Description
Quick and delightful Chocolate Mug Cake delivers pure indulgence in mere minutes. Microwave magic creates a single-serving dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings without guilt, letting you enjoy rich flavor in record time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential clumps and ensure uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Introduce unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring meticulously until a smooth, homogeneous batter forms without any visible lumps or unincorporated ingredients.
- For enhanced flavor, optionally scatter sugar-free chocolate chips across the surface of the prepared batter, creating delightful pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cake.
- Microwave the mug on high power for 30-40 seconds, monitoring carefully to prevent overcooking. The cake should rise and set with a moist interior, adjusting cooking time based on individual microwave wattage.
- Allow the mug cake to rest for 1-2 minutes, allowing internal temperature to stabilize and texture to settle. Optionally garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or additional chocolate chips before savoring this quick, low-calorie dessert.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with coconut flour for a different texture, but reduce the quantity by half as it absorbs more liquid.
- Experiment with different sugar-free sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit to find your preferred taste profile.
- Use a wider, shallower mug to ensure even cooking and prevent potential overflow during microwave process.
- For dairy-free version, replace almond milk with coconut milk or water without compromising cake’s moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 seconds
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg