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Recipe
Keto Mug Cake is the perfect low carb treat! It’s so fast to throw together and cooks in less than a minute in your microwave, it couldn’t be easier!
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Quick Tips for Making Keto Mug Cake
There’s really nothing to this recipe, you mix it up and cook it in less than a minute, it really is that simple to make a keto chocolate mug cake!
Start by making sure that the mug you choose is large enough, is microwave safe, and has no chips or cracks in it.
You can use any low carb sweetener you prefer, just make sure you like the taste of it and know how it cooks up. I prefer Lakanto Monkfruit or So Nourished Blend.
Microwave cook time will vary depending on the power of your model, so cook it for 45 seconds and then check it and add 5-10 more seconds cooking time as needed.
If you have low carb chocolate chips you could add a tablespoonful to the batter, and if you have whipped cream that would make a wonderful topping!
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- Keto Brownies
- Keto Cheesecake
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Low Carb Blueberry Cake
- Keto Everything Bagel Crackers
Keto Mug Cake
Quick and easy, this keto mug cake is the perfect treat for any time of the day! 5g net carbs per mug cake.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Carbs: 9 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Protein: 13 g
Servings: 1
4.85 from 13 votes
Ingredients
- 1tbspButter, melted
- 3tbspAlmond flour
- 2tbspLow carb sweetener
- 1tbspCocoa powder
- 1/2tspBaking powder
- 1largeEgg, whisked
Keto Mug Cake Toppings (optional)
- 1tbspketo friendly chocolate chips
- 2tbspwhipped cream
Instructions
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In a microwave safe coffee mug mix the melted butter, almond flour, low carb sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, and beaten egg.
Mix well until combined.
Microwave on high for 45 seconds and check to see if it is cooked, it should be firm to the touch, if not cook for 5-10 more seconds. Do not overcook or it will be dry, exact cook time depends on the power of your microwave.
Top with keto chocolate chips and whipped cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition – Serves one, net carbs value does not include sugar alcohols (low carb sweetener) 5g net carbs per mug cake.
Cook Time – this will depend on your microwave so start at 45 seconds and just add a few seconds at a time until it’s cooked enough.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 241mg80%
Sodium 185mg8%
Potassium 413mg12%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 661IU13%
Calcium 184mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information on Noshtastic is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Author: Sheena Strain
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
About Sheena Strain
Sheena Strain is the proud owner of Noshtastic, a gluten free website that specializes in easy family meals including Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, and many pressure cooker recipes.
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A. Ridge says
I added a splash of vanilla, and this turned out quite well!Reply
Precious Kaparadza says
I loved it. just right texture and sweetness for my cravingReply
Shanya says
Too much sweetener! I mean it was so sweet I could barely eat half of if
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Darla Gonzales says
Hi,
Do you have have flavors for the mug cake other than chocolate?
Thank you.Reply
Sheena Strain says
I have not tried it with other flavors, but you could omit the cocoa powder and try a little vanilla extract instead? maybe a 1/4 tsp would be enough.
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Denise says
Most delicious brownie in a mug! Was very easy and had all ingredients on hand any way. Used semi sweet chocolate chips,just a few!
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Denise Reinert says
Was so easy to make and tasted yummy. I did substitute Leto chocolate chips w/semi sweet. Just a few!Reply
Robin King says
Yum-eeeeeee! My new emergency chocolate craving go-to. Thanks!Reply
Sharon says
Do you have low carb, low fat, high protein desserts and main meals?
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Sheena Strain says
I don’t think I have any desserts that fit that, but I have several dinners that would work for low card and low fat if you use the search function. My Cilantro Lime Chicken would work.
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Alfonsa Martinez says
Very good. Used stevia powder, 3 envelopes, next time will add one more. Delicious!Reply
Debra Calabrese says
Made this Mug Cake, it’s the best Keto mug cake I’ve made yet!! Tastes like a warm chocolate brownie ?Reply
Stacey says
My favorite mug cake yet!! Added a little bit of unsweetened shredded coconut and topped it with fresh made whipped cream using heavy cream and monk fruit. So good!!!Reply
Sue says
I used pure organic erythritol sugar and it didn’t work for this recipe. What did I do wrong
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Sheena Strain says
Hi Sue, in what way did it not work?
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Leesa Kline says
Mine turned out the texture of a lighter chocolate cake—not gooey at all. I definitely like it gooey and chocolate so need to switch something up. Oil for butter?? Less flour??
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Sheena Strain says
It’s hard to say without seeing the cake, but you might want to experiment with the cook time and try slightly less time in the microwave and see how that works.
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Penny says
I love this and use it as my base recipient I have experimented and done many things with this. Mine use to be too dry but found out was overcooking them due to this post. I tried using 1 tbsp pecan flour in place of 1 of the almond flour for a different flavor did well. Also used Libby’s salted caramel chips in it such a versatile recipe thanksReply
Annabelle Allen says
It was so goodReply
Lisa says
This was a quick and tasty treat. I may add some vanilla extract or something else to it. But it is so good exactly as is.Reply
Laura Jones says
Oh I love this! Tastes amazing & is actually rather nutritiousReply
Catherine says
Made it tonight. Didn’t look as good as the pics, but tasted really good. Thank you for posting it
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Diane C says
This was amazing!! A special treat since the carb count is in the higher side but wow !!! So delish!Reply
Gina says
This is a great tasting chocolate mug cake! I added 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. It also tastes great cold, if stored in the fridge!Reply
