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5-Minute Grain-Free Mug Cake


Sometimes you just want cake, right? Actually, to be honest, I never really crave cake or think about it much, but definitely still enjoy eating it from time-to-time. But, homemade grain-free cakes can be a bit of work to make, so this 5-minute grain-free mug cake is ideal.

I actually bumped into this grain-free mug cake on the blog, Writing in White. I felt intrigued to try it, especially because it only made one serving and took no more than five minutes total to make. I tweaked the recipe a bit to make it my own, and what I’m sharing here is my variation. Full credit and inspiration still goes to Writing in White though.

The whole process did indeed take five minutes or less and was so easy. It could literally be called, “mug cake for dummies.” The coolest part was watching the cake puff up in the microwave. The mug was about half full of batter and then suddenly, it became all puffy and was standing up out of the mug — kind of like a soufflé. The cake tasted good, almond-y and subtly sweet, which is good for my taste (I don’t like stuff too sweet and my taste buds have adapted to less sweet). I loved it with the fresh berries, but it would also be wonderful with cacao nibs and/or coconut milk whipped cream…or all three!

5-Minute Grain-Free Mug Cake

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tbsp almond flour
  • 1 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted, plus a little extra for greasing mug
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 egg, preferably pasture-raised
  • 2 Tbsp full-fat coconut milk or filtered water
  • 1 tsp raw honey, or more if you want it sweeter
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • Fresh berries, for serving

Directions:
Grease mug with a small amount of melted coconut oil and set aside. Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl, except for the berries. Transfer into the greased mug and microwave for 90 seconds, until mug cake puffs up and appears fully cooked. Serve with fresh berries and enjoy!

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Mug cake with fresh berries

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  1. Amanda

    July 26, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I’m glad the recipe worked out for you! Yours turned out much prettier than mine did!

    Reply
    • paleoinportland

      July 26, 2012 at 10:02 am

      You think so? I thought yours looked beautiful, especially the way you had it styled. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Alissa

    July 26, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Holy frijoles!!!! This blows my mind. I am totally giving this a try!!!!! I bet putting the fresh berries inside the cake would taste like a cobbler!!!! Mmmmm.

    Reply
    • paleoinportland

      July 26, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Ooo … I like your thinking! If you try it with berries inside, let me know how it works out. That’s a great idea!

      Reply
  3. Almond Oats.

    July 26, 2012 at 11:09 am

    That looks great! And so simple. Definitely a quick breakfast option once school starts!

    Reply
    • paleoinportland

      July 26, 2012 at 11:31 am

      Thanks, it’s SO easy to make! Definitely a great, quick breakfast option. I think it’d be really good with coconut butter drizzled on top too. I am such a sucker for that stuff.

      Reply
      • Almond Oats.

        July 26, 2012 at 12:31 pm

        Haha I can tell!

        Reply
  4. VJ

    July 26, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    My mouth is watering looking at this!

    Reply
    • paleoinportland

      July 27, 2012 at 8:16 am

      Give it a shot … only takes 5 minutes 😉

      Reply
  5. Kimberly

    September 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Thanks for sharing – this is absolutely delicious! Made this not even 10 minutes ago and it’s gone between me and the hubby.
    Changes I had to make were: 4 tbsp shredded/desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp coconut flour, increased to 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp of honey.
    I cooked mine in a tall mug sprayed down with coconut oil and at 90 secs. It puffed up beautifully! I took it out of the mug so it could cool down and then I drizzled a bit of honey on my half of the cake.
    I have made the cake in a mug recipe before, but this is the first time with a non-grain flour nor cocoa. It’s wonderful! I will try this again tomorrow with the leftover blueberries from our Farmers Market.

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      September 3, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      Awesome, so glad you liked it, although I can’t take credit for the recipe. Isn’t it great how ridiculously quick and easy it is? Dessert in a pinch! Your changes sound good — I prefer coconut flour to almond flour whenever possible. I bet it’ll be great with blueberries 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nicole

    November 20, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    This is fantastic! I defrosted some frozen berries in my mug then poured the batter on top. It in indeed a bit like cobbler. Yum!
    I followed a couple of your substitutions and it turned out great!

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      November 20, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Awesome! I’m happy to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rebecca

    October 12, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Did this recipe get pulled? All I can find are the pictures.

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      October 12, 2013 at 11:30 am

      If you read the text, you’ll find the link to the recipe. I tested someone else’s recipe, so gave her the full credit. It’s the link ‘Writing in White.’

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        October 13, 2013 at 1:07 pm

        Aaaahhh! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply

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