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Coconut Mug Cake

Coconut Mug Cake – A delicious coconut cake in a mug in less than 5 minutes. This is the perfect single serving dessert for coconut fans!

Coconut Mug Cake

Coconut Mug Cake

I’m finally back with another mug cake! I’ve had this coconut mug cake sitting on my computer for about 5 months and every week, I’ve added it to my list of posts to do and it has continually gotten pushed back.  This recipe is seriously a must-make so I’m really excited to finally have it done!

Okay so this coconut mug cake is everything a coconut fan could ask for.  There is shredded coconut and coconut emulsion (or extract) in the base and then it’s topped with whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut.  You can make it even more coconut-y by using coconut milk and coconut oil in the base and topping it with coconut whipped cream but it’s up to you on how far you want to go with the coconut!

Something I love about mug cakes (like my peanut butter mug cake) is how they are single serving.  It’s just enough cake for me and it only takes about 5 minutes total to whip up so it’s perfect for those moments when you are having a craving for something sweet!

Cake in a Mug

Common questions about making mug cakes

How do I make a mug cake?

Making a mug cake is simple.  You combine the ingredients such as flour, baking powder, melted butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla and stir until well combined.  Pour into a mug and mircowave for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.

Can you make a cake in a microwave?

You place cake batter in a microwave-safe mug and then place in a microwave for 1-2 minutes.

How to Make a Mug Cake

Tips and tricks on this coconut mug cake recipe

  • Adding ice cream and whipped cream on top is extra delicious and indulgent!
  • Make sure your mug is microwave-safe! This is vital, you do not want to have a mug explode or break!
  • Ramekins are the perfect size to make a mug cake in too.
  • Feel free to use any type of milk.  I usually go for dairy milk or vanilla almond milk.
  • Trying to cut out a bit of sugar? You can go down to about 1 tbsp of sugar in the base if you want it a little less sweet.
  • Subbing in alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup works well too!
  • Melted coconut oil works as a substitute for butter in this mug cake recipe.

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Yield: 1 serving

Coconut Mug Cake

Coconut Mug Cake

Coconut Mug Cake - A delicious coconut cake in a mug in less than 5 minutes. This is the perfect single serving dessert for coconut fans!

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Coconut Mug Cake

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut emulsion or extract

Toppings (optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir.
  2. Pour batter into mug and microwave for 1:30-2 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Top with whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 923Total Fat: 57gSaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 586mgCarbohydrates: 100gFiber: 11gSugar: 58gProtein: 9g

This nutritional information can vary depending on the specific products you choose so this is a general guess of the correct nutritional information based on the products I used. Please keep that in mind when making the recipe.

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Michaela Kenkel

Tuesday 18th of September 2018

You have the BEST mug cake recipes!! I cannot wait to try this coconut one!

Jennifer A Stewart

Monday 17th of September 2018

Mug cakes are so much fun and it means that everyone gets to have their own dessert!

michele

Monday 17th of September 2018

You've done it again... another mug cake that I want to make! you're starting to make it hard for me to decide each day what one I want as they are all SO SO GOOD!

Kathy McDaniel

Monday 17th of September 2018

I love coconut everything and this looks so creamy and delicious. Love the fact that I can make a one serving t=treat in no time! Yum!

Debra C.

Sunday 16th of September 2018

Mug cakes are the BEST! Perfect for a small family - we loved this recipe!

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