Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

This easy vanilla mug cake recipe is ready in just 2 minutes! If you want a keto mug cake that’s simple to make and super delicious, give this keto (and paleo!) vanilla mug cake a try.  It’s sure to do the job.

Easy Vanilla Mug Cake

This keto (and paleo) vanilla mug cake is made with almond flour, vanilla bean, coconut oil and monk fruit.  It’s a delicious, grain-free mug cake recipe that comes together in just minutes.

Ever find yourself wanting a piece of cake BUT not wanting to deal with an entire cake? This is where mug cake enters the room.

Mug cake is a single serving of cake, made in a mug and cooked in the microwave.

A great way to indulge a sweet tooth without having to rely on highly processed options from the grocery store.

Ingredients for an almond flour mug cake:

This healthy vanilla mug cake recipe is made with just seven simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. Here’s what you need:

• Almond flour – The base of this mug cake is almond flour, which keeps the cake gluten-free and adds protein and healthy fats.
• Monk fruit – We’re naturally sweetening this mug cake with monk fruit.  Feel free to sub with any granulated sugar you have on hand.
• Coconut oil – To add a bit of moisture to the batter. You can sub with any oil or even melted butter.
• Vanilla – Use vanilla seeds or vanilla extract to give this vanilla mug cake that classic vanilla cake flavor.
• Egg – You’ll need one egg to give this mug cake structure and the perfect texture.
• Baking powder – To help the mug cake fluff up and rise.
• Pinch of salt – Pulls the flavors together. You’ll only need a tiny bit.

How To Make Paleo Vanilla Mug Cake

Brace yourself.  This recipe is crazy easy to make!

1. Grease an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug with coconut oil (butter or cooking spray would work as well).
2. Add almond flour, monk fruit, coconut oil, egg, vanilla (beans are best but you can also use extract), baking soda and salt.  Stir until you have a beautiful, rich cake batter.
3. Pop in the microwave for one minute or until the cake is set through and springy on top.
4. Cool and enjoy!

I love this mug cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries but it’s also delicious as-is.

Tips For Making Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

• Almond flour.  Rich in healthy fats and protein, almond flour is naturally a low carb flour option that creates and super moist, low carb mug cake
• Fresh vanilla beans.  While this mug cake can be made with vanilla extract, fresh vanilla beans take the flavor to a whole new level.  The flavor of fresh vanilla beans is beyond any other vanilla flavor, so I highly recommend you use them if you can. Look for vanilla beans that are plump and shiny, you definitely don’t want them to be dried out.
• Monk Fruit.  An all-natural sweetener, with zero-calorie, monk fruit has been on the rise.  I have been experimenting with it a bit in my baking and really like it.  If you don’t need to keep the recipe keto-friendly and prefer not to use monk fruit, any granulated sugar can be swapped in 1:1.

What makes this almond flour mug cake so amazing?

Not only do I LOVE how easy and delicious this almond flour mug cake is, but I also love that’s it’s much more nutritious than your everyday cake. This vanilla keto mug cake is:

• Packed with healthy fats and fiber from the almond flour to keep you full and satisfied.
• Almond flour is also a wonderful source of calcium and vitamin E.
• Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and keto-friendly.
• Low in sugar, so your blood sugar won’t spike after you eat it.

More Mug Cake Recipes:

• 2-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
• Grain + Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

More Healthy Dessert Ideas:

• Mango Blueberry Crisp
• Healthy Almond Flour Brownies
• Matcha Energy Balls

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Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

This delicious vanilla mug cake is made with almond flour and monk fruit making it both keto and paleo-friendly. Try doubling the recipe, to make a fun weeknight dessert for the family.

Course: cake, dairy free, DESSERT, DIET, gluten free, low carb + keto

Cuisine: American

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time1 minute min

Total Time2 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup almond flour, extra fine
• 2 tablespoons monk fruit*
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla seeds or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch kosher salt

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Instructions

• Grease an 8-ounce mug with coconut oil or cooking spray.
  
• If using fresh vanilla beans, scrape them out of the pod and set them aside.
  
• Combine all ingredients in a spouted glass cup and stir until you have a nice, rich cake batter.
  
• Transfer the batter to the mug and pop it in the microwave for one minute.
  
• Top with your favorite topping and enjoy!
  

Notes

*Monk fruit is an all-natural, no-calorie sweetener that can be subbed 1:1 with white sugar when baking (or making pancakes!).  This is the brand I like to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg