Name: Single Serve Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons All-purpose Flour (30 grams); 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (15 grams); 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (37 grams); ½ teaspoon Baking Powder (2 grams); Pinch of Salt (1 gram); 4 tablespoons Almond Milk (or other dairy-free milk) (60 ml); 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (15 ml); Cooking Oil Spray (use avocado or olive oil spray with no propellants); Optional: Vegan Chocolate Chips; Optional: Scoop of Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

Question 1

Can I make cake in the microwave?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make cake in the microwave. To make a cake in the microwave, you will need a microwave-safe ramekin or mug, flour, milk, sugar, and oil.

Start by combining all of the wet ingredients to the dry. Spray your ramekin or mug with cooking spray and pour your cake mix into the dish. Place the ramekin in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 minutes. Check the cake after 2 minutes and if it is still not cooked, cook it for an additional 30 seconds until the cake is done. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Question 2

How does microwave cake work?

Accepted Answer

Microwave cakes work by using the microwave to cook the cake quickly, rather than baking in an oven. The cake batter is placed in a microwave-safe container and then microwaved for a few minutes.

The microwave’s heat accelerates the chemical reactions within the cake batter, causing it to rise and become fluffy. The cake is cooked from the inside out, so the outside will be done first, while the center may still be slightly under cooked for your single serving cake.

The amount of time needed to cook a cake in the microwave will depend on the wattage of the microwave, the size of the cake, and the type of cake being made.

Question 3

How do vegan cakes rise?

Accepted Answer

Vegan cakes rise in the same way as regular cakes, through a combination of baking powder or baking soda and air whipped into the batter. Baking powder and baking soda are both leavening agents which produce carbon dioxide gas when they come in contact with an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice, vinegar, or yogurt.

This carbon dioxide gas is what causes the cake to rise and become light and fluffy. The air that is whipped into the batter also helps to lighten the texture of the cake. Additionally, some vegan cakes may get extra help from egg replacers like aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) and applesauce, both of which can add structure and help to make the cake rise.

Question 4

Why is my vegan cake not fluffy?

Accepted Answer

There are a few potential reasons why your vegan cake may not be turning out fluffy. One possibility is that your cake batter wasn't mixed together properly. If you didn't mix together the wet and dry ingredients or didn't beat the batter enough, it could prevent the cake from rising properly and becoming fluffy.

Another potential issue could be that you over mixed the batter. Mixing too much can cause gluten to form, resulting in a denser cake.

Lastly, check the expiration date on your baking soda and baking powder; if they are too old it can prevent your cake from rising and being fluffy.

Single Serve Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake

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