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    Keto Matcha Mug Cake

    Modified: Sep 29, 2020 · Published: Jul 24, 2020 by Radwa ·

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    This matcha mug cake is a super fluffy single-serving dessert that has a strong green tea flavour, mild sweetness, and a beautiful green colour, which will charm you before you even taste it. It cooks in the microwave in just 90 seconds. SUPER easy!

    keto matcha mug cake in a white mug topped with unsweetened chocolate chips.
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    • Matcha Mug Cake
    • What Is Matcha Green Tea?
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • How To Choose The Best Matcha Powder?
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Matcha Mug Cake
    • Variations
    • More Keto Mug Cake Recipes
    • Keto Matcha Mug Cake
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    Matcha Mug Cake

    I like the simplicity of this recipe, adding a few ingredients together, whisking, then microwave for 90 seconds, and there you are. This beautiful, matcha green tea mug cake is super easy and delicious. 

    I also like to add some chocolate chips on top of this matcha cake to give the flavour a sweet kick.

    What Is Matcha Green Tea?

    Matcha is a traditional Japanese tea which comes from the same plant as green tea, but it is produced from the whole leaf. Matcha has a slight bitterness along with a mild sweet flavour.

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make
    • Gluten-free mug cake.
    • A simple single serving dessert.
    • Ready in just 90 seconds!
    keto matcha mug cake and some unsweetened chocolate chips around.

    How To Choose The Best Matcha Powder?

    When I buy matcha, I always check for the below color, texture, odour and sometimes even taste:

    • Color: I look for a very bright green colour.
    • Texture: If I rub the matcha green tea between my fingers, it must have a super smooth and fine texture.
    • Odour: Matcha has a fresh leaf smell.
    • Taste: High-quality matcha must have a grassy and creamy taste with a slight bitterness.

    Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients for the keto matcha mug cake recipe.

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    • Almond flour: My main flour substitute.
    • Coconut flour: I add a little bit just to fluff the almond flour.
    • Matcha powder: the star of this recipe.
    • Swerve confectioners: You may use and sweetener you have on hand.
    • Vanilla extract: To flavor.
    • Egg: I used one large egg.
    • Butter: For a rich flavor but you can replace butter with avocado or canola oil.
    • Baking powder: It helps make this mug cake extra fluffy.
    • Unsweetened chocolate chips: For topping.

    Note: This recipe makes one large mug or two small mugs.

    How To Make Matcha Mug Cake

    Steps of making green tea mug cake.

    One: In a small bowl, add eggs and vanilla extract then whisk.

    Two: Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, swerve, and matcha powder then keep whisking, make sure there are no lumps.

    Three: Add the butter then whisk one more time.

    Four: Pour the batter in a safe microwave mug then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the mixture.

    Five: Microwave for 90 seconds.

    Tip: If you don't have a microwave, this is fine; just pour the batter into a single-serving baking pan and bake in the oven at 180 C/ 350 F for 19-20 minutes.

    Cut a piece with fork of the keto matcha mug cake recipe.

    Variations

    • Add some nuts.
    • I used chocolate chips as topping; you can also use a dollop of cream, some raspberry jam or simply, sprinkle some swerve powdered on top of it.
    • Make it chocolaty, and add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to the batter.

    More Keto Mug Cake Recipes

    • Keto coffee mug cake
    • Low carb peanut butter mug cake
    • Coconut flour lemon mug cake with cream cheese frosting
    • Almond flour chocolate mug cake recipe
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake.

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    keto matcha mug cake in a white mug topped with unsweetened chocolate chips.
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    Keto Matcha Mug Cake

    This matcha mug cake is a super fluffy single-serving dessert with a strong green tea flavour and mild sweetness. Ready 90 seconds. Incredibly easy!
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 197kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mug
    • Microwave
    • whisk
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 1 tablespoon swerve confectioners
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon butter , melted
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon unsweetened chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, add eggs and vanilla extract then whisk.
    • Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, swerve, and matcha powder then keep whisking, make sure there are no lumps.
    • Add the butter then whisk one more time.
    • Pour the batter in a safe microwave mug then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the mixture.
    • Microwave for 90 seconds.

    Notes

    If you don't have a microwave, this is fine; just pour the batter into a single-serving baking pan and bake in the oven at 180 C/ 350 F for 19-20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

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    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

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