This super easy almond flour chocolate mug cake is keto-friendly, sugar-free and gluten-free single-serve dessert or snack. It takes 90 seconds in the microwave!
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Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
I am really impressed with the texture and taste of this mug cake; it has a soft and fluffy texture and perfect sweetness.
I actually like to keep it as simple as possible, so I topped it only with some extra chocolate chips and it was AMAZING!
I enjoy this gluten free chocolate mug cake every other day as a delicious snack or a sweet treat.
Why I Love This Recipe
- A delicious single serving cake.
- An easy keto chocolate mug cake recipe that is made with basic ingredients.
- Quick dessert to satisfy my sweet tooth.
- A sugar free, gluten free and low carb mug cake.
Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Almond flour: NOT almond meal. It is my favorit substitute for regular flour.
- Egg: I used just one large egg at room temperature.
- Coconut flour: Gluten free flour.
- Cocoa powder: I prefer to use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Butter: I used unsalted butter.
- Baking powder: Important to make the mug cake fluffy.
- Vanilla extract: For flavor.
- Powdered Erythritol: You can use Monk fruit instead.
- Water: You can use almond milk or coconut milk.
- Dark chocolate chips: I used sugar free dark chocolate chips.
Variations & Substitutions
- You may use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of melted butter.
- For extra chocolate flavor, top your chocolate keto mug cake with sugar free chocolate chips.
- Add some nuts, such as pecan or slices of almond.
- Top your keto microwave cake with whipped cream, some chopped roasted hazelnuts or cream cheese frosting.
- Top it with a spoonful of low carb sugar-free raspberry jam.
- Add some chopped fruits such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to the cake batter.
How To Make Keto Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake?
One: Crack the egg in a large microwave-safe mug, whisk (photo 1).
Pro Tip: Whisk the eggs until light and fluffy to get a fluffy mug cake.
Pro Tip: Use a large microwave-safe mug, and don't overfill it with batter. If there isn't enough space for the batter to rise as cooking, it will overflow and make a mess in your microwave.
Two: After that, add the butter and whisk (photo 2).
Three: Add powdered Erythritol and vanilla extract and whisk again (photo 3).
Four: Stir in almond flour, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut flour (photo 4).
Five: Stir in the water until combined, then fold in the unsweetened dark chocolate chips (photo 5).
Six: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top (optional). Microwave for 90 seconds (photo 6).
Pro Tip: I tested this mug cake with an 800-watt microwave for 90 seconds. I recommend you check your microwave setting!
Expert Tips!
Here are my tips and tricks I have experienced after making this recipe
- Don't overbake the cake; otherwise, it will turn out dry.
- Use ingredients at room temperature, which allows all the ingredients to combine well.
- For best results, use good quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Serving Ideas
Personally, I like to serve this mug cake with Vanilla Protein Ice Cream, Keto 3 ingredients Chocolate Ice Cream, Keto Avocado Ice Cream or fresh fruit.
You can also serve it with Keto Crème Caramel or Keto Custard Tart.
Recipe FAQs
Almond flour is best stored in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
Yes, almond flour is 100% gluten-free.
Yes, you can make this recipe vegan by using vegan butter, and also you need to make it egg free; to do so, use ‘flax egg’.
More Keto Mug Cake Recipes
Love microwave cakes? I have other mug cake recipes; check:
- Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake
- Sugar Free Lemon Mug Cake (keto)
- Almond Flour Peanut Butter Mug Cake
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Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake (Keto)
Equipment
- Microwave-safe mug
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Almond flour
- 1 ½ tablespoon Coconut flour
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Butter , melted
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Erythritol
- 3 tablespoon Water
- 3 tablespoon Unsweetened dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crack the egg in a large microwave-safe mug, whisk.1 Egg
- Add powdered Erythritol and vanilla extract and whisk again.1 tablespoon Powdered Erythritol, ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- After that, add the butter and whisk.1 teaspoon Butter
- Stir in almond flour, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut flour.¼ cup Almond flour, 1 ½ tablespoon Coconut flour, 2 teaspoon Unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- Finally, stir in the water until combined, then fold in the unsweetened dark chocolate chips.3 tablespoon Water, 3 tablespoon Unsweetened dark chocolate chips
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top (optional). Microwave for 90 seconds.
Notes
- Don't overbake the cake; otherwise, it will turn out dry.
- Use ingredients at room temperature, which allows all the ingredients to combine well.
- Whisk the eggs until light and fluffy to get a fluffy mug cake.
- For best results, use good-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Use a large microwave-safe mug.
- Don’t overfill your mug with batter.
- Use a large microwave-safe mug.
- I tested this mug cake with an 800-watt microwave for 90 seconds. I recommend you check your microwave setting!
Mia says
Easy and delicious! Thanks.