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.
Do you enjoy making fun keto desserts? You might like keto chocolate fudge and keto brownies.
It's perfect for when those occasional emergency chocolate cravings hit, and it's gluten-free and sugar-free too.
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 ⅔ 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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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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free sweetener (we used Swerve or Lakanto)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Place butter and sweetener in a large microwaveable mug cake (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, then stir again.
- Microwave for 40-60 seconds or until risen and firm on the top. The time may vary depending on the size and shape of your mug. I recommend starting with the lowest time and adding more time if needed.
- Serve warm with keto ice cream, keto whipped cream, or your favorite keto frosting.
Notes
- You can use your sweetener of choice.
- Use dairy-free butter to keep this keto mug cake dairy-free.
- Divide the batter into two smaller ramekins to make two keto mug cakes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 mug cakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 8.5gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 4.5gSugar: 7gProtein: 6g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
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
Michael
Is there an alternative for the coconut powder. A member of my family lives with a coconut allergy. My mother uses tapioca starch when she uses almond flour. Would this substitution work with this recipe?
Chrystal
I haven't tried subbing tapioca for the coconut, but I would imagine it would work.
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
Nicole S
Yum! This has become my go-to dessert. I don't feel sad or deprived when others are eating sugary desserts, because I can have this.
Tatiana
This is my first mug cake, I've only been on Keto for about 2 weeks, while it's different than chocolate cake made with wheat it comes very close to it.
Thank-you for sharing.
Chrystal
I am glad you like it! Thank you for taking time to stop back by and let me know.
Angella Peterson
Just tried this for the first time. It was absolutely wonderful!! I put sugar free chocolate chips and whipped cream on top after it was done. Perfect cure for the sweet craving!!
Chrystal
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.
Em
Just starting this Keto, and I am a sugar hound, so getting used to the sweetener and nogluten is going to take me a while.
Just wondering though, can you add a little liquid, in my case, milk before cooking it? I found the texture very dry and I didn’t have ice cream or whipped cream to cut through it. Icing would have been wonderful, but haven’t tried any Keto icing recipes yet.
Chrystal
Hi Em,
This mug cakes shouldn't be dry. Maybe try cutting 15 seconds off the microwave time, and see if that helps. Microwaves can sometimes run hot. With that said, you can add a tablespoon or two of water or milk if you like. It will change the texture slightly.
If you like pumpkin and haven't tried our keto pumpkin mug cake, that would be a great next mug dessert to try.
Best,
Chrystal
Stephanie
Ok I NEVER comment on recipes but OMG! I have tried alot of low carb or keto mug cakes and never really been super impressed but WOW! This is the Best mug cake I haver ever tried! I put a few sugar free chocolate chips in it and whipped cream and I am in heaven! Thank you so much for this recit is a keeper!
Chrystal
I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Aprilstilskin
This is my favorite chocolate keto mug cake recipe so far. I halfed the recipe since it seemed like it was going to be big. I beat an egg in a measuring cup, it always makes a quarter cup, and then I just pour half of the amount in. I subbed coconut oil for butter because I'm allergic to dairy, and I used one whole teaspoon of vanilla without alcohol. It came out great!
Chrystal
I am so glad you like it. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Marlene
I just made these and I added half a dozen sugar-free chocolate chips on the top and I can’t wait to dig into them after dinner! They smell soooooo good!
Ashlee
Delicious. I somehow missed adding my baking powder (I had it out but I didn't add it) and after a brief freak out, I remembered brownies rarely use leavening. So instead of a yummy cake, I ended up with a decadent brownie. No mistakes here, just happy accidents
Chrystal
Brownie's are good too! I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Harley G.
Was wanting to try this recipe but I need to know what I can use in place of the egg. Got any suggestions?
Chrystal
You can use a flaxegg.
Best,
Chrystal
Nicki
I was so happy when I saw calories were under 300...but your calories have to be wrong. From memory, 1 tbsp of butter is 100 calories and you use 2, so that's 200. Then 1 large egg is 70-80 calories. Those two ingredients are 270 and that is over your 240 calories for one serving. Should it be 2 servings or are the calories really wrong? Thanks
Chrystal
Hi Nicki,
It makes 1 large mug cake that is two servings, or two smaller mug cakes. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Ox
Subbed out 1 tbls of peanut butter powder for 1 of cocoa, a fresh strawberry diced up onto it and some coconut whipped cream. Definitely would have used some keto syrup to moisten it up and add a lil sweetness after it has been cooked.maybe even omit some sweetner for it.
Carol
Absolutely lovely! Thank you so much for posting.
Pam
Loved this! Used brown sugar Monkfruit, went over board with the whipped cream, delicious, thank you!