Vanilla Mug Cake

This vanilla mug cake, made without eggs, is an easy dessert that you can quickly with just a coffee mug and a microwave! 

A light and fluffy vanilla cake with a tender crumb, you’ll love that there is no oven needed. Just blend the ingredients together right in your mug and microwave. Top with powdered sugar, fruit, and vanilla ice cream for the most satisfying one piece cake. 

I promise this vanilla mug cake will become a recipe you keep on hand to mix up when you have that craving for something sweet.

The best part? You don’t need eggs for this mug cake. Just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. 

What is a Mug Cake?

Mug cakes became popular for how quick they are, combined with just enough to satisfy a craving without being left with a whole cake. 

You use basic cake ingredients, but instead of having to go through the whole process of combining everything in a large mixer, getting a bunch of dishes dirty, and waiting 30-40 minutes for it to bake, this cake recipe is ready in less than 5 minutes. 

You don’t even need an oven – just a microwave! So it’s great for college kids or those doing home remodeling….I know, I’ve been there. Even as a new mom, I would crave just one cookie or one slice of cake but didn’t want to go through the effort of baking. This vanilla mug cake is my favorite recipe for those days!

Vanilla Mug Cake without Egg

This vanilla mug cake is one of my favorites for a few reasons:

• Easy to make
• Simple ingredients
• Can be made gluten free or dairy free for allergies
• No eggs needed!

I find that eggs in mug cakes make the texture very spongey and not quite as delicious as this version. Instead of eggs we use seed butter, like sunflower seed butter, or pumpkin seed butter. If you’re not in the elimination phase of a migraine diet you, peanut butter would be especially good here. 

While it may sound crazy, the flavor isn’t strong, but does keep the cake texture moist.

Ingredients

• Flour – For this recipe you can use 4 tablespoons of all purpose flour or, for gluten free, use half brown rice flour and half oat flour. This combination provides the most cake-like texture and flavor, even though you could always use all of one or the other as well. 
• Brown sugar – While white sugar does work in a pinch, brown sugar keeps the texture more moist and also adds a more caramelized flavor to the vanilla cake. 
• Baking powder – This is needed to help the cake rise in the microwave.
• Vanilla – I use Trader Joe’s alcohol free vanilla, but you could use any kind you like best. Also real vanilla bean would be fantastic here.
• Sunflower seed butter – I recommend using sunbutter or pumpkin seed butter here, especially if nut sensitive. If not sensitive, peanut butter or other nut butters can be substituted. 
• Milk – Any kind of milk you like will work here! I recommend whole milk or oat milk for the best flavor. 
• Butter – Just a little bit of melted butter adds a great flavor. For those dairy sensitive, I recommend ghee or earth balance pressed oils, melted. Coconut oil would work as well. 

Optional add ons – I recommend topping with fresh fruit like strawberries, blackberries, or even blueberries. Whipped cream, powdered sugar, or vanilla ice cream also pairs perfectly! My favorite brands are Haagen Dazs or Cosmic Bliss for dairy free. 

That’s it! Just a few simple ingredients and you have a delicious and easy vanilla mug cake. 

Recipe Tips

• It may take 1-2 attempts to really get the timing down as microwaves vary greatly in how they cook and heat levels.
• It’s best to shoot for a lower cook time at first so the cake doesn’t dry out. 
• If the microwave mug cake does dry out – no worries! Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or you can crumble the filling, mix with icing, and make into cake balls.

Serving Suggestions

Extra flavorings like 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon or dried ground ginger can be added to spice up the flavors, especially for a seasonal boost.

Some of my favorite toppings include:

• Ice cream
• Powdered sugar
• Whipped cream
• A drizzle of melted white chocolate
• Cheesecake icing
• Sprinkles

Storage Options

Since this just makes one serving, you shouldn’t need to store it. However this vanilla mug cake can be frozen and reheated or stored in the fridge for 1 day.

Refrigerator – cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to one day. Microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm up.

Freezer – Leave at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to defrost and then microwave for 10 seconds to warm up. 

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