Gluten-Free Funfetti Mug Cake

Gluten-free mug cake is light, fluffy, and moist and takes under 10 minutes to make! Next time you want something sweet, try this easy recipe!

I love topping this with a little dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a show-watching treat!

 

Do you ever get a late-night hankering for a sweet treat? If so, you’re not alone! Sometimes I’m in the mood for a little dessert, but I don’t want to go all out making a big batch of cookies or layer cake.

In those circumstances, this gluten-free mug cake is the perfect solution!

VIDEO: How to Make It

I love that this mug cake comes in an individual portion size and only takes a mug and a few seconds to make. No piles of dirty dishes. No leftovers to tempt you. And (almost) no prep time!

Table of Contents

• VIDEO: How to Make It
• Why You’ll Love this Recipe
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How to Make Gluten-Free Mug Cake
• Gluten-Free Mug Cake Topping Ideas
• Expert Tips and Tricks
• FAQs
• More Gluten-Free Cake Recipes
• Easy, Gluten-Free Funfetti Mug Cake

For more gluten-free cake recipes try this gluten-free cookie cake, gluten-free vanilla cake, gluten-free birthday cake, gluten-free vanilla cupcakes and gluten-free chocolate cake.

Check out my full collection of gluten-free cake recipes!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here are a few more notes on the key ingredients in this mug cake recipe. If you have any additional questions, feel free to leave me a comment below!

• Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour: This gluten-free cake turns out best when you use a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Look for a gluten free all purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum so the cake has the structure it needs. This is my favorite brand for this recipe.
• Oil: Oil adds richness and tenderness to the cake without weighing down the crumb.
• Baking Powder: I use a good amount in this recipe for the perfect rise.
• Egg yolk: One egg yolk is the perfect amount to produce a moist gluten-free cake that has some structure.

How to Make Gluten-Free Mug Cake

• Lightly grease an 8-ounce mug with cooking spray.
• Add almond milk (or another dairy-free milk), egg yolk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil and sugar to the mug. Using a fork or small whisk, mix to evenly combine. 
• In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt and baking powder.

• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk to combine. Stir in the sprinkles.
• Microwave for 90-100 seconds at 70-80% power (adjusting as needed depending on the heat/power of your microwave).
• Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream, if desired. Now enjoy the whole thing, guilt free!

Here’s another mug cake recipe!

Gluten-Free Mug Cake Topping Ideas

Feel free to customize this quick dessert any way you want! You can easily add your favorite mix-ins or toppings. Here are a few ideas to inspire you!

• Chocolate chips
• Fresh berries
• Nutella
• Peanut butter
• Ice cream
• Whipped cream

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Every microwave is different, so it’s hard to say exactly how long to cook your funfetti cake. Start at 70-80 seconds the first time, and then add on time from there if you need it!
• The cake usually takes a minute or two to completely set, so let it cool off before eating.
• It’s best to remove the cake from the microwave earlier than you’d expect, because you want the cake to be a little softer in the middle, and it will continue to cook as it cools!

FAQs

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I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you try this mug cake, be sure to leave me a comment/rating below. I’d love to hear from you!