Description
A quick and delicious Keto-friendly cinnamon roll mug cake that can be made in just one minute in the microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup superfine almond flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol or your favorite keto sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (or refined coconut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol (for swirl)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 2 tablespoons full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mug: Grab a microwave-safe mug (12 to 14 oz) and lightly grease it if you plan to invert the cake.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In the mug, combine almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, melt butter. Add egg, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the mug with dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, powdered erythritol, and ground cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
- Layer the Swirl: Dollop half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Microwave to Perfection: Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, checking after 60 seconds.
- Rest Time: Remove the mug and let the cake cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Soften Your Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is softened for frosting.
- Combine Frosting Ingredients: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered erythritol, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Vigorously whisk until no lumps remain.
- Frosting Time: Spoon or drizzle frosting over the warm mug cake.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over the frosting.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your warm mug cake with frosting.
Notes
Microwave seconds matter, start small and add time to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: keto, mug cake, cinnamon roll, dessert, quick recipe, easy recipe