Try this delicious almond flour mug cake recipe today. Try one of my favorite keto mug cake recipes with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Almond Flour Mug Cake Recipe
Enjoy a single serving mug cake made with almond flour and coconut oil. Almond flour is one of the best ways to make a gluten free, low carb dessert that’s absolutely delicious.
Baking with almond flour is the easiest way to enjoy your favorite treats on a gluten free or low carb diet. This is the best mug cake I’ve created yet using almond flour.
What is a mug cake?
A mug cake is a single-serving dessert that’s made in the microwave. This cakes is low carb and comes together quickly with minimal ingredients. All you need to make a mug cake is a large microwavable mug and some of your favorite ingredients.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s a single-serving dessert that takes minutes to make.
- There’s no need for mixing bowls or scales – just mix everything together in the mug!
- Almond flour is one of the best low carb and gluten free flours for baking.
- Coconut oil adds healthy fats and gives this mug cake a delicious texture.
- It’s high protein thanks for the almond flour and the egg.
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What can I add to a mug cake?
This is a simple vanilla mug cake. But, you can also add a few of these to the cake batter to change the flavor.
- Semi sweet chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a chocolate mug cake.
- Chopped nuts, berries or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.
- Coconut flakes or shredded coconut for some tropical flavor.
- Vanilla extract and a sprinkle of cinnamon for added depth of flavor.
- Lemon zest for a citrus flavor
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Best toppings for mug cakes
- Vanilla ice cream
- Greek yogurt
- Chocolate syrup
- Coconut cream or whipped cream.
- Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Nut butter
Almond flour or almond meal?
This mug cake recipe uses almond flour. It has a finer consistency that is better for baking.
How long to microwave mug cakes
This vanilla mug cake recipe takes only 2 minutes in the microwave.
What type of mug to use for mug cakes
You must use a microwave safe coffee cup. You don’t want the mug to get too hot when you heat it.
Is this a keto mug cake?
No, as written this almond flour mug cake has brown sugar which is not keto. It is gluten free. If you want this to be a low carb mug cake, you can use Swerve brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener instead.
For additions, try sugar free chocolate chips like Lily’s chocolate chips. Or, you can use another brand of dark chocolate chips that is low in sugar.
Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a keto chocolate mug cake recipe. That will definitely satisfy your chocolate cravings.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond flour (fine) – not almond meal
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or Swerve brown sugar for a keto mug cake)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions for almond flour mug cake
You can make this quick dessert in just a few minutes.
- Microwave the coconut oil for a few seconds in the mug.
- Remove the mug from the microwave and add the rest of the ingredients to the melted coconut oil.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Add the add ins if you want them.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 50 seconds to 2 minutes depending on your mug.
- Take your almond flour mug cake out of the microwave and let it cook for one minute.
- Add your whipped cream and toppings and enjoy.
I really love mug cakes. And, this is one of the easiest baking recipes I have ever tried.
So, if you want an easy dessert recipe, make this vanilla cake in the microwave today.
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Almond Flour Mug Cake Recipe
Try this delicious almond flour mug cake recipe today. Try one of my favorite keto mug cake recipes with whipped cream and strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond flour (fine) – not almond meal
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or Swerve brown sugar for a keto mug cake)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Microwave the coconut oil for a few seconds in the mug.
- Remove the mug from the microwave and add the rest of the ingredients to the melted coconut oil.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Add the add ins if you want them.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 50 seconds to 2 minutes depending on your mug.
- Take your almond flour mug cake out of the microwave and let it cook for one minute.
- Add your whipped cream and toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1113Total Fat: 88gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 65gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 602mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 18gSugar: 29gProtein: 36g
Ellen is a busy mom of a 25-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter and a grandma to an adorable girl. She owns 6 blogs and is addicted to social media. She shares simple tips and recipes for baking with almond flour. If you’d like to work together, email info@almondflourbaking.com to chat.
I’ve been trying to find an almond flour mug cake for a reliable dessert, and this is it. Sweet and delicious, cakey. I hadn’t mixed mine up well enough at the bottom of my mug, and then I decided to turn it out of the mug onto a plate. There was some gooey brown sugar streaks and it was like a cinnamon roll. A really good, warm one.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!