Keto mug cake with chocolate
Grab your favorite mug and whip up these super quick and easy lip-smacking keto mug cakes with a robust chocolate taste. A gluten and dairy-free treat, ready in 5 minutes! No microwave? No problem. You can bake them in the oven as well.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp almond flour or hazelnut flour
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp granulated erythritol
- 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 pinches 2 pinches salt
- 2 2 egg, beateneggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp 1 tsp coconut oil or butter for greasing the mugs
- ½ oz. (12⁄3 tbsp) 14 g (25 ml) coarsely chopped sugar-free dark chocolate (look for stevia, erythritol, and/or monk fruit in the ingredients)
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Instructions
Microwave (7 minutes)
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add eggs, melted coconut oil or butter, and chocolate. Mix until smooth.
- Equally divide batter into four, well-greased coffee mugs or microwave-safe ramekins.
- Microwave on high for 1-1 ½ minutes (700 watts). Remove and let the mug cakes cool for one minute.
Oven (20 minutes)
If you don’t want to use your microwave, you can bake the muffins in the oven. In fact, if you have the time, we recommend that you do. Microwaves vary in capacity and the results depend upon the size of your mug, etc.- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add eggs, melted coconut oil or butter, and chocolate. Mix until smooth.
- Place liners in a muffin pan, and fill them halfway.
- Bake for about 12-14 minutes or until it’s springy to the touch when pressing gently in the middle.
Tip!
Keep in mind that the mug cakes will initially swell to double its size while baking in the microwave, then it will shrink. Fill the mug to a maximum of two-thirds.
Special occasion? Whip up some keto buttercream and pipe a nice rosette on top.
These muffins can also be decorated with berries and whipped cream.
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88 comments
That may depend on the brand. Some almond meal is more coarsely ground and still has some of the tougher bits of skin. Some brands call almond flour almond meal instead. You want something that is very finely ground with no skin in it.
I decided to try a spicy version of these so here’s what I did:
Omit the chocolate and replace it with my favourite spices like cinnamon, cloves and ground ginger.
Top with your favourite DD buttercream!
What a hoot! Highly recommended xx
Luise G
[Trying to distract my mind from our fire-ridden Australia 🇦🇺 ]
4/1/2020
If you wanted to make up the batter the night before, it should be fine in the fridge overnight!
Thank you for the feedback, glad you enjoyed this recipe so much!
Microwave power can vary greatly and often require adjustments in cooking time.
Wonderful! I am so glad you enjoyed this one. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
I'M TOTALLY SATISFIED!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, it works well in the oven,too!
Great! So glad you love the recipe!
Most keto baked goods last for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
Covered, the batter should keep for up to 24 hrs. I am glad you both enjoyed this one!
Love the other suggestions - omit chocolate, add other spices, coconut flour with extra egg - will try these next .... although I just love the recipe as is.
I am so glad you love this one! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds great!
Used ingredients above then poured into instant pot egg bites mold, 3/4 full. Covered mold with aluminum foil then pressure cooked on high for 10 minutes, 15 minutes natural release. Dusted lightly with erythritol powdered sugar. They turned out light, fluffy, & delish.
Next time I'll use the 6 servings so as to fill all the mold cups. The 4 serving quantity filled 7 of the 8 cups (3/4 full).
That's a great suggestion!
Ingredients are important as you noted here. I am glad you were able to make it work for you and your family.
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Just made this in our van and it was the most decadent treat! Added a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and drizzled with coconut milk. Took way longer to prep and cook at a whopping 5 minutes than to devour it and that’s a good thing. Next time, we have decided we shall try melted coconut butter on top.
Thank you SO much for such a fabulously delicious and simple keto healthy treat!
Your huge fans that live in their van
Yes, they would be fine in the fridge for a few days.