Oh the mug cake! Not going to lie, the first time I heard of mug cakes I thought they were an abomination. However, I have since been converted. Alas, I am quite the mug cake connoisseur. This dairy-free, flourless, no sweetener added keto mug cake is my masterpiece!
The Evolution
At first my keto mug cake experiments were too egg. Or too dry. Then there’s the one in my upcoming cookbook, MADE WHOLE. It’s absolutely DIVINE, but definitely on the overindulgent side. Which, hey, don’t get me wrong, those recipes have their place, but it’s not your everyday mug cake. Then I have my super healthy coconut based mug cake… but this one… THIS KETO MUG CAKE is simple and elegant… and I am in love!
Ingredients Matter
You will need a GOOOOODDD dark chocolate or low carb chocolate. Lily’s Brand is the status quo. However, as of late it’s not jiving with my body. So I’ve opted for Alter Eco 85 or 90% dark that is only 4 ingredients and has less carbs than even Lily’s despite being sweetened with cane sugar. It’s so minimal, it has no effect on my blood sugar.
Next, you will need a cream. I like coconut cream for this, but my dairy-free coffee creamer works great if you have some on hand!
Lastly a large, pastured egg.
Optional ingredients include a pinch of salt (highly recommended) and if you’re really a sweet lover a few drops of liquid stevia!
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3 Ingredient Keto Mug Cake
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 2
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Keto
Description
A delicious, 3 ingredient (maybe 5) mug cake to satisfy all your cravings!
Ingredients
- 1/2 a dark chocolate baking bar (about 2 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons coconut cream or dairy-free coffee creamer
- 1 large eggs
Additions
- pinch of salt (optional)
- 5–10 drops stevia (optional)
Instructions
- Chop up the chocolate and put it in a ceramic mug.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir until totally melted.
- Add in the coconut cream and stir into the chocolate to make a thick ganache.
- Mix in the egg until smooth.
- If using, add in the salt and stevia.
- Microwave for 60 seconds on high.
- To bake, made it in an oven safe ramekin, bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool down for a few minutes, and dig in!
Recipe Notes:
If you don’t have a dark chocolate bar here is how to make it with cacao powder. Mix the coconut cream and egg until smooth. Add in 20 drops stevia, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then mix in 3 tbsp cacao powder, mix until smooth. Microwave for 1 minute or bake.
*macros are using Alter Eco Black Out and Coconut Cream*
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 375g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
Daisy says
No way is this cake! It’s pudding!
Cristina says
You obviously haven’t made it
Jasmine says
Hi there, I am assuming I could use regular cream in this if I am not concerned about the dairy, right?
Cristina says
I think heavy heavy cream can work, but I havent tested it.
Molly Mills says
Hi Cristina! I love this mug cake and make it probably more often than I should hehe! Last time I added a few tablespoons of peanut butter and it was divine.
Thanks for sharing your recipes and life with us. I hope you’re adjusting well to the change of station; I was following along with your move on Instagram. We have a move coming up, too. My husband’s a marine and is not re-enlisting so we will hopefully be moving closer to family. These stressful times call for lots of healthy and comforting foods! Will likely make this cake a few more times in the coming months 😉
I hope you and your family continue transitioning well!
Cristina says
Thanks Molly! We’re doing well thank you!! Good luck with your move too!
Nadia says
Yum. this is so good. It actually remind me of those chocolate brownies that comes in microwave dinner. Similar in taste and texture, though this is much more chocolately. Soo good. I won’t be able to keep chocolate in my house ever with these bad boys around.
Cristina says
awesome!
Aly McGuire says
Hi Cristina, have you ever tried this with cacao powder instead of solid chocolate?
Cristina says
I have! I mix the coconut cream and 2 tablespoons cacao powder, until smooth, then mix in the egg. I add a little vanilla extract and a sweetener too. then mix in the egg.
K says
SUPER easy to quickly throw together, chocolaty & very filling!
Cristina says
yeayyyy!!
Jod says
How would i cook it without a microwave?
Cristina says
in the oven, in a small ramekin. 350F for 15-20 minutes
Sarah says
What brand of dark chocolate baking bar? Is it bittersweet? I want to make sure I get the right one.
Cristina says
I’m a fan of alter eco 85-90% dark! If I am doing unsweetened I get the Baker’s chocolate that I think nestle makes.
Talia says
My boyfriend and I have recently begun eating a paleo friendly diet again, and this is a lifesaver! I’ve made it twice so far and the second time, I added orange zest in because I love oranges and chocolate together. Thank you for this!
Cristina says
THANK YOU!!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
CHocolate, Cream and egg? Sweet! This is my kind of mug cake.
ChihYu says
Simple and delicious. Just the way I like it !
Emily @ REcipes to Nourish says
This looks so yummy! I am all about chocolate right now and wish I had some of this in front of me.
Steph says
This looks soooo dreamy and rich! Unf i cannot tolerate eggs, any sub u could use? THANKs!!!!
Cristina says
So I’ve tried it with a tablespoon of sun butter instead of egg and it worked out pretty good! Like an extra thick warm pudding 🙂
STACEY CRAWFORD says
So simple and yummy, it’s dangerous! looks so good!
Tessa Simpson says
WAY too easy!! I have to be careful with such easy decadence…I could easily see this become a daily treat, lol!! Thanks!
Jean says
These are dangerously easy and look amazing! I love a good mug cake, especially chocolatey ones so I will have to check this out.