished, just set a timer for an additional 2 minutes and let it sit in the microwave to rest.

Would you rather watch? Check out my 2 MINUTE RECIPE VIDEO here:

I hope you guys love this easy chocolate mug cake! Try not to substitute too many of the ingredients. When you are working on such a small scale every ingredient really counts!

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