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    Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake (Keto)

    Published: Jun 30, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 1 Comment

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    This almond flour chocolate mug cake is an easy, keto-friendly, sugar-free and gluten-free single-serve dessert or snack. It takes 90 seconds in the microwave!

    Enjoy this gluten free chocolate mug cake as a delicious snack or a sweet treat. .

    keto almond flour chocolate mug cake topped with chocolate chips.

    For more keto mug cake recipes, check Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake and Almond Flour Chocolate Cake.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • How To Make Keto Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake?
    • Top Tips!
    • Serving Ideas
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Delicious Recipes
    • Recipe Card
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    Why You'll 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 your sweet tooth.
    • A sugar free, gluten free and low carb mug cake.
    • This chocolate almond flour mug cake is a healthy dessert or snack.

    Love microwave cakes? check also Sugar Free Lemon Mug Cake (keto), Keto Coffee Mug Cake and Almond Flour Peanut Butter Mug Cake.

    A spoonful of keto almond flour chocolate mug cake.

    Ingredients

    • Almond flour: Not an almond meal. It is the best substitute for regular flour.
    • Egg: At room temperature.
    • Coconut flour: Gluten free flour.
    • Cocoa powder: Unsweetened.
    • Butter: Unsalted.
    • Baking powder: Make your mug cake fluffy.
    • Vanilla extract: For flavor.
    • Powdered Erythritol: You can use Monk fruit instead.
    • Water: You can use almond milk or coconut milk.
    • Unsweetened dark chocolate chips: Use sugar free chocolate chips.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    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?

    Step by step photos for making the recipe.

    One: Crack the egg in a large microwave-safe mug, whisk (photo 1).

    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).

    Eating a the keto almond flour chocolate mug cake from the mug.

    Top Tips!

    • 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.

    Serving Ideas

    Serve 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

    How do you store almond flour?

    Almond flour is best stored in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.

    Is almond flour gluten-free?

    Yes, almond flour is 100% gluten-free.

    Can I make a vegan mug cake recipe?

    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’.

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    keto almond flour chocolate mug cake topped with chocolate chips.
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    Almond Flour Chocolate Mug Cake (Keto)

    This almond flour chocolate mug cake is an easy, keto-friendly, sugar-free and gluten-free single-serve dessert or snack. It takes 90 seconds in the microwave!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 Mug
    Calories 318kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mug
    • whisk
    • Measuring spoons

    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.

    Variations

    • 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.
    • Add some chopped fruits such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to the cake batter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Mug | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Mia

      June 30, 2023 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious! Thanks.

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