Keto chocolate mug cake
Keto chocolate mug cake is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 344 calories per serving. Recipe by Molly Purcell on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 10 min
Cost: $1.37 total, $1.37 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 piece Large Egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Almond Flour (fine texture)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted)
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar Substitute (e.g., erythritol or monk fruit blend)
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
Instructions
Gather and Measure Ingredients
Measure 2 Tbsp butter, 1 egg, 2 Tbsp almond flour, 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1½ Tbsp sugar substitute, 2 Tbsp vanilla extract, and ½ tsp baking powder.
Time: PT2M
Melt the Butter
Place the butter in the mug and microwave for 20‑30 seconds until fully melted.
Time: PT30S
Combine Dry Ingredients
Add almond flour, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, and a pinch of salt (optional) to the mug. Stir until no lumps remain.
Time: PT1M
Add Wet Ingredients and Mix
Crack the egg into the mug, pour in the vanilla extract, and mix everything thoroughly until a uniform batter forms.
Time: PT1M
Microwave the Cake
Microwave the mug on high for 90 seconds. The cake should rise and be set in the center.
Time: PT1M30S
Cool Slightly and Serve
Let the mug cake sit for 1 minute to cool slightly, then enjoy straight from the mug or turn out onto a plate.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 344
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 6 g
- Fat
- 29 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Keto, Gluten‑Free, Low‑Carb, Vegetarian
Allergens: Egg, Dairy, Tree nuts (almond flour)
Last updated: April 20, 2026






