19 Gluten Free Mug Cake Recipes for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...which means it's the perfect time to share the recipes for 19 gluten free mug cakes that will make anyone swoon. I love gluten free baking and taking the time to actually turn on the oven and whip up delicious gluten free brownies or cupcakes. However, during my super busy grad school semesters, I often just don't have time for that...so when my sweet tooth hits, microwaving a gluten free mug cake is the perfect solution!

Whether you're looking for a gluten free mug cake made using almond flour, quick desserts for one (or two!), a gluten free dairy free mug cake or any combination of the above, this round up can make your gluten free dessert dreams come true. All of the mug cake recipes below are obviously gluten free, but many are also vegan, low carb, keto, paleo and sugar free.

So whether you want a single serving dessert for Valentine's day or just a sweet treat for a busy Wednesday night, I hope this round-up lets you add some extra sweetness into your life! So let's dive into your 19 gluten free mug cake options...

1. Turtle Mugcake (Keto, Low Carb) - Kimspired DIY

If you love caramel chocolate turtles, you'll love this salted caramel mug cake! This is the perfect easy keto dessert when you're craving a bite of something sweet.

2. Keto Brownie in a Mug (Low Carb, Sugar Free) - Trina Krug

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, here's a keto dessert recipe sure to make your Valentine's Day extra delicious.

3. Chocolate Mugcake - Gluten Free Palate

Because you can never have too many gluten free chocolate mug cake recipes to choose from. Whipped cream and sprinkles take this gluten free dessert over the top.

4. Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free Palate

A near-instant gluten free cinnamon roll recipe? Dreams do come true!

5. Triple Chocolate Protein Mug Cake (Vegan, Oil Free) - Casey the College Celiac

The best part of this quick dessert for one? It only takes a mug, six simple ingredients and five minutes to make! Plus, this gluten free cake offers a hidden dose of vegan protein.

6. Lemon Blueberry Microwave Mug Cake (Vegan) - Rhian's Recipes

Lemon and blueberry combine into an extra refreshing easy dessert for one.

7. Mason Jar Cakes to Go - MI Gluten Free Gal

If you want a Valentine's Day gift your date will be sure to enjoy, whip them up one of these gluten free cakes in a mason jar! You can also give them the pre-made dry mix as a present and add the finishing ingredients together when you're ready to dig in.

8. Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake (Keto, Low Carb) - Keto Cooking Christian

No one would ever guess that sour cream is one of the secret ingredients in this easy keto dessert.

9. Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake - Flippin' Delicious

Who knew that soda works so well in baking?!?

10. Healthy Banana Blueberry Mug Cake - Vibrant Guide

This gluten free mug cake is healthy enough to eat for breakfast but delicious enough to enjoy as dessert. Just make sure your oat flour is gluten free and celiac safe (if needed).

11. 90-Second Keto Lemon Mug Cake (Low Carb) - How 2 Do Keto

If you need an easy dessert for one, this is seriously easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.

12. Chocolate Lava Mugcake (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

This is the first mug cake recipe I ever shared on this blog, and is still a favorite of mine! 'Cause who doesn't love a vegan chocolate lava cake?

13. Strawberry Mug Cake (Paleo, Keto, Low Carb) - Low Carb Yum

Coconut flour helps keep this paleo mug cake super soft and moist and strawberries add a little extra sweetness.

14. One Minute Protein Brownie (Vegan Option) - To Simply Inspire

Your Valentines date would never be able to tell that this gluten free dessert is actually high in protein.

15. Red Velvet Mug Cake (Dairy Free, Vegan Options) - Flippin' Delicious

This red velvet mug cake also comes with a cream cheese frosting recipe you can whip up to take your dessert to the next level.

16. Super Easy & Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Mug Cake - Powered by Mom

This chocolate mug cake recipe doesn't even require any flour. Add some strawberries or ice cream, and this cake will any Valentine date away.

17. Strawberry Upside Down Cake (Keto, Low Carb) - How 2 Do Keto

Pineapple upside down cake has nothing on this strawberry upside down cake.

18. Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake For One (Sugar Free, Keto and Dairy Free Options) - The Helpful GF

Even if you aren't a big chocolate lover, you can still love the mug cake life.

19. Chocolate Mug Cake for One or Two - Fearless Dining

This super moist, chocolate mug cake is the perfect size to share...or reheat for some delicious leftovers. 

Happy Valentine's Day, all!

Whether you end up making one of these gluten free mug cakes for Valentine's Day or for any other day in the year, I hope you feel extra loved this year...and show yourself some sweet love with an easy dessert sometime soon.



And if these mug cake recipes already have you drooling (like I definitely am!), tell me which recipe you want to try first in the comments!