Chocolate Mug Cake (Paleo, GF)

One of the BEST Chocolate Mug Cake Recipes out there. Made with a handful of ingredients in just 3 minutes and 100% gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free! This is a single-serving mug cake recipe will blow your mind!

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

Are you making “mug cakes” yet? I first saw this idea on Pinterest (of course right?) a couple of years ago and have tried my hand at it a bunch of times. Most of the recipes I’ve seen are based on regular flour so I set out to make a couple of grain-free versions and today am going to share my Chocolate Mug Cake with you.

It’s gluten-free, grain-free, paleo-friendly and made with just a handful of real-food ingredients!

GET EXCITED (and be sure to read the comments – this is a reader fav!)

WHAT IS A MUG CAKE?

Mug cakes, also called microwave cake, are a single-serving dessert made with a few ingredients. You mix it up and pour into a mug, pop it in the microwave and a few minutes later, you have dessert!

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE INGREDIENTS

• Blanched Almond Flour
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Sea Salt
• pure Maple Syrup
• Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Ghee or Virgin Coconut Oil
• Egg

Unfortunately, if you don’t have a microwave, you are probably out of luck on this one. You could bake the ingredients as a single serving muffin but it kind of takes away from the whole “Made in 3 Minutes” promise.

Even though this is beyond easy, I added a bunch of notes below to help you perfect this little mug cake for your taste and microwave power! Enjoy 🙂

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE TIPS:

• Use whatever kind of non-dairy milk you have in the house. I have made this with coconut milk, almond milk, and hemp milk and didn’t notice any difference
• I like to mix the batter in a larger bowl and then pour into the mug as cocoa powder tends to be messy but you don’t have to. Yes, this does add an extra (and probably unnecessary) step but I just toss the bowl into the dishwasher.

• Microwave ovens vary and can significantly impact the cooking time. For reference, ours is 1000 Watts and 2 min 30 sec is perfect. Start slow and keep adding time to figure out the perfect formula for your microwave.
• Believe it or not, the type of mug you use can also impact the cooking time as material and thickness impact the transfer of heat. So once you find a perfect mug/cooking time formula, stick with it so you can ensure consistent results!
• You can substitute raw cacao powder for the unsweetened cocoa powder but you may need to increase the maple syrup a bit (or add a bit of liquid stevia) to counterbalance the bitterness.

MORE MUG CAKE RECIPES:

Vanilla Mug Cake

Blueberry Muffin Mug Cake

Matcha Mug Cake

Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Pumpkin Mug Cake

Maple Mug Cake

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Chocolate Mug Cake

Prep Time: 2 mins

Cook Time: 2 mins

Total Time: 4 mins

 

One of the BEST Chocolate Mug Cake Recipes out there. Made with a handful of ingredients in just 3 minutes and 100% gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free! This is a single-serving mug cake recipe will blow your mind!

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy mug cake, microwave chocolate mug cake recipe, Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake recipe

Servings: 1

Calories: 333 kcal

Author: Alyssa Brantley

4.84 from 24 votes

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Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons blanched almond flour
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tablespoon pure Maple Syrup
• 1 Tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ghee (or Virgin Coconut Oil)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 large egg beaten

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except egg in a bowl or mug. Use a fork or whisk to mix ingredients together until well mixed and there are no clumps. 

2. Beat egg until foamy and add to chocolate mixture. Mix or whisk until well combined.

3. Microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes (depending on microwave wattage).
   

4. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes and Enjoy!

Recipe Video

NOTES:

• Microwave ovens vary and can significantly impact the cooking time. For reference, ours is 1000 Watts and 2 min 30 sec is perfect. Start slow and keep adding time to figure out the perfect formula for your microwave.
• Believe it or not, the type of mug you use can also impact the cooking time as material and thickness impact the transfer of heat. So once you find a perfect mug/cooking time formula, stick with it so you can ensure consistent results!
• You can substitute raw cacao powder for the unsweetened cocoa powder but you may need to increase the maple syrup a bit (or add a bit of liquid stevia) to counterbalance the bitterness.
• Use whatever kind of non-dairy milk you have in the house. I have made this with coconut milk, almond milk, and hemp milk and didn't notice any difference
• I like to mix the batter in a larger bowl and then pour into the mug as cocoa powder tends to be messy but you don't have to. Yes, this does add an extra (and probably unnecessary) step but I just toss the bowl into the dishwasher.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Mug Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 mug)

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g 34%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 223mg 74%

Sodium 143mg 6%

Potassium 275mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 13g

Protein 13g 26%

Vitamin A 6.1%

Calcium 12.9%

Iron 17.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: Please note that this recipe was originally published in September 2013, but was updated in May 2019 with updated photos, nutritional information, recipe tips, and more helpful information.