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    Home » Recipes » Keto Dessert

    Keto Matcha Mug Cake

    Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Modified: Sep 29, 2020 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This keto matcha mug cake is so fluffy and has a strong green tea flavour; it has a slightly sweet taste as the matcha flavour shines and helps to balance out the sweetness of the cake.

    I like to add some chocolate chips on top of this matcha cake to give the flavour a sweet kick. This matcha mug cake has a beautiful green colour which will charm you before you even taste it.

    keto matcha mug cake in a white mug topped with unsweetened chocolate chips.

    Also, check Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake and Keto Pumpkin 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 easy and delicious. 

    Jump to:
    • What Is Matcha Green Tea?
    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Health Benefits Of Matcha Green Tea
    • How To Choose The Best Matcha Powder?
    • Matcha Mug Cake Ingredients
    • How To Make Matcha Mug Cake
    • Topping Alternatives For This Green Tea Mug Cake
    • Tips and Variations
    • More Keto Mug Cake Recipes
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    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 We Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make
    • Gluten-free mug cake.
    • A simple single serving dessert.
    • Ready in just 90 seconds!

    Health Benefits Of Matcha Green Tea

    According to a article published in healthline.com, Studies have shown a lot of health benefits associated with consuming matcha, such as, the ability to improve heart health, promote brain functions along with the ability to help in preventing cancer as it contains a high amount of antioxidants.

    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: The best matcha powder should have a very bright green colour.

    Texture: If you rub the matcha green tea between your 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.

    Matcha Mug Cake Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients for the keto matcha mug cake recipe.

    You will find all the information on ingredients and quantities in the recipe card:

    • Almond flour
    • Coconut flour
    • Matcha powder
    • Swerve confectioners
    • Vanilla extract
    • Egg
    • Butter
    • Baking powder
    • Unsweetened chocolate chips

    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.

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

    Topping Alternatives For This Green Tea Mug Cake

    I used chocolate chips; you can also use a dollop of cream, some raspberry jam or simply, sprinkle some swerve powdered on top of it.

    Tips and Variations

    • 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.
    • Add some nuts.
    • Make it chocolaty, and add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to the batter.
    • Use any sweetener you have at home.
    • Replace butter with avocado or canola oil.

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    • Coconut flour lemon mug cake with cream cheese frosting: This mug cake is made with coconut flour, lemon and butter and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
    • Almond flour chocolate mug cake recipe: This mug cake is made with almond flour and loaded with chocolate; perfect chocolate lovers.
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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 so fluffy and has a strong green tea flavour. Easy to make; ready in just 90 seconds!
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time 3 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.
    • Add some nuts.
    • Make it chocolaty, and add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to the batter.
    • Use any sweetener you have at home.
    • Replace butter with avocado or canola oil.

    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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