Vegan Mug Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (40g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) non-dairy milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegan butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (50g) mashed banana
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

1-2 minutes per mug

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, melted butter, mashed banana, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Divide the batter evenly into 8 ramekins or microwave-safe mugs.
5. Microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 160
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey flavor
• Moist and fluffy texture
• Quick and easy to make
• Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert

User Comments:

• "This mug cake is so good! It's rich and decadent, but it's also vegan and gluten-free."
• "I love how quick and easy this recipe is. It's the perfect dessert for when I'm craving something sweet but don't have a lot of time."
• "The flavor of this mug cake is amazing! The banana and cocoa powder add a perfect balance of sweetness and richness."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ramekins, you can use microwave-safe mugs.
• The cooking time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. Start with 1 minute and add more time as needed.
• Let the mug cakes cool for a few minutes before eating, as they will be very hot when they come out of the microwave.