Easy to Make, Easy to Bake: Must-Try Delicious Mug Cake Recipes!



Have you ever been up at midnight and had a craving for the moistest, most flavorful, and most decadent slice of cake? Or are you someone who enjoys sweet breakfast recipes? Well, how about we tell you a hassle-free way of making healthy cakes that you can enjoy anytime all in under 30 mins! Yes, we’re talking about healthy mug cakes today. By using the most natural ingredients like natural buckwheat flour, natural jaggery powder, honey, and nuts we can make quick and easy desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth! The best part is all you need is a microwave and a microwave-safe mug (preferably something that looks aesthetic for your Instagram stories!). 

So let’s get started! 

Let’s start with the basics!

Vanilla Mug Cake

Once you’ve tried this, you'll have to restrain yourself from preparing more than one mug. This healthy mug cake tastes exactly like a fluffy vanilla cupcake! This is the ideal recipe for when you want something sweet but do not want to deal with the trouble of creating a large cake. By using the simplest natural ingredients, like natural jaggery powder and buckwheat flour this mug cake can ever serve as a delicious and nutritious breakfast cake!

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons of organic or natural buckwheat flour 
• 2 tbs natural jaggery powder
• ¼ tsp baking powder 
• ⅛ tsp salt 
• ⅓ cup of almond milk 
• ½ tbsp vanilla extract 
• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil

Instructions

• In a bowl mix together all dry ingredients. 
• In another bowl mix together all wet ingredients. 
• Now using a whisk or a fork start mixing in the wet and dry ingredients. 
• Make sure there are no lumps.
• Pour into a mug and place in a microwave.
• Bake on high for 2 mins 10 seconds.
• Carefully take out the mug and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. 
• And your mug cake is ready to enjoy! 

This simple and healthy mug cake not only acts as a quick bite but also helps in fulfilling the body's nutritional needs. The organic or natural buckwheat flour is high in protein, fiber & vitamin B, and is gluten-free which works wonders for those with gluten sensitivities. You can also top it off with multi-floral honey to make it even more delicious and flavorful! 

Now that you know the basic vanilla cake recipe let’s get a little creative with our recipes, shall we? 

Bring a little heat to it!

Chilli Choco Mug cake 

Complimentary but contradictory, the heat from the chilies accentuates the richness of the chocolate! By using the most natural ingredients we can create this quick and easy cake in a mug. Let’s get started 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup organic or natural buckwheat flour 
• 1 tbsp natural cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 1 and ½ tbsp natural jaggery powder  
• ¼ tsp of instant coffee 
• Pinch of pink salt
• 5 tbsp of almond milk 
• 2 tbsp coconut oil 
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 heaping tbsp almond butter 
• ½ Ground red chili 

Instructions 

• Mix the dry ingredients. 
• Add the almond milk, coconut oil, and ground chilly whisk until well combined.
• Scrape into a microwave-safe mug, a small bowl.
• Place the cup in the microwave and then cook the cake for around 70 seconds on high.
• Take out of the microwave and rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Your Chili choco mug cake is ready to enjoy! 

This cake brings together a beautiful harmony of both sweet and spicy. It’s a perfect way of surprising your flavor palette! By using natural ingredients like natural jaggery powder we also eliminate the issue of having processed flavors that lack quality and decadence. You can drizzle some multi-floral honey as a topping. Think that is crazy? Let’s go for the next mug!

A little color never hurts anyone! 

Raspberry & Basil Mug Cake 

The rich sweet tartness of the raspberry and the flavor of the basil seed come together in this healthy mug cake. Using the most natural ingredients this mug cake is not just the most healthy option but also the unique. Curious about how this comes together by using organic or natural buckwheat flour? Let’s begin! 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons of buckwheat flour 
• 2 tbs natural jaggery powder  
• ¼ tsp baking powder 
• ⅛ tsp salt 
• ⅓ cup of almond milk 
• ½ tbsp vanilla extract 
• 2 tbsp natural coconut oil
• ¼ cup strawberry puree 
• ¼ cup basil seeds

Instruction

• In a bowl mix the dry ingredients.
• In another bowl combine all wet ingredients. 
• Now while whisking slowly add in the wet to dry ingredients until mixed thoroughly. 
• Pur in the batter to the microwave-safe mug.
• Cook the cake on high for 2 mins and 10 seconds.
• Carefully take the mug out and rest for 10-15 mins.
• Your strawberry basil mug cake is ready to enjoy!

This healthy mug cake not only brings about a surprising medley of flavors but also poses as a healthy breakfast cake. The natural buckwheat instead of all-purpose flour (maida) acts as a much healthier and nutritious option. You can enjoy it with a dollop of natural almond butter or the best raw honey for health like multi-floral raw honey. Make sure to snap as many aesthetic pictures of this beautiful cake and tag us on your stories and pictures!  

Now we saved the best and the craziest recipe for the last of course! 

Let’s end it with a bang! 

Crunchy Banana Ginger Mug Cake 

The sweetness of banana with the kick of herbal spice that ginger brings in brings together a beautiful medley of flavors. By using natural ingredients we can help bring out the richness of the two ingredients. You might be wondering why we called it crunchy. Well, that’s because we are going to freeze-dry the bananas! Freeze-drying fruits help by retaining the nutrients and also bring about a crunchy texture. Here's how we can get started. 

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons of organic or natural  buckwheat flour 
• 2 tbs natural jaggery powder 
• ¼ tsp baking powder 
• ⅛ tsp pink salt 
• ⅓ cup of almond milk 
• ½ tbsp vanilla extract 
• 2 tbsp natural coconut oi
• Pre-made freeze-dried banana (or you can use liquid nitrogen and freeze-dry banana pieces yourself. You can optionally use fresh bananas too)  
• Ground ginger 

Instructions 

• Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
• In another bowl add mix all wet ingredients. 
• Fold in all wet and dry ingredients.
• Pour the batter into a microwave-safe bowl.
• Cook for 2 mins on high. 
• Take the mug out carefully and rest for 10-15 minutes. 
• And your crunchy banana ginger cake is ready to enjoy! 

This healthy mug cake is perfect for anyone who has a craving for something sweet yet healthy. It’s great for someone who’s sick and needs a sweet fix! The natural ingredients help bring out the flavors of the banana and ginger. You can enjoy it with a dollop of the best raw honey for health like multifloral raw honey by Himalayan Natives. The natural buckwheat flour makes this the healthiest mug you can enjoy in the morning or on a rainy day! 

Also, check out this cool recipe for Malpua on our Instagram!

Conclusion  

Mug cakes are the best option for a quick sweet fix at any time of the day. They also stand as easy to bake breakfasts. By using buckwheat flour we eliminate the issue of unhealthy gluten in our foods. The use of natural jaggery instead of caster sugar helps in bringing about a much richer flavor to the cakes. We at Himalayan Natives believe that healthy and delicious food should not be hard to make. Here are some more Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right!