Best Keto Vanilla Berry Mug Cake Recipe (2024)

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How to make a quick and easy 1-minute coconut flour keto vanilla berry mug cake – in the microwave, oven, and even air fryer.

The best part? It’s keto, sugar-free, low-carb and made with coconut flour – this will please even the most ardent cake lover!

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What is a mug cake?

If you have ever had a cake emergency, a mug cake is an absolute lifesaver when a sugar craving hits, and you don’t want to cook.

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You simply mix a few simple ingredients together in your favourite mug, pop the healthy mug cake in the microwave and in 1 minute – boom, you have a keto vanilla berry mug cake ready to enjoy.

The beauty of keto mug cakes is that you can enjoy an occasional sweet treat but without ruining your daily macros. It won’t raise your blood sugars and it won’t triggersugar cravings.

Do I need a microwave to cook mug cakes?

I understand that many of you don’t own a microwave or don’t like using them.

You can still make the keto vanilla berry cake batter, but you will have to cook it in the oven.

Of course, it is no longer a 1-minute mug cake, and it becomes a 12-minute cupcake instead. But it can be done.

Simplybake at 180C/350F in a cupcake case or muffin tray.

Air fryer

To cook mug cakes in theair fryeryou need to find a small baking dish or ramekin to fit inside your air fryer. There must be at least 1 inch on all sides to allow the heat to circulate evenly.

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 180C/350F.
  2. Place the butter in your small baking dish and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until completely melted.
  3. Make the mug cake following the recipe card below.
  4. Gently lower your baking dish onto the air fryer wire rack. Ensure there is plenty of space between the ramekin dish and the side of the basket.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, depending on the size of your air fryer and the size of your ramekin or small baking dish.

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Why does the mug cake use coconut flour?

If you have been with me for a while then you know I love coconut flour. And if you are new here, remember to subscribe here and get a free copy of my Top 10 Low-Carb Recipes to get you started.

Coconut flour is a wonderful low-carb, keto, gluten-free flour. It is light, packed with fibre, easy to use, requires very little quantities and so ends up being a very affordable baking grain-free flour.

Can I use almond flour instead of coconut flour?

It is not easy to swap coconut flour for almond flour because they have completely different properties when baking.

I do have this chocolate mug cake recipe that uses almond flour. It is absolutely delicious.

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Can I eat sugar-free dessert recipes all the time?

In the long term, we want to rely on sweet recipes less and less. And we want to use sweeteners, less and less. So why do we need sugar-free dessert recipes?

Because if I told you that you were never alloweda sweet treat ever again, most of you wouldn’t even contemplate embarking on a keto or low-carb life!

Another reason for havingamazing sugar-free recipes is so you may offer to bring a healthy sugar-free and low-carb dessert to a party or dinner party.

Because if you bring a keto or low-carb dessert, you are in control of the biggest source of sugar and carbs in a meal.

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Egg-free mug cakes

If you’re looking for a mug cake without eggs, you’ll love my keto cheesecake mug cakes without eggs. They only take 1-minute to cook and you can choose strawberry, Nutella, pumpkin pie spice, or blueberry vanilla.

Each one is a single-serve healthy dessert so you will have instant portion control.

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Keto Vanilla Berry Mug Cake Recipe

How to make a quick and easy 1-minute coconut flour keto vanilla berry mug cake – even when you don't like to cook!

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Course: Baking, Cakes and desserts, Coconut Flour Recipes

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword: keto vanilla berry mug cake

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 4 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 342kcal

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Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese full fat
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice or more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 eggs – medium medium
  • 6 frozen raspberries

Instructions

  • Place the butter and cream cheese in your chosen mug. Microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds.

  • Add the coconut flour, sweetener, vanilla, and baking powder. Mix well. Add the egg. Mix again

  • Scrape down the sides of the mug, then press in 6 frozen raspberries into the cake batter.

  • Microwave on HIGH for 1:20 seconds minute.

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Notes

You can reduce the total carbs further by omitting the raspberries (1.5 total carbs) to make a simple keto vanilla mug cake.

Please adjust the microwave cooking times according to the strength of your microwave.

My microwave is pretty powerful and only requires 1 minute, but most standard microwaves may require the 1:20 as stated in the recipe.

No microwave? No problem. Simplybake at 180C/350F in a cupcake case or muffin tray for 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug cakeCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 27gFiber: 5.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1.1mg

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  • Chocolate heaven cake – my go-to cake for all birthdays and celebrations
  • Chocolate mint truffles – make them mini size and pop a toothpick in each one to stop messy fingers
  • Chocolate lava cake made in the slow-cooker
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  • Berry cheesecake in the Instant Pot
  • Low-carb cinnamon swirl mug cake
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FAQs

Why did my mug cake turn out rubbery? ›

A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements. Please be precise with the measurements and stop cooking once the cake is soft but not wet on the top.

Why did my mug cake fail? ›

Don't overfill your mug with ingredients

Even with the perfect mini whisk, things can still go wrong when making a mug cake. One big mistake involves overfilling the mug. Just like with any other baked good, mug cakes rise during the cooking process.

Why is my mug cake not fluffy? ›

You didn't use self-rising flour

This type of flour gives these baked goods a light and fluffy consistency. Without all the right science involved with flour and other ingredients, cakes can be too dense and dry.

Why does mug cake become hard? ›

Leaving the cake inside the microwave after baking -

Overheating the cake is one of the reasons why your cake turns out to be hard and tight.

Why is my mug cake so dry? ›

Many protein mug cake recipes suffer from dryness because they don't contain enough fat. They use wheat or oat flour, protein powder, and no eggs or oils. Naturally, it's going to be very dry with these ingredients.

Why does my mug cake taste bitter? ›

One of the most common misfortunes among bakers is that they are using too much baking soda or baking powder. Know that too much baking soda or baking powder in cakes will not just lead to a metallic and bitter taste, but it can also make a big mess in the oven as it will rise beyond expectations.

Can you use water instead of milk in mug cake? ›

It is entirely possible to change this recipe to make it without milk. If it is an issue with lactose intolerance or other dietary restrictions, you can use almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk. An almond cashew blend is my particular favorite. If you'd prefer not to have any milk at all, you can use water instead.

Can you eat undercooked mug cake? ›

Undercooked cake can make you sick and according to the FDA, the highest risk does not come from eggs like people might believe, but rather from flour. Grains can be contaminated by bacteria from animal droppings, which are harvested and turned into flour. The cooking process kills the bacteria.

Do you put eggs in mug cake? ›

So for a single-serving mug cake, just skip the egg; a whole egg will overpower the small amount of batter (and it's pretty tough to divide an egg in quarters). Luckily, you don't need the egg—a pinch of baking powder is enough to help the batter rise up the sides of the mug.

Why are mug cakes popular? ›

A mug cake offers a quick on-the-spot delicacy and is so simple you really don't even need a kitchen. So don't throw away your cake pans or your KitchenAid, but under the right circ*mstances, when it comes to cake, give your mug a shot.

What is cake in a mug? ›

A simple cake whose ingredients are combined in a mug to be quickly cooked in the microwave.

What is the secret to a very fluffy cake? ›

Most cakes begin with creaming butter and sugar together. Butter is capable of holding air and the creaming process is when butter traps that air. While baking, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy cake. No properly creamed butter = no air = no fluffiness.

What makes a cake more fluffy? ›

The most crucial tip? Instead of buying an entire box of cake flour, simply incorporate two tablespoons of cornstarch into 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. This blocks the formation of gluten in the flour, which produces a lighter, fluffier cake.

Are mug cakes fully cooked? ›

The microwaving times included in the instructions left the cake completely cooked, although the melted chocolate made it difficult to tell. If anything, the mug cake may have been slightly overcooked. Panelists reported that the texture was just a little bit dry, leaving the cake to coat the insides of one's mouth.

Why did my cake come out rubbery? ›

If you mix incorrect measurements of sugar, butter, and eggs, the cake will become rubbery. You will notice that you have overmixed, the batter when the dough produces a smooth or watery texture. When the dough is overmixed, the air bubbles trapped in the mixture will be lost.

Why did my cake turn out gummy? ›

Why does my cake have a gummy streak in the center? Developing too much of the flour's gluten can make the cake rise beautifully in the oven, but sink as soon as you pull it out. The sinking part is what makes the dense and gluey streaks. This can be result of over-creaming the eggs, butter and sugar.

Why is my cake texture chewy? ›

Overmixing

Overworking the batter, especially if it contains gluten, will result in a tough, chewy cake. You'll often see the instructions, “mix until just combined,” in cake recipes. This means to stop mixing as soon as you see that all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Why did my cupcakes come out chewy? ›

This is because brown sugar is more hygroscopic than white sugar. Both sugars will draw water molecules to themselves, but brown sugar does so more readily. It holds onto those water molecules even during baking and leads to that chewy texture that we love so much in cookies.

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