The Best Low Carb Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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What do you do when you need a healthy dessert like NOW?! Keto chocolate mug cake!!! This easy keto mug cake (seriously, 2-minutes!) will save the day to satisfy all of your chocolate cake cravings. What do I love about this paleo chocolate mug cake? It’s single serving – great for portion control! It’s so rich and chocolate-y – great for those chocolate cravings. And, this low carb chocolate mug cake is made with nutritious ingredients – great news if you want to start your day off with a chocolate breakfast!

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.)

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.

Or, check out my angel food mug cake in The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook.

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…

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).

How To Make A Keto Mug Cake In The Microwave

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.

• Melt the butter and chocolate. You can make your paleo chocolate cake in a mug or in a ramekin, and melt the butter and chocolate right in there.
• Mix up the batter. Stir in almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, egg, and vanilla into the ramekin or mug.
• Cook. Microwave the mug cake for 60-75 seconds, until just firm.

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

How To Make A Keto Mug Cake In The Oven

You can also bake this paleo mug cake chocolate in the oven too.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter and chocolate. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler.
• Mix up the batter. Stir in the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, egg, and vanilla.
• Bake mug cakes. Transfer batter into ramekins and bake for about 15 minutes.

TIP: 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.

Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients & Substitutions

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

Keto Mug Cake Without Milk:

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.)

Dairy-Free Keto Mug Cake:

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.

Low Carb Mug Cake Sweetener Options:

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

Toppings For Paleo Chocolate Cake In A Mug

It’s delicious on its own, but my favorite way to enjoy this delicious mug cake is to add toppings. For the ultimate keto mug cake, top it with

• More (sugar-free) melted chocolate
• Chopped nuts
• Homemade whipped cream – you don’t even need sweetener, but can add some powdered sweetener if you like
• Sugar-free keto ice cream – my favorite topping!
• Peanut butter drizzle

How To Store Low Carb Chocolate Mug Cake

If you find yourself with some extra low carb flourless chocolate mug cake (I don’t know how this would happen!), you can store it at room temperature for a day, or in the fridge for 2-3 days.

This keto mug cake recipe is best fresh, but you can store it for a few days.

Can You Store Paleo Chocolate Cake In A Mug?

Yes, you can store these paleo mug cakes right in the mug if you’d like. Seal the top tightly with plastic wrap to avoid drying out.

Can You Freeze Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake?

Yes, you can freeze paleo chocolate mug cake. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer. Let it thaw in the fridge and then re-heat in the microwave or oven until just warm.

TIP: You can add a bit of butter or ghee on top before reheating to keep the mug cake moist.

More Mug Cake Keto Recipes

If you like this chocolate keto mug cake, you might also like some of these other keto low carb desserts and mug cakes:

• Easy Keto Paleo Vanilla Mug Cake – Classic vanilla cake flavors with the ease of mug cake.
• Low Carb Nutella Molten Lava Cake Mug – If you love nutella, you’re going to love this chocolate low carb mug cake.
• Low Carb Cinnamon Flax Seed Muffin In A Mug – Try this one for breakfast! 😉
• Angel Food Cake Mug Cake – Find it in The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook!

• Double Walled Insulated Mug Set – I love using clear mugs for my keto mug cake chocolate, vanilla, OR cinnamon!
• Measuring Spoons – A must for baking.
• Easy Whipped Cream Dispenser – You’ll want to top your paleo chocolate mug cake recipe with whipped cream and this gadget makes it easy to have whipped cream at any moment… without chemicals.

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The BEST Low Carb Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This EASY keto chocolate mug cake recipe takes just 2 minutes, with 6 ingredients + 4g net carbs! Paleo low carb chocolate mug cake is rich, moist and delicious.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword keto chocolate mug cake, keto mug cake, low carb chocolate mug cake, paleo chocolate cake in a mug, paleo chocolate mug cake

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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• 1 tbsp Butter (salted; *see notes for dairy-free options)
• 3/4 oz Unsweetened baking chocolate
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any granulated sweetener; *see notes for options)
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

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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, sweetener, 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, sweetener, 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

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

• For a dairy-free or paleo version, use ghee or coconut oil, and add a pinch of salt.
• The original version of this recipe used erythritol, but the monk fruit allulose blend makes a far superior, super moist mug cake. Paleo followers may prefer to use coconut sugar for the sweetener.

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Nutrition Facts

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Calories 433

Fat 38g

Protein 14g

Total Carbs 11g

Net Carbs 4g

Fiber 7g

Sugar 1g

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