This Almond Flour Mug Cake with Egg is the best ever! It’s soft, spongy and bouncy - Protein rich, low-carb, dairy-free and gluten-free!
If you're looking for more ways to use almond flour in desserts, you’ll love the decadent almond flour chocolate cake or the amazing almond flour chocolate chip cookies.
Why you’ll love this almond flour mug cake?
This isn't your typical mug cake. Most mug cakes are meant to be eaten straight from the mug, but this almond flour version has enough structure that you can plate, slice, and serve as a mini cake.
Almond flour gives this mug cake a naturally moist, tender texture, while the eggs give it enough structure to actually hold together when you turn it out onto a plate. It’s the perfect single-serving dessert when you want something cake-y without baking an entire cake.
And can we talk about the texture? It’s so soft, spongy, and wonderfully bouncy—exactly what you want from a little cake!
- maria doss
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"I was shocked how good this was. I topped it with a little honey and shredded coconut. I immediately sent the recipe to my closest friends to try. So easy for when you are craving cake and don't want a whole one"
-REBECCA
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Why Does This Almond Flour Mug Cake Use an Egg?
The egg is especially important in this mug cake because almond flour doesn’t contain gluten, which normally helps give cakes structure and hold their shape. The egg steps in to help bind the ingredients and provide the structure this cake needs to rise and stay together.
That’s also why you can turn this mug cake out onto a plate and slice it instead of eating it straight from the mug. Eggless mug cakes tend to be softer and more spoonable, while this egg-based version has a more cake-like texture and enough structure to be removed, sliced, and served.
I use the same principle in my almond flour cake and almond flour lemon cake, where I use four eggs in an 8-inch cake to give the almond flour cakes the structure they need.
And the result? A little mug cake that’s soft, spongy, and bouncy—not crumbly or heavy.
Ingredients you'll need
- Almond Flour - It is finely ground blanched almonds and can be easily found in all major grocery stores or Amazon. Make sure you use “super fine” for this recipe.
- Egg - Unlike other mug cake recipes, egg is crucial for binding the gluten free almond flour.
- Brown Sugar - As in all brown sugar recipes, it gives a caramelly note and taste.
- Coconut Oil - Melted coconut oil or use vegetable oil.
How to make almond flour mug cake?
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Tips for Success
- Use super fine almond flour and not almond meal
- Use light or golden brown sugar
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Avoid using a large mug, as it will cause the cake to be less tall and might affect its texture.
- Stir batter until very smooth and lump free.
FAQ'S
Let the mug cake rest for a minute or two after cooking. This gives the crumb a chance to firm up slightly, which makes it easier to remove without breaking.
Run a spoon or butter knife gently around the edges to loosen the cake from the mug. Place a small plate over the mug, carefully flip it over, and give the bottom a gentle tap. Then let gravity do the rest!
The cooking time depends on your microwave wattage and the size of your mug. For this recipe, a wider mug typically takes about 1 minute 50 seconds, while a narrower mug may need closer to 2 minutes.
👩🍳 The first time you make it, keep an eye on the cake. Taking it out too early can leave the center undercooked and the cake flatter, while cooking it too long can dry it out. You want the top set and the cake cooked through but still soft and tender.
No, I recommend leaving the mug ungreased. Just like a chiffon or angel food cake, this almond flour mug cake benefits from having a clean surface to grip as it rises.
As the cake cooks, the expanding air bubbles help the batter climb the sides of the mug. A layer of butter or oil can make the batter slide instead of gripping the surface, which may prevent the cake from rising properly.
And don’t worry about removing it from the mug—the egg gives this cake enough structure to turn out onto a plate once it has rested briefly.
Serving Suggestions for mug cake with almond flour
You can keep it simple and enjoy the cake straight from the mug with your favorite toppings, just like a classic mug cake.
Or, if you want to make it feel more like a little plated dessert, gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the cake, then carefully invert it onto a small plate. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries, slice, and enjoy!
Topping Ideas:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Sweetened Greek yogurt
- Fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
- Banana slices
- Chocolate syrup
- Nutella
More Mug Cakes
Almond Flour Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or use butter
- ¼ cup almond flour super fine
- 2 tablespoons light or golden brown sugar not packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Add coconut oil into a microwave safe coffee mug and microwave for a few seconds until melted (don't let it get hot).
- Remove the mug from the microwave and add all remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly with a spoon.
- Microwave for 2 minutes (remove 10 seconds earlier if you are using a wide mug). Let it rest for one minute and then enjoy with sweetened Greek yogurt or whipped cream.
- Serve: You can enjoy it straight from the mug or invert it onto a plate, slice and serve like a real cake. 👉 To remove it onto a plate, use a spoon to gently release the cake from the bottom of the mug and then invert!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
More easy microwave mug cakes
- Mocha mug cake is soft, light and fluffy with a delectable combination of coffee and chocolate, and made right in the microwave. It is ready in 5 minutes and is an easy microwave dessert recipe.
- Oat mug cake is ultra soft, light and fluffy with chewy bits of rolled oats. Made without eggs, it's absolutely amazing any time of the day. It's like a microwave breakfast muffin in a mug!
- Microwave pumpkin mug cake has the perfect fluffy texture - It is warm, cozy, studded with melty chocolate chips, and warm cinnamon.
- Carrot mug cake is soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist, bursting with sweet carrots, juicy raisins, and warm cinnamon flavor.
- Lemon mug cake is light and ultra-plush, with a burst of tangy lemon in every bite.
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Hala
I loved it. it is soft, moist and delicious. I will certainly try it again. Thank you
Maria Doss
Glad you liked it hun, Maria
Rebecca Woloshyn
I was shocked how good this was. I topped it with a little honey and shredded coconut. I immediately sent the recipe to my closest friends to try. So easy for when you are craving cake and don't want a whole one
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Mattie
Perfect, just what I needed this morning. And miracle of miracles, I had all the ingredients. Thank you SO MUCH!
Jade
Easy recipe turned out great! Second time I made it I put sliced strawberries in it and was so good.
Maria Doss
Happy to hear that, have a wonderful day - Maria
Yeeman
I really love the recipe and made it many times. A quick question - sometimes I taste a faint bitter taste probably from the baking powder. Have you had this or is it just me?
Maria Doss
Hi Yeeman, So glad to heat that 😊 If there's an excess amount of leavening in any recipe, then it begins to taste more metallic, but not bitter. My recommendation would be to check the expiry date in your almond flour. Nut flours tend to get rancid very soon, due to the high oil content. Hope it helps - Maria
Eliana
Hi Maria,
I made this and it turned out great! I am wondering if you think I can add cocoa to make it a chocolate version or if you have ever added anything like chia or flax and how it might turn out.
-Eliana
Maria Doss
Hi Eliana, Flax eggs might not work because the egg plays a crucial role in binding the almond flour. Also, to make a chocolate version, you can try replacing some of the almond flour with cocoa powder, but keeping all other ingredients the same so the proportions are not affected. The sweetness might need to be increased though, to balance the dark chcolate flavor. Hope it helps - Maria
Jennyb
Love this! Cut some of the calories using Splenda brown sugar. Yum! It was not dry at all. I sprinkled some mini chocolate chips on it as it cooled.
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you enjoyed it Jenny and appreciate the tip to use Splenda – Maria ♡
Bonnie
I've never even thought to leave a review for a recipe before but this was the best mug cake I've ever had (and I've made a few). I used brown sugar sweetener for baking instead of golden sugar but it seemed to do the job. The coconut oil with the almond tasted so good and it was super fluffy and *m word*!!! Fab!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it hun – Maria ♡
Jaymi
I made this today. Used coconut sugar instead of brown sugar and added 1 tsp Lilly's chocolate chips...It was amazing with a little kick of chocolate! Will use this recipe continually and change up flavoring! Blueberry's will be next!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it – Maria ♡
ELODIE
I'm sorry to say that but it was awful ! I usually do the banana cake in the microwave and it's pretty good so I wanted to try this one. The taste is not good at all and you really need a topping to hide that bad taste. Not a good recipe for me.
Maria Doss
Hi Elodie, I'm so sorry that this recipe did'nt work for you. This is popular almond flour recipe among the readers. Was the measurements right or was any ingredients missed? I hope you give this a try again, Maria
Akari
This is the most delicious cake I've found. The amount of times I've made this, I've honestly lost count. I never have vanilla on hand, so I use cinnamon and it's just so good. My dad begrudgingly eats gluten free stuff but never truly likes it, but he couldn't get enough of this cake when he tasted it, either!!!! Thank you!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it – Maria ♡
Anna
I made this last night and my kids are requesting it again today. Big hit!
Sk
Recently diagnosed celiac. This tastes sooo good 🥲
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Riya
Amazing! Made it twice this week
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Josh
This was amazing! The best mug cake I've made.
Theresa
So much better than expected! Thank you!!!