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    Lemon Mug Cake

    Published: Mar 30, 2022 by Emica D.

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    For a quick and easy dessert, try this vegan lemon mug cake. It's gluten-free, has no eggs, and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Be sure to use the microwave for the best results!

    Lemon mug cake with a spoonful taken out.
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    • WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
    • INGREDIENTS IN A LEMON MUG CAKE
    • HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE: STEP BY STEP
    • TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE PERFECTLY
    • OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE
    • RECIPE

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

    • Easy recipe to make that doesn't require baking.
    • Only a handful of simple ingredients are needed for this mug cake.
    • Perfect for one.

    Mug cake is the best cake. Throwing all the ingredients together, put in a microwave and you get this delicious lemon dessert. Perfect for one and when the cravings kick in.

    If you like sweet and tangy this is the treat for you.

    INGREDIENTS IN A LEMON MUG CAKE

    Ingredients for this recipe.
    • Oat flour: For the base of your cake. Use non-contaminated, pure oat flour to make sure this recipe is gluten-free.
    • Baking powder and baking soda: For a lighter and fluffier texture.
    • Lemon zest: Do not skip this. It gives additional lemon taste to the cake. Use fresh lemon zest.
    • Lemon juice: Use fresh lemon juice for flavor.
    • Maple syrup: To add sweetness to the cake. To substitute use, agave syrup, or another sweetener you prefer.
    • Pinch of salt: Just a pinch, to balance out the sweetness and enhance the flavor.

    HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE: STEP BY STEP

    Step 1

    Add oat flour, baking powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, agave syrup, and a pinch of salt into a microwave safe mug.

    All ingredients in a mug.

    Step 2

    Stir until no lumps remain.

    Lemon mug cake batter stirred together.

    Step 3

    Bake in a microwave on 1000W for about 1 ½ minute. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Lemon mug cake with a spoon.

    TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE PERFECTLY

    • Don´t substitute oat flour. Oat flour is the base of the cake. Substituting can result in a dry cake. To make this cake gluten-free make sure to use non-contaminated oat flour.
    • Taste and adjust with additional maple syrup or lemon zest if needed.
    • Let the cake cool down but eat as soon as possible.
    • Top with dairy free whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or other toppings of your choice.

    OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

    If you like this recipe and want to try out other quick and easy dessert recipes you might like:

    • Raspberry mug cake
    • No bake blueberry tart
    • Chocolate pudding
    • Pear Banana Smoothie
    • Easy Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Coconut Lentil Soup
    • Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Pasta

    If you have any questions or just want to say hi, don’t be afraid to leave a comment. I’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions. And if you try this recipe, let me know what you think. If you want to stay updated follow me on Instagram or Pinterest.

    RECIPE

    Lemon mug cake with a spoon.

    Lemon mug cake

    4.38 from 8 votes
    Emica D.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: lemon mug cake
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 244kcal
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    Ingredients  

    • 6 tbsp oat flour
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp lemon zest
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • In a mug stir together oat flour, baking powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, agave syrup, and a pinch of salt.
    • Bake in the microwave on 1000W for about 1 ½ minute.
    • Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Don´t substitute oat flour. Oat flour is the base of the cake. Substituting can result in a dry cake. To make this cake gluten-free make sure to use non-contaminated oat flour.
    • Taste and adjust with additional maple syrup or lemon zest if needed.
    • Let the cake cool down but eat as soon as possible.
    • Top with dairy-free whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or other toppings of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Charlene

      March 20, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      Can I bake this in my oven?

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