This is the culmination of hundreds of mug cake attempts... what I have personally found to have the perfect amount of sweetness and texture while still remaining low calorie. Unlike most mug cake recipes, it's not gummy. It's vegan and oil free!
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.25 cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.13 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon water , or more as needed
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts , Optional
Instructions
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1
Whisk whole wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mug. Mix in applesauce, 1 tablespoon water, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to reach a cake batter consistency. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
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2
Microwave on high for 1 minutes and 30 seconds. Add 30 seconds if top doesn't appear set.
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