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The BEST Paleo Mug Cake!

Published: Dated: January 16, 2019 Modified: Last Modified: July 19, 2021 Christine Galvani Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links ·

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The search for an amazing Paleo mug cake is over!  This easy, fluffy, delicious gluten-free mug cake is sure to become your favorite. And, it only takes a few minutes to make!

When the craving for cake strikes, you won't have to make a whole cake; just this sweet little mug cake!

Paleo mug cake with berries and ice cream in mug.

When a sweet craving strikes at 9:00 p.m., this is the recipe I go for.  The perfect size for a quick and easy, yet totally decadent single-size cake.

I like to garnish my flourless mug cake with some dairy-free ice cream, or coconut whipped cream, berries, chocolate shavings.  The ideas are endless.

How To Make A Paleo Mug Cake:

Step 1 - Gather and measure the ingredients.

ingredients for Paleo mug cake in bowls on counter.

Step 2 - In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk them together.  In another medium-sized mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk together.

dry ingredients in mixing bowl and wet ingredients in another mixing bowl.

Step 3 - Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

batter for Paleo mug cake in mixing bowl.

Step 4 - Pour the batter into a mug and microwave for about 60 seconds (time will vary depending on your microwave).  The top of the cake should be firm and a toothpick should come out clean.

Paleo mug cake out of oven.

Step 5 - Add garnishes of your choice or eat just the way it is.

Paleo mug cake with berries and ice cream in mug.

Tips When Making A Paleo Mug Cake:

  • You could probably substitute maple syrup for coconut sugar, but I have not done this.
  • I have not tried this recipe without an egg.  The egg helps the Paleo mug cake rise and get fluffy.
  • You might be able to substitute almond meal for almond flour, but I have not done this.
  • Coconut flour is not an acceptable substitute for blanched almond flour.
  • This flourless mug cake can be baked in the oven in small ramekins - 350 degrees F. for about 10-15 minutes.

A Few Other Paleo Recipes You Will Love:

  • Paleo Chocolate Cake
  • Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
  • Dairy-Free Ganache
  • Chocolate Vegan Donuts Recipe
Paleo mug cake with berries and ice cream in mug.
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The BEST Paleo Mug Cake~
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
 

The BEST Paleo mug!  This easy, fluffy, delicious gluten-free mug cake is sure to become your favorite. And, it only takes a few minutes to make!

When the craving for cake strikes, you won't have to make a whole cake; just this sweet little mug cake!

Course: dairy-free, Dessert, gluten-free, grain-free, Snack
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 1
Calories: 340 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg
Instructions
  1. Add the wet ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

  2. Add the dry ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

  3. Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

  4. Pour the cake batter into a mug and place in the microwave oven for approximately 60 seconds.  The time will vary depending on your microwave, but the cake should be firm and a toothpick will come out clean.

Nutrition Facts
The BEST Paleo Mug Cake~
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 210mg70%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Calcium 91mg9%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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