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    Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake

    Published: Apr 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 14, 2023 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    This almond flour vanilla mug cake recipe is just six ingredients and bakes in the microwave in under two minutes! It's a single serve dessert that's SCD, Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

    Almond flour vanilla mug cake in a white mug garnished with fresh berries.

    Occasionally I'll get a craving for cake but don't really feel like putting forth the time and effort needed to bake an entire cake.

    When that happens, I make this almond flour vanilla mug cake!

    It uses just a handful of ingredients, is assembled and baked in the same mug (which means minimal clean-up), is single serve, and is baked in two minutes or less!

    This is seriously the perfect quick and easy paleo dessert!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for the mug cake on a white table.

    Almond Flour - Blanched finely ground almond flour will yield the best results. If you prefer coconut flour, then be sure to check out my Coconut Flour Vanilla Mug Cake!

    Olive Oil - Melted (but not hot) coconut oil or butter can be used instead of the olive oil.

    What type of mug is best?

    A large, microwave safe mug with straight sides will help ensure the cake bakes evenly.

    Also, be sure the mug has no metal or metallic paint on it or you'll have a firework show going on in your microwave!

    Note: A 12 ounce or larger mug is best. If using a smaller mug, the cake might rise higher than the mug while baking. Don't worry, the cake will sink back into the mug once the microwave turns off.

    The cake in a white mug topped with fresh berries.

    Directions

    Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.

    Place the blanched finely ground almond flour into the mug along with the salt (photo 1).

    Add the honey, oil, vanilla extract, and egg (photo 2).

    Use a fork to whisk the ingredients together, making sure to scrape the batter from the bottom edges of the mug (photo 3).

    A four photo collage showing how to make the batter in the same mug it's baked in.

    Place the mug in the center of the microwave and bake on high for one to two minutes (photo 4).

    Microwaves can differ in power so you may need to play around with the cook time a bit.

    In my microwave 1 minute and 45 seconds seems to be the sweet spot.

    A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.

    If the cake is a bit rubbery in texture, that's a sign that it was baked for too long and the cook time needs to be decreased in the future.

    Three fully baked cakes in white mugs with one topped with coconut cream and fresh berries.

    Can the mug cake be baked in an oven?

    The mug cake can be baked in the oven as long as the mug is rated as oven safe.

    Greased ramekins instead of a mug can also be used.

    Bake at 325F for 8 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

    Add-ins and toppings!

    This is a great base recipe for an SCD mug cake and you can add so many tasty things to the batter!

    • chopped nuts
    • cinnamon
    • small scoop of peanut butter
    • unsweetened shredded coconut
    • fresh blueberries

    After the microwave mug cake has finished cooking, it can be enjoyed just as it is or it can be topped off with:

    • fresh fruit
    • yogurt
    • a scoop of Vanilla Cashew Ice Cream
    • a scoop of Avocado Mint Ice Cream
    • a pat of butter
    • Whipped Coconut Cream
    • Paleo Lemon Curd
    • Healthy Apple Butter

    So many options, I hope you enjoy!

    A spoonful of the cake on a white plate next to the mug cake.

    Try these recipes if you're craving cake!

    • Clementine Bundt Cake
    • Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
    • Strawberry Almond Flour Cake
    • Lemon Almond Flour Cake

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    NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.

    Recipe

    Vanilla mug cake in a white cup toped with fresh berries.

    Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake

    by: Jennifer Brown
    This almond flour vanilla mug cake is just six ingredients and bakes in the microwave in under two minutes! It's a quick and easy single serve dessert that's SCD, Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 457 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup blanched finely ground almond flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (melted coconut oil can also be used)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 Tablespoons honey

    Instructions
     

    • Place the almond flour into a 12 ounce (or larger) microwave safe mug.
    • Add the other ingredients to the mug and use a fork to whisk the ingredients together until well combined. Be sure scrape the bottom edges of the mug while whisking.
    • Place the mug in the center of the microwave and bake on high power for 1 to 2 minutes. Each microwave is a bit different so you may want to start checking for doneness at the 1 minute mark. A fully baked cake should have a slightly firm top and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
    • Enjoy as it is or top with your choice of fruit, ice cream, whipped coconut cream, etc.

    Notes

    • A mug with straight sides will help ensure even baking. 
    • If the cake turns out rubbery in texture then it was baked for too long. 
    • As mentioned above, each microwave is different so start checking the cake at the 1 minute mark. In my microwave the cake takes 1 minute 45 seconds to bake to my desired texture. 
     
    The nutritional information calculated in the recipe is an estimate. The photos and content above are copyright protected. Please do not use my photos. Please do not copy this recipe and share it on your own website or social media channels. If you wish to tell people about this recipe, you can provide a link back to my blog rather than copying the recipe. Thank you! XO, Jen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword almond flour vanilla mug cake, healthy mug cake, paleo vanilla mug cake, scd mug cake, vanilla almond flour mug cake, vanilla mug cake
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know how it was by leaving a comment and star rating below!

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    1. Heather

      April 13, 2024 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe! This is the only mug cake recipe that I really like. I did make it with pecan flour and used both vanilla extract and almond extract. I used a 16 oz ramekin and microwaved it for 1 minute 30 seconds and it came out moist and delicious! The hardest thing on SCD is finding good dessert alternatives and this was perfect!

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    2. Brandy Lazzara

      June 01, 2023 at 8:09 pm

      After 6+ plus years of no ulcerative colitis flare (thank you functional medicine) I am now in one and back on the SCDiet. I have been craving something sweet and this hits the spot. Perfection for me!

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        June 01, 2023 at 9:00 pm

        I'm so glad that the mug cake worked to satisfy your sweet tooth! I hope your flare is short lived and that you feel better soon.

        Reply
      • Bell

        March 08, 2024 at 10:27 am

        I’m on gluten, free, sugar-free, and dairy free diet (IBS) this recipe is perfect for me. I was looking something like that.
        I baked in the oven on 350 for 12 to 15 minutes and it turned so good and yummy.
        Thanks for sharing this recipe.

        Reply
    3. Jackie

      June 24, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Absolutely the best vanilla paleo mug cake I have come across!

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        July 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

        Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Kimi

      February 02, 2022 at 10:23 pm

      Loved this recipe!! I put some sugar free brown sugar and pineapple in the bottom of my mug and made a pineapple upside down cake. Yum!!😁

      Reply
    5. colleen campbell

      August 15, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      So quick and easy and satisfies the sweet tooth. Will make over and over…

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        August 24, 2021 at 7:21 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it Colleen!

        Reply
    6. Wendy

      July 25, 2021 at 5:13 am

      We made this tonight, was so good we made a second batch, but doubled it the second time. We cooked it in the oven (160*C) but it took around 20 minutes. still delicious.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        July 26, 2021 at 11:03 am

        So glad to hear you liked it Wendy!

        Reply

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