Craving an indulgent dessert? Sink your spoon into this Easy Low-Carb Keto Mug Cake! It’s dense, chocolaty, and so delicious!
Honestly, is there anything better than having cake in a cup in under 10 minutes? No need to spend hours preparing the batter and waiting for the cake to bake—this fast and easy recipe has you covered. And did I mention it’s delicious?
While we all love cake, baking it from scratch can be a tedious process. That’s what makes this recipe so great—it’s incredibly convenient, so no matter how busy you are, you can easily fit it into your day. Plus, since it’s low-carb, you can enjoy every bite without a second thought! Whether your family follows a keto diet or not, everyone will love this treat just the same.
If you’re craving something sweet for breakfast, a dessert after dinner, or a quick snack to satisfy your sugar cravings, this easy cake recipe always does the trick. Trust me—you’ll want to have this recipe on hand at all times.
Is Easy Low-Carb Keto Mug Cake Healthy?
Compared to many regular cakes, this one has fewer calories, carbs, and sugar. While it’s not necessarily nutritious, it’s still better than store-bought options, especially if you’re on a keto diet or looking to cut back on sugar and carbs. Plus, some of the ingredients offer small health benefits of their own. For example, coconut flour is high in fiber, and unsweetened cocoa powder contains antioxidants, while monkfruit provides natural sweetness without refined sugar.
Tasty Ways To Top Your Mug Cake
This low-carb keto mug cake is totally delicious on its own, but if you want to take it up a notch, try adding a few toppings! A dollop of coconut whipped cream or light whipped topping makes a perfect finishing touch. If you’re a nut butter lover, you’ve got to try drizzling on a spoonful of peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter—talk about yummy goodness! Of course, you can never go wrong with fresh fruit on top. A few diced strawberries, blueberries, or even blackberries would taste absolutely divine with this cake. And last but not least? Go nuts and add some of your favorite nuts, like almond slivers or even candied walnuts.
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
You can store your mug cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, place it in the microwave for around 30 seconds.
What Can I Use Instead Of Chocolate Chips?
If you aren’t a chocolate lover, it’s easy to switch up this recipe to suit your palate. Try peanut butter chips for a delicious peanut butter cake, or try out butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, or caramel chips.
What Can I Use Instead Of Vanilla Extract?
Vanilla extract gives this cake a boost of flavor, but you can swap it for maple syrup or honey if necessary.
Serving Suggestions
Loving the mug cake trend? You’re in luck because I have some more recipes to recommend. Whether it’s an Easy Banana Bread Mug Cake, Coconut Flour Chocolate Paleo Mug Cake, or even getting crazy and nixing the eggs to make a Vegan Coconut Flour Mug Cake, you won’t ever be disappointed after making these. If you want to get even fancier, I would suggest having your mug cake with a side of ice cream or frozen yogurt. I personally am obsessed with these Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream Bowls. Talk about a perfect match!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour (21 grams)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons monkfruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients (everything up to the almond milk.)
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips. Pour into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer to a large mug (at least 14 to 16 ounces) and spread the top of the batter evenly.
- Cook in the microwave until the top is set and any wet spots are no larger than a dime. This was about 2 mins and 30 seconds in my 1000-watt microwave. Serve and enjoy.
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