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There is a lemon blueberry mug cake in a grey mug that's on a plate with a spoon on the side. There are also a few fresh blueberries on the side and the plate is on a white and blue towel.
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Blueberry Mug Cake

This zesty and delicious mug cake is so easy to make and the perfect dessert for one person. It's vegan and healthy.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, dairy-free, egg-free, healthy, Low in fat, mugcake, No granulated sugar, nut-free option, Vegan
Servings: 1
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

To make the cake:

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp vegan plain milk use oat milk for a nut-free recipe
  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp white whole wheat flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp poppy seeds optional
  • 10 fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Add the coconut oil to a mug and melt in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
  • Then, add the maple syrup, vegan milk and lemon juice and stir to combine.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and poppy seeds (if using). Stir well with a fork until you see no clumps anymore, but try not to overmix. You should get a cake batter consistency.
  • Then, add the blueberries and incorporate them to the batter.
  • Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Let the cake rest for 5 minutes and enjoy straight from the mug!

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Notes

  • This recipe was tested with white whole wheat flour, but regular flour should work too.
  • Choose your mug: While cooking in the microwave, the cake will rise quite a bit, so make sure there is enough space into the mug to allow for this to happen. Mugs of at least 2 cups or 16 oz work well.
  • When making this cake for the first time, you might need to experiment a bit. It all depends on the strength of your microwave and the shape of your mug. Start by cooking the batter for 2 minutes, then add 10 seconds at the time until its done. Do not overcook though, or your cake will get dry or hard.
  • You can also add lemon zest to the batter if you are looking for an extra zesty cake.
  • Topping ideas: vegan whipped cream, vegan ice cream, fresh fruits and lemon zest.
  • Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg