Description
A quick and easy single-serving keto chocolate mug cake, perfect for a satisfying dessert without the fuss. This recipe is designed for those who love chocolate and are following a ketogenic lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or your preferred keto sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the egg yolk, melted butter or oil, almond milk or cream, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- If using, stir in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake is set but still moist. Cooking time will vary depending on your microwave.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying straight from the mug.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Ensure your mug is large enough to prevent overflow during cooking.
- Adjust sweetener to your personal taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 2-3g (net carbs)
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 8-10g (total)
- Fiber: Approx. 3-4g
- Protein: Approx. 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-120mg