This Almond Flour Mug Cake is a delicate, delicious, and quick dessert that makes tasty sweet treats easy!

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Sometimes, I don’t want to bake a whole big cake that I then feel pressured to finish before it gets stale or bad. The perfect solution? A small cake baked in a mug, perfect for individual-size portions! This is a great dessert to make easily and quickly, and it’s got the bonus of utilizing almond flour, which has a delicate and delicious texture I’m a big fan of, personally speaking.

The first time I started looking into using almond flour was when I realized I couldn’t use flour with gluten due to health reasons and had to look into how to make cakes without it. While I love my usual flour substitutes and gluten-free flours, almond flour is a personal favorite. It adds an extra layer of flavor and makes delicious cakes accessible to me once more!

This recipe is great because it’s fast. Sometimes, making a whole meal and also a dessert just isn’t something I’m up to doing for a dinner, though obviously everyone loves to have a nice, warm dessert. So, this recipe comes to the rescue because not only is it awesome, but it’s quick to cook, and you can make exactly how many servings you want in exactly how many mugs you need.

Flour power

Almond flour is perhaps the most unique ingredient to work with in this particular recipe. It’s an ingredient that can sometimes lead to denser baked goods, but always with a lightly nutty flavor. It can be almost a little chewy compared to traditional wheat flour, depending on how it’s used. Because of this, it’s really a great choice for cake batter!

Buttermilk, flour, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and extracts for baking.

How do I store leftovers?

Almond flour mug cake isn’t really one to keep in your fridge or freezer, since it is an individual portion intended to be quickly made and eaten on the spot. So enjoy it while it’s fresh and whip up some more the next time you’re craving it.

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Serving suggestions

The best complement for any cake is, of course, Sweetened Whipped Cream! If you’d like a little extra flavor, try Coconut Whipped Cream or Chocolate Whipped Cream. You can also add a Chocolate Ganache Frosting or a delicious scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.

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Almond Flour Mug Cake

Amalena Caldwell

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Total Time 3

Course cake, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 535 kcal

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons almond flour
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 egg
Whole milk as needed
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Instructions

Grease a large microwave-safe mug and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the batter to the greased mug. Microwave on high until thoroughly cooked, about 60-90 seconds (cooking time will vary depending on the microwave). Allow the mug cake to rest for 1 minute before serving.