Oatmeal Mug Cake (Microwave, Air Fryer and Oven Methods)

Oatmeal Mug Cake Close up with Whipcream on top

Oatmeal Mug Cake (Microwave, Air Fryer and Oven Methods)

Craving something sweet but don't have a lot of time on your hands? This Oatmeal Mug Cake is a quick and easy treat that can be made in the microwave in under 2 minutes! Plus you can also make this recipe in the air fryer or in the oven. Check out this dairy free, vegan and made with simple healthy ingredients!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Vegan, vegetarian

Keyword cake, snack, sweet treat, vegan desserts

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 629kcal

Author Sireesha A.

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

3 tablespoon all purpose flour See note 1 for substitutes
¼ cup quick oats
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoon plant based milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil see note 2 for substitutes
1 tablespoon tahini see note 3 for substitutes
1 tablespoon applesauce optional
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dairy free chocolate chips optional

Instructions

In am microwave safe mug or ramekin, mix together the dry ingredients
Add in the wet ingredients (milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, maple syrup) and mix until you get a batter like consistency. Add in the chocolate chips in the end.
Microwave on high for 1.5 minutes (90 seconds) to check the consistency of it. The cake should be moist and should not have any wet batter sections.
Let the cake sit and cool for 3-5 minutes. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions:

Note 1: For a crumbly, healthier version, use oat flour to make this a gluten free dessert. Substitute 1:1 ratio (i.e. use 3 tablespoons of oat flour)

Note 2: Any neutral oil such as avocado oil or canola oil can work.

Note 3: Substitute tahini for any nut butter such as almond butter or peanut butter

Tips for to make the cake in microwave:

Check at the 90 second mark. If you find parts of the cake to be undercooked, add 15-20 second increments to the microwave time until the cake is fully cooked across all sides.

Oven Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an oven friendly small baking pan such as the ramekin and bake for 13-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick or fork into the center to check the consistency and texture of the cake.
Allow for the cake to cool for 3-5 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Air Fryer Instructions:

Pre-heat the air fryer to 325°F. Grease an oven friendly small baking pan such as the ramekin with avocado oil.
Air fry for 8-11 minutes. Check at the 8 minute mark and add additional 1-2 minutes until you get a soft and moist cake and bake for 13-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick or fork into the center to check the consistency and texture of the cake.
Allow for the cake to cool for 3-5 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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