Low Carb Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe – 6 Ingredients

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After all the Thanksgiving festivities last week, I have to admit, it was time for a little break from extensive cooking. That’s even more true for breakfast, when I’m in a rush and need to work. It’s times like this that I turn to this low carb paleo keto chocolate mug cake recipe.

It’s quick and easy to make, with no fuss. I’ve actually been making this paleo chocolate cake in a mug for years, and now I’m excited for you to make it, too.

Easy Keto Paleo Chocolate Cake in a Mug

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? It’s ready in just a few minutes!

It’s delicious on its own, but my favorite way to enjoy it is to add toppings. For the ultimate keto mug cake, top it with more (sugar-free) melted chocolate, homemade whipped cream, or even sugar-free ice cream. A peanut butter drizzle would be good, too!

The great thing is, this keto chocolate mug cake actually healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast. The entire recipe 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.

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.

If you’re a chocolate lover like me, though, you have to try this version. It will really hit the spot for that chocolate craving – and fast.

Plus, making low carb chocolate mug cake is incredibly easy. Here, I’ll tell you all about it…

Ingredients for Moist Chocolate Mug Cake

You only need six ingredients to make a super moist keto chocolate mug cake, plus one optional ingredient. And like I said, it only takes a few minutes. Even busy people can find time for that!

Besides, the ingredients are pretty common 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!), erythritol, baking powder, egg, and vanilla extract (optional).

There are also some substitution alternatives, depending on your needs.

Unlike many other chocolate mug cake recipes, this one has no milk. Don’t worry – it’s not dry at all! The butter and chocolate in there keep it ultra moist.

In fact, it’s probably the moistest chocolate mug cake I’ve ever had. (And I’ve made plenty of them.)

If you need the keto chocolate mug cake to be completely dairy-free, you can also replace the butter with ghee or coconut oil. When you substitute one of these, just add a pinch of salt to compensate for the salted butter.

Personally, I prefer grass-fed butter for the best flavor, if that works for you. Many people include it in a paleo diet, as well.

Regarding the sweetener, any granulated one will work for this easy chocolate mug cake recipe. I like erythritol, but some paleo followers may prefer coconut sugar instead. Up to you!

How To Make Chocolate Mug Cake – Microwave or Oven

The original recipe for how to make chocolate mug cake uses the microwave, making it ultra fast to prepare. If you prefer the oven, no problem! We’ll cover both ways, so you can decide what is best for you.

To start, melt together the salted butter and unsweetened baking chocolate. If you’re going the microwave route, you can make your paleo chocolate cake in a mug or in a large ramekin. Melt right in there in this case.

Otherwise, a double boiler on the stove is just fine for melting. Be careful not to burn the chocolate, and remove from heat once melted.

Add the remaining ingredients – almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, egg, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir everything well until completely mixed together. Viola – there is your paleo chocolate mug cake batter.

If you were using a double boiler, you need to transfer the batter to your ramekin(s) to bake. You’ll need either a large 12-oz ramekin or two small 6-oz ramekins. Make sure your ramekins are a lot bigger than the volume of the batter (about double the size), because the cake will rise as it’s baking.

The final step is baking. For the microwave option, pop your mug in the microwave for just around a minute, maybe a little more. For the oven, bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes.

This last step is really the only “trick” to the recipe. As long as you don’t overcook your low carb chocolate mug cake, you’re good! You want it to be spring-y, but not dry.

Now, add your favorite toppings, and dig in!

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Low Carb Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe - 6 Ingredients

Low carb keto chocolate mug cake is ready in just 2 minutes, using 6 ingredients! This recipe makes an easy paleo chocolate cake in a mug, too.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake, chocolate, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low carb, mug, paleo, sugar-free, vegetarian

Calories 433 kcal

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 4 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings 1 mug cake

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Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp Butter (salted; *see notes for dairy-free options)
• 3/4 oz Unsweetened chocolate (100% cacao)
• 3 tbsp Blanched almond flour
• 2 tbsp Erythritol (or any granulated sweetener; *see notes for options)
• 1/2 tsp Gluten-free baking powder
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

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VIDEO + NUTRITION INFO + RECIPE NOTES below!

Microwave Instructions

1. 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.

2. Add the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, egg, and vanilla (if using). Stir everything well until completely mixed together.
3. Microwave for about 60-75 seconds, until just firm. (Don't overcook, or it will be dry.)
4. Serve with whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), and/or drizzle with more melted chocolate stirred with sweetener.

Oven Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).

2. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler on the stove. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
3. Add the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, egg, and vanilla (if using). Stir everything well until completely mixed together.

4. 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.

5. Serve with whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), and/or drizzle with more melted chocolate stirred with sweetener.

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Recipe Notes

• For a dairy-free or paleo version, use ghee or coconut oil, and add a pinch of salt.
• Paleo followers may prefer to use coconut sugar for the sweetener.

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 433

Fat 38g

Protein 14g

Total Carbs 11g

Net Carbs 4g

Fiber 7g

Sugar 1g

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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