The BEST 5-Minute Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

5-Minute Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

yield: 2 SERVINGS

prep time: 3 MINUTES

cook time: 2 MINUTES

total time: 5 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons erythritol, granular (I like Lakanto, Golden)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or your oil of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • homemade whipped cream, optional for topping
  • fresh berries, optional for topping

Directions

1

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Pour the prepared batter in a microwave-safe (ungreased), oversized mug, small baking dish, bowl or ramekin. I use a 16 oz ramekin which works perfectly or you can divide the batter into two individual mugs/dishes (8 oz or larger). Please keep in mind that your batter will over double in size as it cooks. (If desired, you can mix the ingredients directly into your baking mug/dish.)

2

Microwave on high for 2 minutes (or 60 seconds if you divided the batter and are cooking one serving at a time). *Microwave cooking times may vary depending on your specific model, adjust accordingly as needed.

3

Allow to cool a bit before topping with homemade whipped cream and berries. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 2 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 of cake
Amount Per Serving: 282 Calories | 27g Fat | 19g Total Carbs | 4g Fiber | 12g Sugar Alcohol | 7g Protein | 3g Net Carbs

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a fork in keto chocolate mug cake with fresh berries

This fast and easy chocolate cake dessert is absurdly delicious!

Honestly, I’d given up hope that I could create a microwavable keto cake that’s truly lovable. No joke, I spent an entire day last year experimenting with a zillion different combinations of ingredients. Unfortunately, the day ended in bitter defeat along with short-term disdain for cocoa powder and almond flour.

Then recently, on a whim, I whipped up a quickie cake for my kiddo’s birthday…

A ramekin with chocolate cake batter awaiting the microwave

I pulled a few staples from the fridge, hit up the pantry, and threw together a cake with ZERO expectations that anyone would actually eat it. I popped that baby in the micro for a couple of minutes, topped it with some whipped cream, and added a few berries for color.

To my sheer amazement, once the candle was blown out and the singing ended, my family DEVOURED the cake. And not only did they eat it, they genuinely liked it!

mini keto chocolate cake in ramekin

Keep these tips in mind when making this keto chocolate mug cake dessert:

    • You can easily convert the recipe to one single serving by simply halving the ingredients. Because attempting to halve an egg is a real pain, I suggest using one egg yolk if you’re baking a single serving size. It still tastes wonderful and eliminates the struggle of trying to split a whole egg.

I now believe in small miracles… in the form of chocolate cake.

whisking dry ingredients for mug cake

egg mixing into ramekin with mug cake ingredients

chocolate mug cake batter in ramekin

chocolate mug cake with whipped cream and berries

keto chocolate mug cake with whipped cream and berries


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5-Minute Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

yield: 2 SERVINGS

prep time: 3 MINUTES

cook time: 2 MINUTES

total time: 5 MINUTES

This easy low-carb microwave cake is moist, fluffy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons erythritol, granular (I like Lakanto, Golden)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or your oil of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • homemade whipped cream, optional for topping
  • fresh berries, optional for topping

Directions

1

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Pour the prepared batter in a microwave-safe (ungreased), oversized mug, small baking dish, bowl or ramekin. I use a 16 oz ramekin which works perfectly or you can divide the batter into two individual mugs/dishes (8 oz or larger). Please keep in mind that your batter will over double in size as it cooks. (If desired, you can mix the ingredients directly into your baking mug/dish.)

2

Microwave on high for 2 minutes (or 60 seconds if you divided the batter and are cooking one serving at a time). *Microwave cooking times may vary depending on your specific model, adjust accordingly as needed.

3

Allow to cool a bit before topping with homemade whipped cream and berries. Enjoy!

Additional Notes

Directions for a single serving:
Use half of all ingredients listed. For ease, you may replace the large egg with just an egg yolk. Adjust cooking time to approximately 60 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 2 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 of cake
Amount Per Serving: 282 Calories | 27g Fat | 19g Total Carbs | 4g Fiber | 12g Sugar Alcohol | 7g Protein | 3g Net Carbs

Brought to you by Hip2Keto.

a fork beside a plate with chocolate cake, whipped cream, and berries

Check out this reader review:

“I love the optional suggestion of homemade whipped cream and berries for a topping. It really takes this cake to another dimension. I would not change a single measurement or direction in this recipe. It’s perfect!”

keto chocolate mug cake with strawberries and whipped cream


Nothing goes better with chocolate cake than Vanilla Ice Cream!


About the writer:

Marley follows a ketogenic diet and loves to experiment with new and exciting keto-friendly meals when she's not busy with her 3 children!


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Comments 8

  1. Denise

    It was yummy thank you

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re very welcome, Denise! Happy you enjoyed it! πŸ™Œ

  2. Nicole Riter

    Is this really 19 carbs? That is alot for a keto desert

    • Jennifer (Hip Sidekick)

      It is 19 carbs and you deduct the Fiber: 4g and Sugar Alcohols: 12g because they are non-soluble. This leaves you with only 3 net carbs which is great for a keto dessert.

      • rydalg

        I read somewhere else today that you can only deduct Β½ of the sugar alcohols. Have you ever heard of this?

        • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

          Hi there! We aren’t seeing confirmation of this. That may be a method of calculation for some depending on their plan. As always, be sure to choose the foods that are best for you. πŸ’–

  3. Amanda

    This is SO good!!

    • Angie (Hip2Keto Sidekick)

      Hi Amanda! So glad that you loved it❀ Thank you for your kind feedback!

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