Defying gravity
I think I’ll try
Defying gravity
And you can’t pull me down!
There are days when just getting dressed and brushing you teeth are an accomplishment. Days when walking to the store is an act of defiance of gravity. That London afternoon the sky settled heavily on the skyline and drops of tepid rain inked the city. There we sat in our little room drinking awful red wine, eating chocolate cake and reading Neverwhere on our kindles. On a dark day in June we created a pool of light that fought back at the dark times swirling around our feet.
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Dark Chocolate Guinness Mug Cake, Vegan
Moist, fluffy textured, dark chocolatey spoonable goodness with a bitter malty background flavor and a hidden pool of melted chocolate in the center. What more can you ask for in this five minute wonder?
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt (scant)
- 3 tbsp Guinness
- 3 tbsp thick aquafaba, see my Aquafaa Tips section if you need help on reducing
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, I used 1 square from a bar of 85% but use what ever you have on hand even chocolate chips.
Whisk the Aquafaba until frothy in a small bowl about one minute. Add the vanilla, Guinness, salt and brown sugar and stir until combined.
Stir the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder together in a small cup and add to the liquids. Stir until combined.
Spoon half the mixture into a mug and lay a square of chocolate in the center of the batter. Scoop the rest of the batter on top and smooth the top.
If you want your cake extra Guinness-y then sprinkle 1/4 tsp of beer over the top before placing in the microwave.
Every microwave has different power.
I baked mine in the centre the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes at half power and it was perfect. After 2 minutes check to see if the cake is cooked by gently pressing in the top with you finger. If it feels springy-solid it is done. The top will remain moist even after the center cooks and you will be left with a lovely brownie like glaze on the top.
Dark Chocolate Guinness Mug Cake, made in the microwave. A five minute wonder made with aquafaba that satisfies all chocolate cravings perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Cheers! Vegan via @SunnysideHanne #sunnysidehanne #aquafaba #mugcake #mugcakerecipe #vegancake #vegancakerecipes #noeggs #eggfree #eggfreerecipes #eggfreecake #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreedessert #microwaverecipes #fiveminutecake #minidesserts #guinness #guinnessbeer #stpaddysday #stpatricksdayrecipes #chocolatemugcake
Dark Chocolate Guinness Mug Cake, made in the microwave. A five minute wonder made with aquafaba that satisfies all chocolate cravings perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Cheers! Vegan via @SunnysideHanne #sunnysidehanne #aquafaba #mugcake #mugcakerecipe #vegancake #vegancakerecipes #noeggs #eggfree #eggfreerecipes #eggfreecake #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreedessert #microwaverecipes #fiveminutecake #minidesserts #guinness #guinnessbeer #stpaddysday #stpatricksdayrecipes #chocolatemugcake
I never heard of mug cakes before! Since I adore dark beer, and chocolate cake, this looks tailormade for me. Can it be made in a conventional oven? We don’t have a microwave.
I wish I knew if it works in a conventional oven. I need to research that.
hi! is the beer only for flavor or not? i would like to omit it, since i´m not used to have anything alcoholic for breakfast and i loooove mug cake by the morning lol :)))))
hope u are fine!!!!!
Hello, Yes feel free to omit the beer just sub an equal amount of plant milk. I often do. Mug cake for breakfast?? Perhaps we are related. My mother always said “never spoil a good dessert by having dinner first”
Stay safe
What flour substitute would be best to make this Gluten Free?
Thank you!!!
I use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 GF Baking mix.