How to Make a Chocolate Mug Cake in 3 Minutes!
How to Make a Chocolate Mug Cake in 3 Minutes! is a easy American (Keto) recipe that serves 1. 330 calories per serving. Recipe by Keto Connect on YouTube.
Prep: 2 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 8 min
Cost: $0.93 total, $0.93 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (or butter, melted)
- 2 tablespoons Almond Flour (fine almond flour, sifted if clumpy)
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream (full‑fat, chilled)
- 15-20 drops Liquid Stevia (adjust to taste; 15 drops = mild sweetness)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, preferably Dutch‑process)
Instructions
Melt the Fat
Place 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or butter) in the bottom of a microwave‑safe mug and microwave on high for about 20‑30 seconds until fully melted.
Time: PT30S
Add Wet Ingredients
Crack the egg into the mug, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and 15‑20 drops of liquid stevia. Whisk quickly with a small spatula or fork until the mixture is smooth.
Time: PT1M
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Add 2 tablespoons almond flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder. Whisk until the batter is uniform with no lumps.
Time: PT1M
Microwave Cook
Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 50 seconds for a molten lava center, or up to 60 seconds for a fully set cake. Watch closely; the cake will rise and look set around the edges.
Time: PT1M
Cool Slightly & Serve
Allow the mug cake to sit for 30 seconds (it will be very hot). Optionally top with a few berries, chopped pecans, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Fat
- 32g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo‑friendly (if using coconut oil), Nut‑based
Allergens: Eggs, Tree nuts (almond), Dairy
Last updated: April 18, 2026








