Low Carb Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
30 March 2020
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See how to make keto mug cake in 2 minutes, using 6 ingredients! This rich, moist, low carb paleo chocolate mug cake recipe has only 4 grams net carbs.
The entire recipe for paleo chocolate cake in a mug has only 4 grams net carbs, 1 gram of sugar, a good helping of protein, and even a quarter of your daily iron needs. It’s gluten-free and grain-free, too. With this kind of nutrition info, you can feel good making a meal out of it. (And trust me, I do.)
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Low Carb Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe |
Of course, if paleo chocolate mug cake isn’t your thing, I hope you’ll at least try my other low carb mug cake recipes. The cinnamon swirl flax seed muffin in a mug and vanilla mug cake are both popular alternatives.
WHAT IS KETO MUG CAKE?
If you haven’t tried a low carb chocolate mug cake yet, you’re in for a treat. It’s moist and chocolate-y, and tastes like a real dessert. And the best part? This easy keto mug cake is ready in just a few minutes!
Keto chocolate cake in a mug is exactly what it sounds like… it’s a single-serve chocolate cake that’s made in a mug! Easy, fast, and made with common ingredients for anyone that likes gluten-free, paleo, or low carb cooking. All you need is salted butter, unsweetened baking chocolate, almond flour (make sure it’s blanched and finely ground!), sweetener, baking powder, egg, and vanilla extract (optional).

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp Butter (salted; see notes for dairy-free options)
- 3/4 oz Unsweetened baking chocolate
- 3 tbsp Blanched almond flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any granulated sweetener; *see notes for options)
- 1/2 tsp Gluten-free baking powder
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Microwave Instructions:
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a mug or large 12 oz (355 mL) ramekin in the microwave (about 45-60 seconds, stirring halfway through). Be careful not to burn it. Make sure the ramekin is at least double the volume of the ingredients, because the mug cake will rise.
- Add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, egg, and vanilla (if using). Stir everything well until completely mixed together.
- Microwave for about 60-75 seconds, until just firm. (Don't overcook, or it will be dry.)
- Serve with whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), and/or drizzle with more melted chocolate stirred with sweetener.
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler on the stove. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
- Add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, egg, and vanilla (if using). Stir everything well until completely mixed together.
- Transfer the batter to a large 12 oz (355 mL) oven-safe ramekin (or two smaller 6 oz (178 mL) ones). Make sure the ramekins are at least double the volume of the ingredients, because the cake will rise. Bake for about 15 minutes, until just firm.
- Serve with whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), and/or drizzle with more melted chocolate stirred with sweetener.
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