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!
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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
- 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.
Step 2
Stir until no lumps remain.
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.
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.
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RECIPE
Lemon mug cake
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.
Charlene
Can I bake this in my oven?