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Home » Desserts » Easy Gluten Free Mug Cake

Published: Feb 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 27, 2019 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Gluten Free Mug Cake

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Have your cake and eat it, too, when you whip up this super easy gluten-free mug cake! Single-serving treats have never tasted so good thanks to the addition of Two Good™ Greek lowfat yogurt-and egg free too!
overhead view of three cups of gluten free mug cake, topped with fresh berries.

Mug cakes are so much fun. I mean, what’s not to love?

A simple single-serving delight that’s so easy to customize, it’s a wonder it wasn’t invented decades ago!

Or was it? I have no idea. Could it be the advent of the Internet age that brought all these wondrous eats to life? Whatever the reason, I quickly ran to Hy-Vee and picked up everything I needed to bring life to these mug cakes.

The best vanilla gluten-free mug cake around

Normally, I am all about my mug brownie (why don’t I have the recipe on the blog? slacking!), but I realized that what I really need is the best basic mug cake recipe.

Not everyone is a fan of chocolate, which is blasphemy, so having a second option is key to keeping everyone happy.

Sometimes I want vanilla too!

overhead view of a gluten free mug cake being stirred before cooking.overhead view of a gluten free mug cake being prepared and a cup of Two Good yogurt sitting beside it.

This gluten-free mug cake is made without eggs, why?

An oft-asked question, this mug cake is egg-free because that is what imparts the spongey texture! We want it light, fluffy and moist instead.

Most standard cakes require one or two eggs, so why would you add a whole egg to a tiny, single-serving portion? I’m not going to have you try to divide an egg and waste the rest, so we took it out entirely.

Primo texture noms.

overhead view of three cups of gluten free mug cake with fresh berries on top and three containers of Two Good yogurt.side view of three containers of Two Good yogurt

Why do you use Two Good™ Greek lowfat yogurt?

Easy! It adds much-needed moisture and texture, plus it’s great to enjoy on its own per some of the awesome benefits below:

  • It contains 2 grams of total sugar (per 5.3 oz. serving)
  • 12 grams of protein per 5.3 oz container of Two Good (who doesn’t want a yogurt that has protein, too?!)
  • Two Good™ Greek lowfat yogurt delivers the deliciously thick and creamy taste you love
  • There’s plenty of flavor options, so you can give your gluten-free mug cake a fun and flavorful twist!

I grabbed my favorite flavors while I was at my local Hy-Vee, since I know they always carry the brands and foods I love, so I whipped up a standard vanilla mug cake, as well as a mixed berry one! PS Two Good is now available nationally, so check your local grocery for yours!

side view of three cups of gluten free mug cake topped with fresh berries

Can I make this with self-rising flour?

You sure could, but I found it made the mug cake more spongey—which isn’t what I wanted. If you prefer that texture, it’s a great way to get it without using eggs!

I made this and there was still flour on the bottom

A chief complaint, but with a super simple solution. Stir more! I like to use a fork to stir so I can scrape around the sides of the mug a bit more easily. I also like to “fold” the batter so I can scoop up what’s sitting at the very bottom and press it back down into the mix. The batter is very thick, so don’t be scared to put a little elbow grease behind your utensil.

overhead view of three cups of gluten free mug cake topped with fresh berries

Are you ready to give this easy gluten-free mug cake a try? Let me know which flavor of Two Good™ Greek lowfat yogurt is your favorite! And, be sure to check out their site SpoonSomeGood.com for even more creative and delicious ways to try it!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5 star rating.

Easy Gluten Free Mug Cake

4.8 from 5 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup gluten free baking mix 1:1 variety
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons Two Good™ Greek lowfat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cashew milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients in a microwave-safe mug and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes*. Remove from microwave and allow to cool completely. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

*Timing based on 1000 watt microwave. Since all microwaves are different, timing may need to be adjusted.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 27g | Calcium: 108mg
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  1. belle says

    February 18, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    4 stars
    ok not the best but really quick and easy if not expecting the best. All of the stuff i had at home so that was good

    Reply
  2. Em says

    June 07, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome! I substituted the yogurt for vegan Greek style and the sugar for coconut sugar. They always come out awesome and delicious. Thanks!!!

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    February 11, 2019 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the detailed instructions! Mine turned out perfectly and will be my new go-to when I’m craving something sweet!!

    Reply
  4. Brandi says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:30 am

    5 stars
    Mug cakes is something I just leaned to make! Thanks for the gluten free recipe, just what o needed

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