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Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
5 from 21 votes

Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

This Keto Chocolate Mug Cake uses almond butter, egg, cocoa powder, and a low-carb sweetener to create a small, single-serving dessert that cooks quickly in the microwave. The cake achieves a soft, gooey texture with a rich chocolate flavor, ideal for those following a keto diet or low-carb lifestyle. Its compact size and minimal ingredients make it a practical choice for an individual treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons almond butter creamy, natural, or peanut butter; 32 grams
  • 1 egg large
  • ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite scant; equals 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • Dash salt omit if your nut butter is salted
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder gluten-free if needed

Instructions

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  1. In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, using a small hand whisk or a fork, mix the almond butter and egg until smooth. This will take some time - about 2 minutes until completely smooth - so try to be patient.
  2. Add the sweetener and salt (if using), whisking to incorporate.
  3. Whisk in the cocoa powder, then add the baking powder. Mix well, making sure there's no nut butter residue in the bottom of the mug. The batter should be smooth and uniform.
  4. At this point, the batter should fill the mug about halfway to the top. The cake will rise dramatically as it cooks, so the mug you use needs to accommodate that.
  5. Place the mug in the microwave. Microwave it, uncovered, for 30 seconds. Check to see if the cake is still very liquid on top - if so, microwave it for 10 more seconds. It should still be very gooey and soft on top when you remove it from the microwave, but not completely liquid. Resist the temptation to microwave more (unless the batter is still completely liquid) - a chocolate cake is always better gooey than dry.
  6. Remove the mug from the microwave and allow the cake a few seconds to settle before digging in.

Notes

  • Use a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug to prevent spillover and uneven cooking.
  • Adjust microwave time incrementally starting at 30 seconds to keep the cake soft and gooey; avoid overcooking.
  • Mix almond butter and egg thoroughly to achieve a smooth batter, which may take about two minutes.
  • Because microwaves vary, monitor closely and add short bursts of cooking time as needed rather than cooking too long at once.
  • Cook eggs thoroughly as recommended by food safety guidelines.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cake Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 474mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cake
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 474mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.