Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake
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Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake
Description
The Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake recipe uses almond meal as the base, which keeps the carb count low, while pumpkin puree contributes moisture and subtle earthiness. Cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor without added sugars. The egg binds the ingredients, and baking powder offers a slight rise, creating a soft, personal-sized cake in minutes using just a microwave.
The cake’s texture is tender and moist, balancing the chocolate and pumpkin notes, with a gentle sweetness from the granulated sweetener. This method suits those seeking a quick, keto-friendly dessert without elaborate baking.
For serving, the cake can be enjoyed directly from the mug or inverted onto a plate. The recipe notes suggest a chocolate glaze made by melting chocolate with butter or cream and drizzling it over the cake once cooled, which enhances richness and presentation.
The recipe yields two portions, each with about 3.9 grams of net carbs. Using sugar-free chocolate chips inside the batter is a possible variation. The chocolate glaze should be melted gently to avoid seizing and cooled to lukewarm for better texture before drizzling.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup / 25g almond meal or ground almonds. If using extra-fine almond flour, reduce to 3 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup / 90g pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tablespoon granulated sweetener
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork.
- Fill batter into 2 small mugs or ramekins or into 1 microwavable dessert bowl.
- Microwave for 1 ½ - 2 minutes.
- Enjoy straight out of the cup/ramekin/bowl or turn over onto a plate. Drizzle with optional chocolate glaze (recipe in the notes)
Notes
- The recipe makes two generous servings, each containing approximately 3.9 grams of net carbs.
- To make the chocolate glaze, gently melt chocolate with butter, cream, or coconut oil in a microwave, using a 3:1 chocolate-to-fat ratio to prevent seizing.
- Allow the glaze to cool to lukewarm before drizzling for a thicker consistency.
- Optionally, you can incorporate sugar-free chocolate chips directly into the cake batter for added texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 80g | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7.2g | 14% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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