Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

Name: Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce; 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil - (plus more for greasing); 1 egg; 2 tablespoons coconut sugar; 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour; 2 tablespoons cacao powder; ¼ teaspoon baking powder (gluten free); 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips - (plus more for sprinkling on top); 1 tablespoon chopped pecans - (plus more for sprinkling on top); pinch of flaky sea salt

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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake takes just about 5 minutes! It’s made with oat flour, cacao powder and sweetened with coconut sugar.

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Do you ever crave a chocolate cake, but you don't have a freshly baked cake in your kitchen? I assume your answer is yes, every single day. I know that's my answer! This mug cake is perfect when the chocolate craving hits.

You can have a super chocolaty cake (made with healthier ingredients) ready in minutes! I also added chocolate chips, pecans and flaky sea salt. These additions take this mug cake to the next level!

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Ingredients in this recipe

unsweetened applesauce
melted coconut oil - (plus more for greasing)
egg
coconut sugar
gluten free oat flour
cacao powder
baking powder (gluten free)
dark chocolate chips - (plus more for sprinkling on top)
chopped pecans - (plus more for sprinkling on top)
flaky sea salt

How to make a gluten free chocolate mug cake?

Combine all ingredients for the cake batter in a small bowl.
Grease a mug and pour the cake batter into the mug.
Microwave for 55-75 seconds until springy to the touch. (The cook time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.)
Add extra chocolate chips, pecans and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.
Enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size mug is best for mug cake?

A taller mug is best so the batter doesn't flow over the sides when cooking in the microwave. Make sure the mug is microwave safe.

Can I make this an egg free mug cake?

No. The texture will not be the same.

Can you use an oven instead of a microwave for a mug cake?

Yes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Make sure the mug is oven safe.

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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake takes just about 5 minutes! It’s made with oat flour, cacao powder and sweetened with coconut sugar.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 1 min

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings serving

Equipment

Microwave

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil - (plus more for greasing)
1 egg
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour
2 tablespoons cacao powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder (gluten free)
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips - (plus more for sprinkling on top)
1 tablespoon chopped pecans - (plus more for sprinkling on top)
pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the cake batter in a small bowl.
Grease a mug and pour the cake batter into the mug.
Microwave for 55-75 seconds until springy to the touch. (The cook time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.)
Add extra chocolate chips, pecans and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.
Enjoy!

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