This Almond Flour Mug Cake is the best ever! It’s soft, spongy, protein rich, and also low-carb 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.
This almond flour mug cake is a quick and easy single serve version of our hugely popular almond flour cake. It’s gluten-free, high protein, low carb, mostly healthy and yummy!
Mug cakes are typically enjoyed straight from the mug, but what makes this recipe unique is that it can be easily removed and served on a plate, just like a traditional cake.
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Reasons to love it
- Protein rich, low carb, gluten free and mostly healthy
- Quick and easy
- Soft, light and fluffy texture
- Single serve dessert
Featured comments
From Jade: "Easy recipe turned out great! Second time I made it I put sliced strawberries in it and was so good" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From 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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Table of contents
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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Cooking time
Cooking time can vary depending on your microwave and mug size. If using a wider mug, it typically takes 1 minute and 50 seconds, while a narrower mug may require around 2 minutes.
👩🍳 The first time you make this almond flour mug cake, keep an eye on it—removing it too early may result in a flatter cake, while overcooking can make it dry.
How to serve?
Serve it simply in the mug topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
To remove the cake from the mug, gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen it, then carefully invert it onto a small plate. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries, slice, and enjoy!
Other topping ideas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Sweetened greek yogurt
- Fresh blueberries, raspberries or strawberries
- Banana slices
- Chocolate syrup
- Nutella
Recipe tips
- 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.
Almond Flour Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup almond flour super fine
- 2 tablespoons 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 mug from microwave and add all other ingredients and stir thoroughly with a spoon.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 50 seconds for a wide mug OR 2 minutes for a regular size mug.
- Remove from microwave and let rest for about a minute.
Serve
- Simple – Serve in the mug topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Make it fancy – Run a butter knife or a thin spatula around the edge to loosen the cake and gently invert on a small plate. Decorate with whipped cream and berries. Slice and serve.
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.
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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 ♡
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.