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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  • Walnut and brandy truffles – for the adults only
  • 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
  • Key lime pie in the Instant Pot
  • Berry cheesecake in the Instant Pot
  • Low-carb cinnamon swirl mug cake
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FAQs

Why is my mug cake not fluffy? ›

This is likely because your mug is too small, or you added too much baking powder. Measure accurately and make sure your mug is at least 10oz in volume. Why is my chocolate mug cake rubbery or dry? A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements.

Why is my mug cake rubbery? ›

Eggs tend to make mug cakes have a bit of a rubbery texture, so bye-bye eggs and hello tender, fluffy cake.

How do you keep a mug cake moist? ›

This is a pretty important tip: a little water will prevent the top of your cake from over-baking and drying out (and becoming rubbery). Don't worry—it all evaporates in the microwave and ensures a perfect, moist texture every time.

Why did my mug cake fail? ›

Don't overfill your mug with ingredients

So, if you fill it past two-thirds of the way full, you're more likely to have a messy overflow situation in the microwave. Overfilling might also affect how well the cake cooks through, as more batter means a longer bake time, which your recipe might not have accounted for.

Why don't mug cakes use eggs? ›

It's easy to see why—most classic cake recipes call for two or three eggs and serve at least 10 people. 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).

What is the secret to a fluffy cake? ›

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.

Why do mug cakes taste weird? ›

This is especially true when you add too much baking soda to your mug cake mixture, which often results in an unpleasant bitter flavor that makes for a disappointing cake.

Do we need to preheat for mug cake? ›

Mug cakes generally take only around 2 minutes on the microwave. Microwave doesn't require any preheating. However, its different in ovens and you have to preheat the oven to 350F. The baking takes 15 to 25 minutes.

Can you eat raw mug cake batter? ›

Federal health officials are reminding people to avoid eating or playing with raw or uncooked dough or batter because it hasn't been treated to kill germs like Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause gastrointestinal illnesses and food poisoning.

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 I use baking powder instead of baking soda? ›

Baking powder is made of baking soda plus cream of tartar and cornstarch. Baking powder can be substituted for baking soda by tripling the amount of baking powder. Baking soda can be substituted for baking powder by dividing the amount of baking powder needed by 4 and adding twice that amount of cream of tartar.

Why does my mug cake taste like flour? ›

Homemade cakes can taste like flour if they are not cooked properly. When cakes taste like flour, it is due to one or more reasons; the ratio of wet to dry ingredients could be off, the components may not have been mixed properly, or the cake is undercooked.

Why is my mug cake rock hard? ›

If your mug cake is rock hard, it has been over-baked! Next time, lower the amount of time it cooks, because microwaves vary in wattage, causing some to cook faster than others. Also, be sure to use a standard-size regular coffee cup, not a deep mug.

Why is my cake heavy and not fluffy? ›

Your cake is too dense A cake that is overly dense typically has too much liquid, too much sugar or too little leavening (not excess flour, as is commonly thought).

Why is my steamed cake not fluffy? ›

The Method Of Mixing

If it is stirred quickly in the same direction, the batter will easily become gluten, causing the cake to collapse or not be fluffy. Therefore, when mixing the batter, you should mix with the folding method, so as to reduce the probability of defoaming and avoid the batter from becoming gluten.

Why is my cake fluffy but dry? ›

A dry cake is usually the result of one of the following pitfalls: using the wrong ingredients, making mistakes while measuring or mixing the batter, or baking the cake too long or at too high a temperature. Once you understand which common cake-baking blunders to avoid, you'll know how to bake a moist cake every time.

Why is my coffee cake flat? ›

Cakes sink in the middle due to several reasons. One reason is that the cake batter might be too moist, causing it to collapse during baking. Another reason could be that the oven temperature is too low, leading to uneven baking. Opening the oven door too frequently while baking can also cause cakes to sink.

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