Easy Keto Chocolate Mug Cake! With just over 5 minutes and a few ingredients, you can have a fudgy, chocolatey low carb mug cake made from start to finish.
It’s perfect for when those occasional emergency chocolate cravings hit, and it’s gluten-free and sugar-free too.
Do you enjoy making fun keto desserts? You might like keto chocolate fudge and keto brownies.
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
Beginning a low carb lifestyle can take some adjustment when you have a sweet tooth, but the good news is that you can still have a sweet treat every now and then.
A chocolate mug cake is a satisfying solution, thanks to its soft and fudgy texture and decadent chocolate flavor.
It’s made with keto approved ingredients like almond flour and coconut flour, so you can feel satisfied knowing you made a nutritious choice.
Mixing butter and and egg into the batter keeps this chocolate mug cake tender. If you need to be mindful of dairy, you can make this mug cake dairy-free too.
A dollop of keto whipped cream and a drizzle of sugar free chocolate sauce are tasty garnishes for your keto chocolate mug cake.
If you don’t need to eat keto, try this Gluten Free Mug Cake.
How to Make a Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
A few easy steps is all you need to make this mouthwatering low carb mug cake.
- Place butter and sweetener in a large microwaveable mug (10-14 oz.) or ramekin. Heat in the microwave until butter is melted, approximately 30 seconds.
- Add the egg and vanilla, and stir until combined.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Stir until combined and no lumps remain.
- Microwave for 40-60 seconds or until risen and firm on the top.
- Serve warm with keto ice cream, keto whipped cream, or your favorite keto frosting.
These steps match the photos below, showing you have to make a keto chocolate mug cake. I’ve also included a video showing you how easy it is to make.
Tips for Making a Keto Mug Cake
Don’t skimp on the baking powder. A keto mug cake needs a leavening agent, so baking powder is necessary to make your mug cake rise.
Otherwise, you may end up with a spongy, flat disk instead of a fluffy, springy cake.
Use a large mug and don’t fill it more than half to 2/3 full. You’ll avoid a mess and a mug cake that doesn’t set in the middle.
You can make two servings by splitting your cake mug batter into two ramekins or mugs.
Always start with the lowest necessary cooking time. You can add a few seconds at a time if needed until your mug cake is firm in the center, but don’t go over one minute.
Keep in mind that the cook time may vary depending on the size of your mug and the model of your microwave.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.
What can I substitute for dairy in this chocolate mug cake?
You can turn this keto mug cake into a dairy free dessert by switching out the butter for another vegan/dairy free butter of your choice.
You could also try coconut oil, but keep in mind that it may change the texture slightly.
Ingredients you’ll always find in our pantry:
Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine Gluten-Free Ground Almond Flour
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With just over 5 minutes and a few ingredients, you can have a fudgy, chocolatey low carb mug cake made from start to finish. It's perfect for when those occasional emergency chocolate cravings hit, and it's gluten-free and sugar-free too. The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 mug cake
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 240Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 8.5gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 4.5gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g
Amanda
Does the butter have to be salted or unsalted?
Chrystal
You can use either.
Best,
Chrystal
Dawn
Hi. Making this for dessert this evening and I’m wondering how many carbs per serving . Thank you in advance 😀
Chrystal
Hi Dawn,
Sorry, I’m just seeing this. For some reason the nutrition info disappeared. It’s updated now. 4 net carbs per serving.
Best,
Chrystal
Joann
So yummy! I just made this and it’s so good. I did use less sweetener because I didn’t want to over due it as I used a different sweetener than your recipe. I put unsweetened whipped cream on top and it’s perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Chrystal
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for stopping back by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Casey
This is the best tasting keto mug cake recipe I’ve found yet, and I’ve been doing keto since January 2019! Thanks for such a great recipe.
Chrystal
You are welcome! I am so glad you like it. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Ali
I just started keto roughly 4 weeks ago. I am still stocking up on keto friendly ingredients and do not have coconut flour yet. Could I use an extra teaspoon of almond flour instead? Thanks!
Chrystal
Hi Ali,
Yes, you can use an extra teaspoon just note the texture will be slightly different.
Best,
Chrystal
Toni
I have just made this, so quick and easy and such a rich chocolate flavour. I had this with zero carb ice cream and a drizzle of zero carb Chocolate sauce. What a wonderful sweet treat.
Chrystal
I am so glad you loved it, Toni. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Silvana
I made this and it’s DELICIOUS and very easy! Loved
Chrystal
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal