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2 Minute Lemon Zucchini Mug Cake – Vegan

April 4, 2017 by Emily Brees 6 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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With shredded zucchini, plenty of lemon and a little coconut milk, this single serving Lemon Zucchini Cake results in a moist and delicious vegan mug cake in about 2 minutes.

Lemon Zucchini Vegan Mug Cake

Sometimes I want just a little bit of cake.
Enter the mug cake.

It’s just enough cake to satisfy your sweet tooth, easy to make and no oven required! Just whip these ingredients together in a mug and microwave!

I admit, it’s a dangerously easy recipe to have on hand.


How to Make a Vegan Mug Cake

This zucchini mug cake recipe requires no eggs and just a few ingredients. The best part is that you use this recipe as a template for any dreamy mug cake combination you can think of!

The fresh shredded zucchini keeps this mug cake moist and the coconut milk adds just enough creamy richness to make this your new favorite mug cake recipe.

Here are some other mug cake ideas:

  • Coconut Vanilla Bean Mug Cake – instead of lemon opt for vanilla bean paste or extract + shredded coconut. 
  • Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake – swap out the lemon for cocoa powder and create a chocolate mug cake of your dreams.

This zucchini mug cake is just another brilliant reason to grow zucchini in your garden! 

spoonful of Lemon Zucchini Vegan Mug Cake

This mug cake doesn’t lack lemon flavor! It’s bursting with lemon! 
When Meyer lemons are in season, I highly suggest using them!

What I love about this lemon zucchini mug cake…

  • It’s got a super rich + moist texture from the shredded zucchini + coconut milk.
  • Lemon is the prominent flavor + the extra lemon drizzle makes you feel like you’re eating a lemon pound cake.
  • It’s technically a vegetable serving, right?

PIN it!


Here are some of my favorite healthy zucchini recipes to try:

Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce
Greek Pasta Salad with Zucchini
Zucchini Bread Oatmeal


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Lemon Zucchini Vegan Mug Cake
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
4 mins
 

With shredded zucchini, plenty of lemon and a little coconut milk, this Lemon Zucchini Cake results in a moist and delicious vegan mug cake in 2 minutes.

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: zucchini cake
Servings: 2
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | Oat&Sesame
Ingredients
  • 8 Tbs All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 Tbs sugar
  • 6 Tb coconut milk or milk of choice
  • 2 Tb canola oil
  • 2 Tb lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini squeezed dry
Optional Lemon Drizzle + Zest
  • 2 Tbs lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix all the dry ingredients. (This can be mixed directly in your microwave safe large mug or ramekin if it's large enough).
  2. Add all wet ingredients including shredded zucchini and mix until all dry bits are incorporated.
  3. Microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes - checking at the 1.5 minute mark. It will still be a little moist in the very center. (if you've split the batter between 2 separate mugs - start out with 1 minute in the microwave to adjust for the smaller container)
  4. Drizzle with lemony frosting and zest (optional)
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Zucchini Vegan Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 400
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.



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  1. April

    February 14, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    Mmmm that looks fantastic! The rhubarb cake sounds great too! I can’t wait to make rhubarb recipes!

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 14, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      I am with you on the rhubarb! I can’t wait for rhubarb recipes!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake

    February 14, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Love using zucchini and other veggies in desserts! They add sweetness and moisture without sugar!

    Reply
  3. Sara

    February 14, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I have never made a microwave cake. This one sounds like a great place to start!

    Reply
  4. Jillian

    February 14, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    2 Minutes to lemon cake?! Sign me up!

    Reply
  5. Luci's Morsels

    February 14, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    I love how easy this is to make and it looks delicious! I have to try this one ASAP!

    Reply

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