Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake

a peanut butter mug cake topped with whipped cream, peanut butter pieces and chocolate shavings and a spoon

Sometimes only a moist, fluffy Keto peanut butter mug cake will do! This sugar free, low carb microwave dessert recipe takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish. Dairy-free option!

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 4 minutes

Servings

Calories 280kcal

Author Katrin Nürnberger

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 1/2 tbsp powdered sweetener add an additional 1/2 tsp if you have a sweet tooth
3 tbsp double / heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy free
1 egg medium
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp dark chocolate, chopped or sugar free chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a tall glass or cup, using a fork. Fold in the chocolate last, if using.
Microwave on high for about 90 seconds.

Notes

For best results, make sure your peanut butter is soft. Almond butter also works.

See the tips in the post about the choice of vessel. It's also possible to use 2 ramekins.

Optional tweaks: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon

Decorate with whipped cream or coconut cream and chocolate chips (decoration is not included in the nutrition details).

The cake is best enjoyed warm.

Nutrition (3.6 net carbs p.p.) is calculated on the basis of 2 people sharing - this cake is VERY filling.

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