Quick Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
A quick and easy keto-friendly chocolate mug cake ready in just 2 minutes, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without breaking your low-carb diet.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons almond flour (28g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (10g)
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- Optional dairy-free substitution: coconut oil instead of butter
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure out almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly to avoid cocoa clumps, about 30 seconds.
- Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
- Stir vigorously until smooth and thick but pourable. Add about 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk if batter is too thick.
- Optionally, sprinkle sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped pecans on top.
- Microwave on high for 90 to 120 seconds, starting with 90 seconds and checking doneness.
- Check doneness by poking the center with a toothpick; if wet, microwave in 10-second bursts until set but moist.
- Let the mug cake cool for 2 minutes to finish cooking and firm up slightly.
- Enjoy warm, optionally topped with sugar-free whipped cream or fresh berries.
Notes
Use finely ground almond flour for best texture. Start with shorter microwave times to avoid rubbery cake. Room temperature egg blends better. Optional add-ins like sugar-free chocolate chips or nuts add texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and almond milk with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One mug cake (about
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
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