“These dreamy, keto chocolate mug cakes take just a few minutes to throw together. It took several trials to achieve this great texture. The recipe makes two, so you can tuck into them with your loved one as a dessert or a sweet breakfast. They are best eaten warm with a dollop of extra cream.” – Monya
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In a world that often demands instant gratification, a tasty treat that’s both quick and healthy can be a game-changer. These keto chocolate mug cakes can be whipped up in under 10 minutes.
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Almond flour, a low-carb alternative to traditional flour, forms the base of this keto-friendly delight. It’s rich in healthy fats and fibre, making it a perfect choice for those watching their carb intake. Cocoa powder adds that irresistible chocolatey flavour, without the sugar typically found in regular chocolate.
Eggs, a staple of many keto recipes, provide structure and moisture to the cake while keeping carbs in check. Erythritol, a natural sugar substitute, sweetens the cake without spiking blood sugar levels, making it a guilt-free pleasure.
What truly sets these keto chocolate mug cakes apart is its speed and convenience. In just a few minutes, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your ketogenic journey. It’s proof that indulgence need not come at the cost of health.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for these Keto Chocolate Mug Cakes, as well as all the Desserts on Fats of Life®.
Low-carb Chocolate Mug Cakes
Per serving
Ingredients
- 20 g (0.7 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 20 g (0.7 oz) double cream
- 3 drops liquid Stevia (vanilla-flavoured)
- 60 g (2.1 oz) almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 35 g (1.2 oz) granulated erythritol, granulated
- 2 tsp cocoa powder, plus extra to dust
- 2 TB extra thick cream, to serve
Instructions
- Melt the butter and allow to cool slightly before whisking into the egg. Add the double cream and liquid Stevia and whisk well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, sweetener and cocoa powder (make sure you have combined it well). Grease two ramekins. This is what you should have ready:
- Pour the egg/cream mixture into the almond flour mixture. Mix well to combine.
- Divide between the two ramekins.
- Cooking one at a time, place the ramekin into the centre of the microwave, and cook on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Add a dollop of extra-thick cream while still warm and dust over a little cocoa powder to make pretty. The texture is fantastic and just like moist cake.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories             400Kcal / 1674kJ
Fat                 38g
Carbohydrates        3.6g
Protein              12g
Allergens
Almonds
Eggs
Milk
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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.
3 Comments
Hello, can you cook your wonderful Mug Cakes in anything other than a microwave? I can’t bring myself to own one. Any advice gratefully received. Just bought your Keto Kitchen cookbook – absolutely love it and steadily working my way through the recipes.
Hi Jane! I am thrilled you love Keto Kitchen! Look out for Lazy Keto Kitchen (which was published earlier this year), and Budget Keto Kitchen (coming next June).
I have never made these in the oven (nor have I made the Mug Breads in Keto Kitchen in the oven, but I have had several readers – who, like yourself do not have a microwave – have tried them in the oven and have had great success. I recall they reported back that they did it in a 180C fan oven for about 20-22 min.
Please give it a try and let me know how you get on!
Monya xxxx
Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx