Vegan Blueberry Mug Cake

I have been baking this mug cakes so long and it’s really delicious!!!

It wasn’t as pretty as the mug cake pictured here, but it was yummy. It just hit the sweet spot. Thank you! 💜

PUL Team - April 3, 2024, 7:07 p.m.

So happy to hear that you enjoyed the blueberry mug cake, Deborah, thank you! 💛

Deborah Byrne - April 3, 2024, 7:18 p.m.

Made it with almond milk. It still came out fluffy.

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Fantastic quick dessert! I used 1 tbsp of sugar and that was plenty. Next time, as an experiment, I think I'll add some lemon zest. So good!

I used almond flour as I don't have all-purpose flour for gluten-free, but it worked out as a good substitute. I was in more of a chocolate mood, so I did chips instead of blueberries as well. It was really yummy and just what I was craving! The smell reminded me of a coffee cake because of the cinnamon, which I love! Definitely will be making this again.

PUL Team - Feb. 28, 2024, 12:28 a.m.

We're glad that almond flour was a successful substitute, Kena - thank you! The cinnamon aroma is always a cozy touch 🥰

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Such an easy and quick recipe for a warm, yummy snack or breakfast. Especially in these winter months. :)

Mug cake is a new obsession, thanks to PUL. I only used 1 tbsp of sugar and it was sweet enough. Came out soft and fluffy.

PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2024, 5:27 p.m.

Hehe we love mug cakes too 😍 so glad this blueberry version was enjoyed, Nicole!

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I work from home and make a muffin most days as a mid pyre at with my coffee.

This is the first recipe I have tried just after downloading the app! Amazing flavors, consistency and texture. If this is a sign of what the other recipes are like … can’t wait! Beautiful app and all its info! Well done!

PUL Team - Dec. 8, 2023, 7:23 a.m.

Aww we're so happy to hear, Paula! We're so excited to continue this culinary journey together 🤗✨

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This mug cake is actually my all time favourite comfort food. I will occasionally substitute blueberries for cranberries which does obviously make it much more tart but I love it. Thank you for this amazing recipe!! 10/10 recommend!

PUL Team - Nov. 22, 2023, 6:12 a.m.

Oh we're so thrilled that the mug cake is being enjoyed, Soph - cranberries are a lovely idea too! 🥰

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I swapped blueberries for pear ❤️

Hey, could I make it in the oven?
If so, how many degrees C, how much time?
I don’t wanna be left out of your delicious cupcakes jsut cause I fired my microonde that came with the flat, as it’s unhealthy and not good..

PUL Team - July 13, 2023, 11:20 p.m.

Hey Alice, you can use an oven-safe baking dish and bake in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean 🤗

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Loved this! I used frozen raspberries instead and heated it a little longer and it came out perfect!

Tastes good (I put raspberries instead of blueberries) but my cake did not feel cooked completely, even after cooking it in my microwave for more that 4min in total (my microwave is strong). The edges were well cooked but not the center. I think the recipe would have been better in an oven! Maybe that my mug was too thick if that changes something. I also have to point out that I used almond flour+chickpea flour instead of white flour. I have done the swap on other recipes though and it usually works
Anyways, it still made me a good dessert for breakfast!

PUL Team - June 5, 2023, 7:15 p.m.

Hey Malek, thanks for sharing your experience with the recipe! I wonder if the raspberries were juicy causing more moisture in the middle of the cake? In any case, the substitution of almond flour and chickpea flour for white flour might have also affected the texture and cooking time of the cake. Alternative flours have different properties and usually need adjustments in recipes, particularly when it comes to moisture in baking.

If you do give the recipe another try, you can use an oven-safe baking dish and bake in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Happy baking 🤗

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Just made this with oat flour and lemon zest, it was absolutely delicious :)

I enjoyed this with my afternoon coffee today. Delicious! 😊

Yummy !!

Flawlessly delicious every time! I’ve enjoyed this blueberry mug cake and the decadent chocolate mug cakes with family and they are always impressed by the taste and texture. I have to also say much kudos and thanks to you for an amazingly beautiful, searchable and valuable website. I appreciate that I’m not being redirected to other recipes/sites every 10 seconds like some blogs. Thank you Sadia, Robin and PUL team, well done!

PUL Team - March 8, 2023, 6:22 p.m.

Thank you for the glowing review, Antonette, it means so much 🤗

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Simple and yummy! Almost added a lemon zest which would compliment this deliciously! Thank you!

FYI I did this with wheat flour .

Made all of the PUL mug cakes various times- they are UNFAILABLE*!
Even replacing the wheat flour for rice or corn flour or mixing up the taste-giving-ingredient (chocolate, berries, banana) for whatever else is at hand - it still works perfectly and tastes glorious.
*(correct word infallible)

Dear Team,
I just wanted to let you know, that you not just touch the lifes of people, who want to live in a healthy and mindful way, but sometimes even the ones who could not care less. Well let me explain . . .
I do work as a nurse in a home for mentally retarded people, and on my ward, I do care for 8 people with severe autism, who have some difficulties with more or less every aspect of their life. I am lucky enough to work in a nursing home that trys to be a real home for this people, and so we get every meal freshly cooked and do some prepwork ouself. And while we are not a vegan ore vegitarian home, and my patients can not really choose how to eat, its very importend for me to let them have healthy and delicious food, wich brings me to this recepi.
You see, I had some cherrys from dessert left over, and normaly I would just give them the cherrys in a bowl and call it a day, but, well, it´s christmastime, it´s cold, most of my patients have no family to spoil them a bit, so I used this recipe (slightly changed because oft the cherrys and I had to use normal milk . . . sorry) to lift up the normal afternoon snack they would get. Took me 5 minutes to make 4 cakes for the patients that where not at home that day, a bit more to bake them in the microwave and they loved, loved, loved it and eate every last crumb from a dish they could not ask for and do not know about.
So thank you very much for bringing a bit of joy and fun to those, who never ask for annything.

PUL Team - Dec. 11, 2022, 11:55 p.m.

Aw a sincere thank you for taking the time to share your love and light, Franziska! Your patients are so lucky to have you as a nurse 💛

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what up

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2022, 7:51 p.m.

Hi Bobster! Do let us know if there's any feedback for the mug cake 🤗

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My first but not last cake in a mug. My daughter is taking classes online, so made one for her break. She also loved it, and she isn't sold on all my vegan recipes for sure.

PUL Team - Nov. 15, 2022, 11:21 p.m.

We're so glad the mug cake was enjoyed, Donna, thank you! In case you're interested and haven't already seen, we have more mug cake recipes here: pickuplimes.com/recipe/?sb=mu… 🤗

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Holy forking shirtballs this was amazing and just what I was hoping for! I had been craving a huge blueberry muffin but didn’t want to make 12 muffins and end up eating them all 😊

PUL Team - Aug. 17, 2022, 2:50 a.m.

We're glad the mug cake was enjoyed, Rach, and love that you honoured your craving!

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Lazy Sunday afternoon with the family, and these were a huge hit! Thank you, Sadia!

PUL Team - Aug. 15, 2022, 9:27 p.m.

So glad to hear, Jennifer, thank you!

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Love love love this one! This is the third one I've made of the mug cake recipes, I added a square of dark chocolate just to give it a twist and it turned out sooo yummy! Love these recipes, if you follow them to the T they are perfect every time 💜

PUL Team - July 30, 2022, 8:11 p.m.

Mmm a lovely idea, Samantha, and we're so happy to hear!

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Absolutely amazing, delicious and perfect for when you have a craving!!

PUL Team - June 15, 2022, 5:09 a.m.

Oh, Mireia, you're the best! Thank you for the very kind reviews 🥰

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Amazing, I often make those

Mug cakes are the perfect dessert for one! Quick and no clean up!! Anything blueberry is my favorite so this one hit the spot.

PUL Team - June 10, 2022, 9:04 p.m.

Yess gotta love mug cakes! So happy to hear, Erica ☺️

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I used frozen blackberries, light brown sugar, canola oil, and Costco's coconut "beverage" instead of blueberries, sugar, vegetable oil, and soymilk. It yielded a lightly sweet, very moist mug cake!

I love how versatile this recipe is because it turned out even with all my swapped ingredients.

My cake didn't rise much, probably because of all my swap outs. Not sure which swap caused it boy to rise but I'm still happy.

PUL Team - June 1, 2022, 4:34 a.m.

Love all of the modifications, Kavitha, thanks a bunch for sharing! Sometimes mug cakes can become rubbery rather than light and airy if too much oil is added or if they're overcooked. So glad it was still enjoyed though 😃

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Can you use almond milk or lactose free milk instead of soy milk?

PUL Team - May 27, 2022, 6:45 a.m.

Hey Joscelyn, yes you can use any plant-based milk of choice. We prefer unsweetened varieties 🙂

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This is seriously incredible. SO DELICIOUS and perfect portion/level of sweetness!! Thank you!

PUL Team - April 30, 2022, 6:59 p.m.

Aww thank YOU, Sarah!

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Wonderful late night treat to satisfy the craving. Came together easily and quickly. I added 2 teaspoons cocoa powder with my frozen berries to make up for the water they produced. Plus a 1/4 tsp maca powder and now you’ve got a LOVELY cake. Thanks PUL team.

PUL Team - March 24, 2022, 12:23 a.m.

Mmm that sounds delicious, Meggie, thank you for the lovely review 😃

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My favourite mug cake of all time. I've done this one at least ten times since I came across it and it always comes out great, dense and really satisfies any sweet tooth. I just love how it's a true cake, not just oats with banana mashed together. Sometimes I add whole wheat flour when I don't have all-purpose on my hands and it's all the same amazing!

PUL Team - March 19, 2022, 10:35 p.m.

Such a massive compliment, Veronika, thank you! We're so happy the mug cake is being enjoyed 😊

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Love all of your mug cake recipes! I've tried making this as a gluten-free version with oat flour (similar to the TIkTok blended baked oats). I made a slightly larger portion, using 1/3cup oat flour + 1 tbsp almond flour, 1/2 mashed banana, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and about 1/4 cup plant milk. It should cook similarly in a microwave

PUL Team - March 17, 2022, 5:44 p.m.

Awe sounds delicious, Danielle! Thanks for sharing the modifications 😃

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This is so delicious! So quick but tastes decadent.

Beautiful and delicious...I'm going to make a few dozen and share them with my friends and family :)

PUL Team - March 7, 2022, 6:28 a.m.

So nice of you to share, Sabrina! Lucky family and friends 🤩

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OMG, I would have never thought having such a treat could be SO easy! I loved it. Thank you for all your great easy recipes

PUL Team - Feb. 24, 2022, 4:16 p.m.

So glad it was enjoyed, Paola, thank you!

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The batter was great but when it got microwaved, it was really gummy. Don't know what I did wrong.

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2022, 10:33 p.m.

Hi Beth, so sorry to hear about the unexpected texture. Were the listed ingredients and portions used? If so, we suspect the gumminess may have come from overmixing the batter or overcooking.

All-purpose flour when overmixed promotes more gluten to develop which creates a tougher and gummy-like texture. It can be suuuper tempting to mix more, but only mixing the ingredients together until just combined is key to avoid this. Baking the cake for too long can also lead to a rubbery texture. If you end up giving the mug cake another try and your microwave tends to be on the powerful side, we'd suggest starting with less than 2 minutes to start and then trying intervals of 15 seconds until done. We hope this helps for now, Beth 😊

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I need one favor :)
please suggest any substitute for cinnamon powder...

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 5:43 a.m.

Hey Swati! You can omit the cinnamon powder, or substitute it for an alternative more accessible spice - perhaps nutmeg, allspice, ginger or cardamom would work nicely. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try 😃

Swati - Feb. 17, 2022, 8:57 p.m.

Yes I tried it and the results were wonderful...Thank you so much for the cake recipes. These are wonderful for a dessert lover like me :))))

PUL Team - Feb. 18, 2022, 4:15 p.m.

Woohoo! So glad to hear, Swati :)

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Loads of loveeeee :)))))

Loved it! With a London Fog tea ☕️! Perfection!

How do you feel about substituting regular flour with almond or other types? Whole wheat?

PUL Team - Jan. 27, 2022, 8:05 p.m.

Hi Marianna, that's a lovely question! You can totally substitute the flour if desired. We've heard positive reviews with oat, chickpea, and almond flour. We haven't tested out whole wheat but do let us know if you give it a try 😃

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Curious why you recommend refined coconut oil? I though unrefined is healthier?

PUL Team - Jan. 27, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Hey there, Marianna! Thanks for the question. Refined coconut oil is coconut oil that doesn't smell or taste like coconuts. We prefer using refined coconut oil in place of unrefined for a more neutral flavour. If you're interested and haven't already seen it, we have more information in our coconut oil article here: https://www.pickuplimes.com/a…

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I really couldn't believe how good this came out. I was worried if my cup (thin and tall) would make it worse somehow, but it still came out great even with my centuries old microwave. This was super delicious, changed blueberries to frozen black currant berries. The sweet and souresk experience was something far beyond of our usual after breakfast delight XD

PUL Team - Jan. 26, 2022, 6:08 a.m.

Awe it means so much to hear, Svetlana, thank you! We're so thrilled it turned out well 😊

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Hi Pick Up Limes Team!

I finally tried it this weekend! it was so easy and delicious! Now I'm inspired to host a small group of friends to make our own mug cakes for breakfast next weekend. Thank you for the recipe and also the pretty website that's easy to use!

PUL Team - Jan. 23, 2022, 8:31 p.m.

Hey there, Nari, we're so thrilled to hear! Love the idea to have a mug cake get together too 😍

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I just made this, and it was incredible! I was instantly transported back to my childhood eating my grandma’s huckleberry coffee cake while it was still warm from the oven. I will definitely make it again! I didn’t make any changes, and it came out perfectly.

PUL Team - Oct. 2, 2021, 10:59 p.m.

Oh, this means so much, Kimber! So happy the mug cake was enjoyed 🥰

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Just tried this with a few changes, I make my own oatmeal flour and I added organic maple syrup rather than sugar and used raspberries. Super quick and easy, love your quick easy clean foods. note: I added a little more flour since the maple syrup brought in more liquid.
This quick recipe was super delicious - Thank you.

PUL Team - Sept. 29, 2021, 6:38 p.m.

Thank you for sharing your experience with this one, Irene 🤗

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It's my new favourite mug cake. Super easy and de-li-cious. Just right for my sweet tooth :3

Hi Pick Up Limes!

This was a lovely recipe - very quick and easy! I have a couple of questions:
1. Could I substitute the blueberries for any other fruit I have on hand - like apples, bananas or strawberries?
2. Is there a way to make the top more firm? I love the crisp muffin top of cafe style muffins, and I'd love to know if it's possible to recreate :)

Thank you!

PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2021, 3:25 a.m.

Hello Judi, thanks for the questions! Feel free to substitute the blueberries with another fruit if desired. Do let us know if you find any good options 😃

For making the top more crispy, brushing a thin layer of sugar in water or oil halfway through microwaving may work. Often the crispy edges in baked goods come from a glaze or paste brushed on while baking 🙂 Another idea may be to bake the cake in an oven-safe baking dish and then let the top broil for a short period of time. Usually, this cake bakes at 350°F (180°C) for 15 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean for reference. We hope this helps for now!

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Just what I needed for a quick and tasty treat!

Just made this, it’s absolutely delish and so easy to make!

Two words: ✨T O O G O O D.✨

PUL Team - Aug. 10, 2021, 4:28 a.m.

Hehe two words back, Priya: ✨T H A N K Y O U✨

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I tried this with strawberries and it's SO good!! It needed an extra 30 seconds in the microwave but aside from that I didn't change a thing. Will definitely be making this again when I'm craving something sweet!

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 5:47 p.m.

Mmm sounds delicious! Thank you, Sarah 🤩

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This tastes exactly like the blueberrymuffins I ate before I went plantbased. Wow!

Whenever running late, I make these. It is super easy and quick. Absolutely delicious, just like the double chocolate mug cake 😁

Thuis recipe is also very good with pine apple. But be careful the pine apple is very hot when it comes out of the microwave.

PUL Team - July 25, 2021, 9:40 p.m.

A super cool sub, Tineke, thanks for the idea!

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A hug in a mug! Thanks for sharing this lovely, easy piece of safe-heaven for a busy day :)

This recipe + the double choc mug cake is on repeat in my house! It’s delicious and dangerously easy to make.

I've always been very bad at making microwavable mug cakes, but this was a success and I absolutely loved it!

PUL Team - July 15, 2021, 3:17 a.m.

So glad the recipe turned out and you enjoyed the mug cake, Meli!

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After watching your video I really want to try one of your mug cakes and it turned out great! Instead of using blueberries I used raspberries and it still turned out great. Usually mug cakes don't end up working for me but this recipe was delicious :)

PUL Team - July 13, 2021, 4:32 a.m.

Raspberries are such a lovely idea, Aishea! Thank you so much for the incredible review 🤤

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Hi Sadia and the PUL team, this mug cake is absolutely amazing - definitely the best one I’ve had so far! Keep up the great work xoxo

Really good if you're looking for something not very sweet; I tried it with frozen blueberries and I don't think I was a very good idea, I'll give it another try with fresh ones

PUL Team - June 7, 2021, 3:33 p.m.

Thank you for the honest review, Sorana, it's very appreciated! Frozen berries are fine, although we recommend having them thaw out a bit and perhaps patted dry if needed to reduce excess moisture in the cake 🙂

We hope you enjoy it more the second time around!

Sorana - Nov. 18, 2021, 7:01 p.m.

Thank you so much for the tip! I'll undoubtedly give it a try next time I make them. I'm genuinely glad I'm not missing out on the deliciousness just because I don't have fresh stuff on hand. You guys are amazing!

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This is absolutely amazing Sadia and the PUL team! 😍 🧁
I love what u guys are doing, thank you so much for creating PUL Sadia as your biggest 10 yr old fan! I have this when I’m binge watching Netflix!
And this is by far the best mug cake I’ve ever had!
Ty again! XOXO 😘

PUL Team - June 5, 2021, 7:55 p.m.

The thanks is to you, Fariha, for helping make our PUL family so special! 🥰 We're so glad you enjoyed the mug cake 😃

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Hi Sadia, I love all your recipes and the way you present them. Also the new website design is beautiful and so useful as well. :) Do you also plan to launch mobile apps someday?

I had a question here if we could substitute white whole wheat flour instead of all purpose? What flours can I substitute in general on your recipes if I'm allergic to all purpose? Would I need to adjust water or milk accordingly?

Thanks again and keep up your amazing/inspiring work! ❤️

PUL Team - May 23, 2021, 12:36 a.m.

Hey there, Keerthana, thank you for the kind words! Perhaps one day in the future an app is something PUL can pursue 🤗

We've had some PUL community members let us know they had success substituting with whole wheat flour. You could add a dash more plant milk since the white whole wheat flour will absorb a bit more liquid than white flour. In general, white whole wheat flour is a good substitute. Other ideas may be oat flour, buckwheat flour, or almond flour. How well they'll work as a substitute will depend on the recipe though 😊

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Looks delicious!
I tried it out twice but for some reason I haven't been able to get it right. It looks quite oily and has a rubber-like texture. Could you please help me out with this?
Thanks

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 9:56 p.m.

Hey there Alekhya, thank you for your patience with making the recipe and letting us know. How disappointing! We can totally try to help. We have two general ideas on where the oiliness and rubber-like texture may be coming from:
1) Overmixing - When adding the milk, oil, and vanilla extract aim to mix until just combined rather than stirring extra. It can be tempting to get rid of all the clumps but overdoing it can lead to a rubbery texture!
2) Overcooking or heating - Do you know what temperature your microwave is? We'd also suggest cooking the cake in shorter intervals until done so you can keep a closer eye on it.
Do let us know if these help with the mug cake! Hopefully, it will be worth the wait 😃

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Hi, can oat milk be used for this tecipe? Looks so delicious and cant wait to try.

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 7:48 p.m.

Lovely question, Rita! Oat milk can be used in place of unsweetened soy milk. We opted for soy milk for the added protein but feel free to use your milk of choice 🙂

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Hello,
I really want to try this recipe! Just wondering if I can replace the sugar with Maple syrup? Thanks!

PUL Team - May 17, 2021, 6:51 a.m.

Hi Yuri! Feel free to use maple syrup instead 🙂

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I tried this recipe out with chickpea flour instead because I wanted some protein in my dessert. It turned out delicious!! I also added some walnuts (highly recommend). I'm now obsessed with mug cakes. Thank you for this recipe :)

The frozen bluberries worked well too. No issues with them.

PUL Team - May 15, 2021, 10:36 p.m.

Thanks for sharing this with us, Giselle! Walnuts are a delicious idea 🤗

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Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!

I was kind of skeptical about how well this would work and taste, but I was very pleasantly surprised! Definitely recommend this recipe :)

PUL Team - April 22, 2021, 2:47 a.m.

Thank you for leaving the review, Maddie! Glad you were pleasantly surprised 🙂

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I have just tried it and it's really good, so easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing😊and congratulations, the website is really cool and user friendly.

PUL Team - April 22, 2021, 1:25 a.m.

We appreciate this so much, Marta! Thanks for sharing your kind words 🙂

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Hi Sadia and the team at PickUpLimes!

I tried this recipe and absolutely LOVED it. I made this as a treat for myself post my classes and paired with with my coffee and it was wonderful.
Also, I’m so impressed with the website! It looks great and I enjoyed following through the recipe with the new strike-out feature! :D

Thank you for your hard work and I hope you all stay safe 🌻

PUL Team - April 22, 2021, 1:24 a.m.

This is so wonderful to hear, Anindita! We're so happy you're enjoying the new website 😁 We hope you're staying safe as well 💝

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I love this mug cake, it's the perfect balance between sweet and sour. Also I learnt that frozen blueberries work just as well! Thanks for uploading some easy snack ideas. It's what I struggle most with after becoming vegan.

PUL Team - April 19, 2021, 3:12 a.m.

Ooo good tip, Dagmar! Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback with us 🙂

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Looks simple & yummy.

How to bake the mug cake if you don't have microwave but regular oven? How long and at which temperature (pre-heated?)?

Thanks!

PUL Team - April 19, 2021, 3:10 a.m.

That's a great question, Charlie! If you don't have a microwave, you can bake it in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Just be sure to use an oven-safe baking dish 😁

Charlie - April 22, 2021, 3:31 a.m.

Thanks very much, indeed after about 20mins it was just fine and they turned out really well!

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Can't wait to bake! Yum...
When printing be sure to chose serving amount after pressing print for the first time. It may default back to one, so check. It's only been hours since this was uploaded -- so that may be fixed by the time you try printing.

PUL Team - April 19, 2021, 2:53 a.m.

Hey there, S. Caff! Indeed we need to choose the serving amount after clicking the initial printer icon on teh website, but before clicking the "print" button. It appears to be working on our end, but if you're having any issues please do let us know! You can also email us at [email protected] for further support if needed 🙂

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