Keto mug cake with chocolate
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)
Per serving
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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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!