Description
This clean eating vanilla mug cake in a mug is a quick, nourishing dessert made with simple ingredients. Soft, lightly sweet, and comforting, it comes together in minutes and feels like a warm hug when you need something gentle and homemade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add all dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug and mix gently.
- Add the wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Microwave for 60–90 seconds until the cake rises and sets.
- Let rest for 1 minute before enjoying.
Notes
Do not overcook the mug cake, as microwaves vary in strength. You can substitute honey for maple syrup or use oat milk instead of dairy. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Clean Eating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg