Who doesn’t love a chocolatey sweet treat? We’re big fans of single-serve desserts, especially when it comes together in less than five minutes!

This chocolate flaxseed cake is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without having to labor over a full-size version – no special equipment or pans required.

This chocolate mug cake is also vegan, which makes it totally acceptable to serve slightly under-baked. 

a note on ingredients

We prepared this recipe using whole wheat pastry flour but you can also use a traditional white whole wheat flour. The two are interchangeable but pastry flour will leave your baked goods with a lighter, softer texture.

Because our Flax Milk contains real flaxseed (rather than just oil) and is richer and creamier than other plant based milks, baking with it often requires just a dash more milk. If you choose to use another plant based milk, we suggest using 2 Tbsp.

The milled flaxseed in this recipe serves as the healthy binding agent!

serving suggestions

We suggest serving this with vegan whipped cream or a glass of Vanilla Flax Milk!

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Chocolate Flaxseed Cake

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp cane sugar
• Pinch of fine salt
• 2.5 Tbsp Manitoba Milling Co. Unsweetened Flax Milk
• 1 Tbsp Manitoba Milling Co. Smooth Whole-Milled Flax
• 2 tsp neutral oil such as canola or grapeseed
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ¼ tsp instant espresso powder

Instructions

Instructions:

• Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a microwave safe mug. Mix.
• In a separate dish, combine milk and flaxseed to create a “flax egg”. Let sit for ~2 minutes.
• Add flax egg, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Microwave on high for 60-75 seconds, or until slightly puffed up and top springs back when lightly touched.
• Serve immediately with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and/or a dollop of your favorite plant-based ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For a cleaner presentation you can mix the ingredients in a separate bowl and then transfer to a mug for presentation.

Note that microwave cook times may vary.