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Mug cakes are the perfect solution when you’re craving something sweet but don’t have time to bake a whole cake. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can have an irresistible keto mug cake in no time!
Microwaving keto mug cakes requires cooking them all the way through for a tender and moist center. Since it’s difficult to predict what will take longest in your microwave, be patient and check for doneness periodically.
Ingredients
Keto mug cakes are an ideal way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging in sugar or carbohydrates. Plus, they’re so simple to make – just one minute in the microwave will do it all!
Ingredients: The classic mug cake base is composed of butter, almond flour, granular sweetener, baking powder and an egg. You can customize it further by adding flavorings such as nut butter, melted chocolate or sugar free chocolate chips for an even sweeter treat.
You can finish off by adding a layer of vanilla whipped cream on top. As this keto mug cake contains only 5g net carbs, it makes an ideal choice for those on the keto diet.
Preparation
Keto chocolate mug cake is the ideal low carb and sugar-free dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. Not only is it easy to make, but you can have these delectable treats ready in just minutes!
To begin this keto mug cakes recipe, you will need to prepare the batter. You will need eggs, butter, cream cheese, baking powder and a sugar substitute.
Once you have all your ingredients, mix them together until combined. Finally, pour the batter into a large mug or microwavable bowl for easy convenience.
Microwaving this mug cake takes approximately one and a half minutes, or until the center has risen above the rim of your mug. Doing so helps cook the cake’s center evenly.
The cooking time will differ based on your microwave wattage. Once it has finished cooking, you can remove the mug cake from the microwave and allow it to cool before eating.
Microwave
Mug cakes are an easy, no-bake way to satisfy your sweet tooth without all of the calories or added sugar. All you have to do is pop it in the microwave and enjoy in just minutes!
These keto mug cakes are ideal for those on low carb and gluten-free diets. Choose from a range of flavors such as chocolate, almond berry, cinnamon or peanut butter!
This recipe calls for butter and eggs, keeping the cake moist and tender. However, you can substitute ghee or coconut oil if desired. Just remember to add a bit more water if you substitute another fat for butter in place of one of its components.
Serving
Mug cakes are an effortless dessert that can be quickly made in the microwave. Perfect for those on low carb or keto diets since there’s no added sugar, mug cakes make a quick and convenient dessert to enjoy.
Keto mug cake recipes come in all varieties – some fruity, while others boast chocolate or nutty flavors. There’s sure to be a keto mug cake recipe that fits your lifestyle!
For this recipe, I used a combination of coconut flour and almond flour, along with melted coconut oil in place of butter. The results were delicious!
This delicious keto mug cake is the ideal way to satisfy your sweet tooth without packing on all of the sugar. Plus, it’s dairy-free for those with dietary restrictions.
Make this delicious keto mug cake for yourself or share it with friends! Place in a tall mug or ramekin and top with cinnamon sugar.