Keto Lemon Mug Cake
Big flavour, light texture and ready in 3 minutes: Try this easy keto lemon mug cake with a deliciously zingy lemon glaze.
Servings: 2
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
For the cake
- 4 tablespoon almond flour extra fine, or 5-6 tablespoons ground almonds
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoon powdered sweetener
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the glaze
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- squeeze of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
Instructions
Cake
- Grease 2 ramekins, mugs or 1 microwave-safe bowl with melted butter. I used a glass dessert bowl.
- Mix all dry ingredients - almond flour, sweetener and baking powder - in a separate bowl.
- Add all wet ingredients and mix thoroughly with a fork. If you find your dough is too liquid add more almond flour.
- Transfer batter into your bowl or mugs and level the top.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
- Turn upside down onto a plate once cooled or enjoy straight from the bowl.
Glaze
- Melt the butter, then stir in the cream, lemon juice and sweetener.
- Let cool until the glaze begins to thicken. Spoon or pour over cake.
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Notes
2.7g net carbs per serving. Makes 2 servings.
Net carbs without the glaze: 2.4g. 164 calories without the glaze.
Option to add 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds.
My microwave operates at 900 watts and the cake cooked in 90 seconds to cook. Here's a quick overview of recommended baking times for other power levels:
- 600W = low power. 110+ seconds.
- 800W = 100 seconds.
- 900W = 90 seconds.
- 1000W = 80 seconds
- 1200W = 60-70 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 47mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.6g
