Low Carb Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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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.)

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.