Keto Chocolate Mug Cake (28 day meal plan)
A delicious chocolate mug cake made in minutes topped with a decadent chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 25 grams almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ tsp Stevia (can adjust to preference)
For the Ganache:
- 10 grams dark chocolate 85% cocoa or higher
- 10 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ⅓ tsp Stevia (can adjust to preference)
- Pinch of salt if using unsalted butter
Instructions
Make the Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, heavy cream, stevia, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Cook the Cake:
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
- Microwave for 1 minute for a soft, gooey center. For a firmer, cakier texture, microwave for an additional 10 seconds.
- Set aside while you prepare the ganache.
Make the Ganache:
- In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, stevia, and a pinch of salt (if needed). Mix until fully incorporated.
Assemble and Serve:
- Pour the ganache over the cooked mug cake. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Microwave Power: Microwave times may vary depending on wattage. Start with 1 minute and adjust in 10-second increments.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 15gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1282IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 4mg
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