A single serving chocolate protein mug cake, perfect for those times when you want to be healthy but are really craving chocolate cake!
One bowl
No eggs
Two minutes
10 grams of protein!
Whether you’re a vegan worried about getting enough protein, an athlete trying to gain muscle, or just someone who really loves chocolate cake (ummm, everyone???), this healthy chocolate protein cake in a mug is the perfect quick and easy treat.
Try topping it with Almond Milk Ice Cream
Chocolate protein mug cake
Just throw everything into a mug, stir until evenly mixed, and bake.
The recipe can be made in the microwave or oven with just a few basic ingredients, and you can eat it straight from the dish or let it cool before inverting onto a plate.
I feel like the saying “Have your cake and eat it too” was invented specifically with this healthy dessert in mind.
Cake Topping Ideas
Oat Milk Ice Cream (dairy free)
There are two versions of the recipe – one with oil, and one without.
While I much prefer the oil version, so many of you have written in to say you tried replacing the oil with applesauce or banana and LOVED the results that I decided to list the oil free mug cake here as an option as well.
*The protein cake is also good with Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Above, watch the protein mug cake recipe video
The recipe was adapted from this vegan Chocolate Mug Cake.
Chocolate Protein Cake In A Mug
Ingredients
- 4 tsp cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp spelt, white, or oat flour (For low carb, make this Keto Mug Cake)
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar, unrefined if desired
- 4 tsp additional sugar OR pinch uncut stevia
- 2 tbsp oil (Many commenters say it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I haven't tried.)
- 6 tbsp water or milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- If using an oven, preheat to 350 F. Grease a mug or two ramekins very well. Stir together all dry ingredients, either in the mug or in a separate dish. Add wet, and stir to form a batter. Transfer to the mug or ramekins if not already there. Either bake (12 min) or microwave until fluffy – my microwave took 2 minutes, but it will vary greatly depending on wattage. Eat straight in the dish, or let cool completely and then go around the sides with a knife to loosen. Top with ice cream, chocolate frosting, or anything you wish!View Nutrition Facts
Notes
More Protein Powder Recipes
(Or these homemade Keto Protein Bars)
(Or this Avocado Smoothie)
Wow this recipe really hits the spot ! I made this for my boyfriend and I the other night and we both enjoyed it . It almost tastes “naughty “ ??!! Will definitely be making this over and over again . Perhaps next time I will try applesauce or earth balance melted butter because the texture was slightly gummy with oil .
Chocolate cake pic !!
I have been making this for a while now and absolutely love it! I use applesauce and stevia and even my husband still really enjoys it.
I don’t understand the nutrition facts. The recipe calls for 3 Tbsp. sugar, but the nutrition facts states only 12 g sugar. Even doubled, that would be 24 g sugar, but each tbsp. has 12.5 g. That doesn’t even account for sugar in the protein powder or the milk
Hi, it looks like the recipe calls for just 2 tbsp sugar. The other one is optional and can be stevia instead. Almond milk has no sugar, nor does unsweetened protein powder. Hope that helps!
Jason
I just made this (applesauce instead of coconut oil), almond and coconut flour , and it was SO good!!! Love your recipes, thanks girl !
I need a sub for sugar. I don’t have honey, maple syrup, or stevia. what should I use?
Can I make a vegan microwave mug cake using only protein powder as flour? Would the texture be bad? I think using maybe banana, soy milk, erythritol, the protein powder, baking powder and salt of course and maybe vanilla or cinnamon. And peanut butter if it can’t be made without any fat.
Thank you for your recipes that have made my life a little bit easier and definitely more yummy 🙂
Would you please put a link on your site to jump straight to recipe?
First time I used banana and the second time I use melted butter. Both were delicious but I liked the banana better. I also added chocolate chips to the batter
I can’t believe how good this is and I have to double check my understanding. The oil version of the mug cake is approx 250 per serving and there are 2 servings per cake. Is this right?
This recipe is easily adaptable to other flavors ie vanilla protein and blueberries, thank you!