Healthy Honey Mug Cake

Looking for a quick, delicious individual dessert? It doesn’t get any simpler than this warm, cozy honey mug cake. These little mug cakes couldn’t be any easier to whip up and call for just a few healthy, whole-food, basic ingredients. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with no processed sugars. 

If you love healthy, easy to make, amazingly decadent desserts, this is the recipe for you! You should also check out this Incredibly Moist Carrot Mug Cake Recipe. 

This gooey, spongey honey cake is such a tasty treat to enjoy warm right out of the microwave. There are many options for add-ins to your cake batter, and the toppings are endless. And, since this is a personal-size cake, you don’t have to worry about overindulging.

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OAT FLOUR MUG CAKES

I love making mug cakes with whole grain oat flour. I’ve found that mug cakes turn out with more of a soft and tender texture than when baking mug cakes with traditional all-purpose or whole-wheat flour.

As an added bonus, you’re getting all the heart-healthy benefits of oats baked into a yummy honey cinnamon-flavored cake. If you’re interested in learning more about the healthy benefits of oatmeal, here’s a good article from The Mayo Clinic.

And, since oats are naturally gluten-free, this is the perfect mug cake for anyone who not only wants to eat healthier but needs a gluten-free dessert too!

Looking for more oat flour recipes? You should check out my Chocolate Chip Oat Flour Cookies, Ultimate Oat Flour Banana Bread, or  Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins,

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CAKE

• Simple, healthy whole food ingredients
• Quick and easy
• Baked in under 90 seconds
• Gluten-free and dairy-free
• Soft, gooey, and moist
• Endless topping options
• Made with whole grain oat flour
• No processed sugars
• Option to bake in your oven
• Easily made vegan
• Perfect personal-sized cake for dorm rooms or small apartments

INGREDIENTS

• Honey
• Oat flour 
• Cinnamon
• Egg
• Coconut Oil
• Vanilla
• Baking Powder
• Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine honey, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
2. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Stir until batter is well mixed.
4. Pour batter into a microwave-safe bowl or coffee mug.
5. Microwave for 1 ½ - 2 minutes until the cake is set. Be sure not to overcook your baked oat cake.

RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS

OAT FLOUR 

All-purpose flour or whole wheat flour can be used. 

LOW-FAT 

For a lower-fat honey mug cake, use 2 egg whites in place of the 1 whole egg. 

VEGAN 

For a vegan option, use one flax or chia egg in place of the egg.

GLUTEN-FREE

Oats are naturally gluten-free but may be processed near other foods containing gluten. Look for oat flour or oats that are certified gluten-free. 

COCONUT OIL 

Butter or olive oil can be used in place of coconut oil. 

BATTER ADD-INS 

Feel free to add up to 1 tablespoon of the following to your carrot cake batter before baking. 

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Coconut
• Chocolate Chips
• Chopped Dates
• Peanut Butter
• Cacao Nibs

MUG CAKE TOPPINGS

• Homemade cinnamon whipped cream
• Cream cheese frosting
• Pecans
• Walnuts 
• Dash of cinnamon
• Coconut flakes
• Sliced almonds
• Chopped pecans
• Chopped walnuts
• Extra honey and cinnamon

CAN YOU BAKE MUG CAKES IN THE OVEN INSTEAD OF A MICROWAVE?

Baking your honey cake in an oven will take more time, but it will also provide a more traditional cake-like texture. Simply pour your cake batter into an oven-safe dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of dish you’re using to bake your cake.

EXPERT TIPS

MICROWAVE COOKING TIME

Microwaves may vary in their cooking time. Start with 60 seconds and adjust as needed. Cook longer for a more cake-like brownie and shorter for a more moist texture. The texture of a honey mug cake should be almost like a sticky toffee pudding. 

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