This vegan sweet potato mug cake is packed with flavor from brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. And it's ready in just 10 minutes!
Here is an easy Vegan Sweet Potato Mug Cake recipe from Mug Cakes: 100 Speedy Microwave Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth by Leslie Bilderback.
I always need a little something sweet after dinner. Usually it's just a piece of dark chocolate or something small like that, but sometimes if I have a light dinner, I have room for something more.
But not too much - I don't want a big slice of cake and I don't want to do all the work involved with making a batch of brownies or cookies. That's why I love mug cakes!
Mug cakes are so easy, they dirty a minimal amount of dishes and measuring spoons, and they're ready in just a minute or two. There are days when you just need a mug cake, right?
At first, I was put off by the texture because I found they weren't as cakey as I expected, but now I really like that texture and I went through a phase where I was making mug cakes once a week. (Okay, maybe twice a week.... Fine, it was three times a week.)
And guess what? There is an entire book (!!!) about mug cakes now. Mug Cakes: 100 Speedy Microwave Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
I received a copy to review and was happy to find that there's a chapter with vegan, dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free mug cakes too, which is where I got this vegan Sweet Potato Mug Cake recipe. (Shared with permission, of course!)
Also on my list to try are the Fluffernutter Mug Cake and the Caramel Fleur de Sel Mug Cake. (Really, pretty much anything involving salted caramel is automatically on my list. It's a given.)
So if you're a mug cake lover like me - definitely go check out this mug cake cookbook!
More Mug Cakes
And of course if you love this mug cake, go check out my other mug cake recipes right here:
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp egg substitute I used ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes or sweet potato baby food
- 2 tbsp soy rice, or almond milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 7 tbsp self-rising flour
- pinch of kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp toasted pecans or walnuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mug, whisk together the egg substitute and water with a fork and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the sweet potato, soy milk, vanilla, and sugar. Add the flour, salt, and spices.
- Beat the matter until smooth. Fold in the nuts. Divide the batter between two mugs.
- Microwave separately for 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes each until risen and firm.
Suzanne @ hello, veggy! says
A whole book of mug cakes?! I'm in!
orangeheromama says
Psst!! Tell me more about the actual MUGS! They're AMAZING!!! I want! 🙂
Kiersten says
The one in the foreground is a measuring cup from Anthropologie and the one in the background is a measuring cup from Pier 1. 🙂 The Anthro ones were on clearance last year, so I don't think they still sell them, but I just bought the other ones!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Yes please! I'm getting my Fall cravings and this just fuels my fire baby!
Kiersten says
I keep hearing people say that, but oh man, I am still enjoying summer way too much.
Martina says
I love cake but since there's only the 2 of us in the house (and eating half a cake is frowned upon) I never really bake anymore. But baking in a cup - oh yes!! I'm trying this!
Kiersten says
This would be perfect then! And a lot of the recipes in the book make 2. 🙂
Archana @ FeedingtheFoodie says
I love the concept of mug cakes! Its easy and it can be personalized. I've been wanting to try it myself. That book would be a perfect incentive to try 🙂
I LOVE salted caramel too - anything at all. I'm waiting for fall to make my salted caramel hot chocolate!
Kiersten says
Ooh, I LOVE salted caramel hot chocolate. That's one of the few things I look forward to about winter. 🙂
Marta@What should I eat for breakfast today says
This is what I like about mug cakes - you can make 1 🙂
Joy //For the Love of Leaves says
One of my dad's catch phrases is "winners anticipate, losers react" so just telling everyone you're just not being a loser by planning your next move haha
I have never tried sweet potato cake, but sweet potatoes have never done me wrong before. I just happened to buy one yesterday. Maybe I should try this!
Kiersten says
That is so true! I'm always several steps ahead of myself, but it's not the worst quality in the world, right? 🙂
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
I'm afraid of mug cakes and mug cookies because I'm not sure I can trust myself with the newfound knowledge that I can officially have a delicious fattening dessert in my grip in under 5 minutes. Although an individual serving is a heckuva lot safer than a huge cake! Plus, this version looks healthier than most, so hey - maybe I can dip my toe into mug cakes. Figuratively. I just kind of grossed myself out. 😉
A cookbook on the subject is brilliant!
Kiersten says
Yeah, once you discover mug cakes, you will probably go overboard for a while. And then eventually, you'll get to a good place with them. Mug cakes are a once in a while treat! Not every day!
christina says
Looooove the copper spoons. I need those! I bet I could totally make this with the sweet potato fries I made last night. I baked them with brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnmon, so if I mush them up and add the rest of these ingredients, I'll have a mug cake!
Kiersten says
They are from West Elm! I have more measuring spoons than any reasonable person should have. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love the sounds of this mugcake! I bet the sweet potato keeps it so moist and the fact that it's on the healthier side, we get to have seconds, right! 🙂
Kiersten says
Yes, totally. That's why the recipe makes 2 cakes, right? 🙂
Alissa N says
I have yet to make mug cakes, but am itching to try them. I think the reason I haven't yet is because once I know how easy they are to make, and how yummy they really are, there is going to be nothing stopping me from making like 12 every day. This one is right up my alley too, and omg sea salted caramel!? So much danger. I might have to finally give in and experience the awesomeness.
Kiersten says
It's totally dangerous. I really did have a stretch of time a few months ago when I was making this vegan mug brownie alllll the time. It was so good, but not the best habit to have. 🙂
Hazel @ fresherfood says
Yum yum yum. That looks amazing. I love sweet potato and, although I'm relatively new to mug cakes, the ease and lack of equipment sounds perfect. I can't believe there's an entire book dedicated to them! Must check this out.
Kiersten says
Yes, check it out! It's full of so many fun, easy recipes. 🙂
Holly says
I haven't made a mug cake but that would definitely help my portion control trouble-- eating half a cake is just so easy but it would be a better decision to eat one (or two!) mug cakes.
Kiersten says
Yeah, I have portion control issues too. A single mug is just perfect for me. 🙂
Ash- foodfashionparty says
I love mug cakes, a lot. My boys just go nuts with all the additions, and I don't have to worry over the mess..this is a nice recipe.
Kiersten says
They are definitely kid-friendly! 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Simple and satisfying! I love it with coconut cream.
leslie crowell says
With a couple of vegetarians, an omnivore, a diabetic-- makes baking of any sort challenging (to please and accommodate ALL of them). This would be perfect for making easy treats for all the nutritional needs with my crew!! PS- New to your blog-- LOVE IT!
Kiersten says
Yes, it's very difficult to find smaller sized dessert recipes like this! I think you would definitely appreciate this book. 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I make lists. Crossing things off is fun for me. Any vacation I plan revolves around food. It's a disease. This mug cake looks fantastic. A sweet treat in mere minutes--I'm in. There is always room for dessert...no matter what.
Kiersten says
Ha! We are the same way with our vacations. Even before I started a food blog. It was always, "Okay, where are we going to eat?" I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Natalie @ Once Upon a Cutting Board says
I've never tried a mug cake, probably because I always crave salty snacks after dinner instead of cake, but they'd be perfect for celebrations involving only a couple people, and I love the idea of a spiced sweet potato version!
Kiersten says
That's funny! I crave salty foods a lot, but after dinner, I'm done with savory and need sweet. 🙂
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
Ooh, I've never made a mug cake or had sweet potato cake! We don't have a microwave, so maybe I'll try this in the oven- loving the warm, fall-esque flavors 🙂
Kiersten says
Yeah, I've never tried a mug cake in an oven, but I'm sure it works! 🙂
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
How yummy and CUTE!!!
Courtney says
What a beautiful recipe...I can't wait to try it. And the mug is adorable! Can you share where you got the mug in the picture? 🙂
Kiersten says
It's actually a measuring cup! 🙂 I bought a set of them from Anthropologie a year ago. But unfortunately, they were on clearance back then, so I don't think they carry them anymore...
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Yummy!! And I love there's a book out there for mug cakes. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kiersten says
It's such a fun book!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love sweet potatoes and those wonderful warming spices!
Caitlin says
i love having things to look forward to, too. it keeps me excited for the future.
a cookbook full of mugcakes- how fun!
Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says
Oh how cute! I've never heard of mug cakes but what a great idea. And they're cooked in the microwave! I have to give this a go.
Kiersten says
Ooh, you should Google them--there are SO many tasty recipes out there for mug cakes! They were really big on food blogs for a while. 🙂