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Home » Recipes » 2-Minute Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

2-Minute Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

Published: Feb 14, 2020 · Last Modified: March 4, 2020 by Dani

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

vanilla mug cake with fresh berries

This paleo (and keto) vanilla mug cake 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 heavily processed options from the grocery store.

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.

fresh cooked paleo mug cake

Tips For Making Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

Skipping refined flours and sugars is the key to keeping this vanilla mug cake paleo and keto friendly.
  • 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.

big bite on a spoon

More Healthy Dessert Ideas:

  • Mango Blueberry Crisp
  • Chocolate Mug Cake
  • Matcha Energy Balls

Thanks so much for reading! You can watch the video down below and if you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and FaceBook for more healthy food inspiration!

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2-Minute Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe (Keto + Paleo)

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 week night dessert for the family.
Course: cake, dairy free, DESSERT, DIET, gluten free, low carb + keto
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time1 min
Total Time2 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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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

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

 

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Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Meghan says

    February 22, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    I was so excited to finally see a paleo vanilla mug cake. Most mug cakes are chocolate and since I’m not a big chocolate fan, this is perfect for me. I used vanilla bean paste in mine (1/2 tsp) and it tastes fantastic! Thank you Dani!

    Reply
  2. Lanie says

    February 29, 2020 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this great recipe! Just sharing my little innovation: I omitted the vanilla bean and used vanilla essence (per recipe). Then I added 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of lemon zest. Instant lemon cake! Super yum!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 11, 2020 at 9:03 am

      YUM! I can’t wait to try this for myself. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Sherbear says

    April 5, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    Been craving vanilla cake but trying to be healthy. This recipe is AWESOME!! It has the perfect amount of carbs and protein to not mess with my blood sugar. I used vanilla bean paste

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 6, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it Sherbear! Thanks for taking the time to share and rate.

      Reply
  4. Anaiz says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    Dani, you have the best healthy recipes!
    I have done a few other mug cake recipes and have always been like…this is not a real cake!. But your recipe is amazing! I feel like I am eating a “real” cake, minus the unnecessary and unhealthy ingredients.
    I am so happy to have found you! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      Awe, thank you for the review! So glad you are enjoying the recipes.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    May 20, 2020 at 1:38 am

    5 stars
    The kids are really getting into baking these days with me and today we made our first mug cakes! While we were enjoying them after dinner, my 6 year old said, “Take a picture and send it to Dani!” He seemed so confident as if he knew you first hand! It was cute! Thanks again for making it a gluten free mug cake since I am celiac. P.S We made both chocolate and vanilla since we couldn’t decide xoxo

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:21 am

      Awe, I love this! Thanks for sharing and thank your son for thinking of me 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sanya says

    June 12, 2020 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    Hi! If I don’t have a microwave but an oven, how long do I bake in the oven for?

    And if I use a mug that is double the size so double the ingredients?

    Thanks xx

    Reply
    • Dani says

      June 13, 2020 at 11:03 am

      I can’t say for sure but start with 8 minutes or so and check as you go!

      Reply
  7. Allie says

    October 7, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    Wow!! I was really craving a sweet dessert as the rest of my family was enjoying sandtarts so I looked on your site for a quick recipe and landed upon this one! I tried it and it was AMAZING! Super quick & hit the spot! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much! I did use regular sugar instead of monk fruit since that’s all I had on hand.

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