Matcha Mug Cake (Paleo, Gluten-free, Keto-friendly)
Want to whip up a single serving of homemade gluten-free green tea flavored cake in just minutes? This paleo matcha mug cake is a delicious emerald-hued sponge cake that you can bake in your microwave or toaster oven!
Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, grain-free, keto, matcha, mug cake, nom nom paleo, paleo, paleo dessert
Servings: 1
In a measuring cup, add the almond flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until uniform.
Add the maple syrup or sweetener of choice, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and egg and whisk the batter until smooth.
Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug (6- to 8-ounce size is optimal), place the mug in the center of your microwave (it will rise more evenly in that spot), and cook on high power for 1-2 minutes. The paleo matcha mug cake is finished cooking when it puffs up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.(I have a 900 watt microwave and my mug cakes are done in 90 seconds. Adjust the cooking time depending on the strength of your microwave—decrease the time if you have a higher wattage microwave and increase it if you have a less powerful microwave.) Let the cake cool for a few minutes and top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.
For a vanilla mug cake:
- 3 tablespoons (21g) blanched almond flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted ghee
- 1½ tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon honey or 2 tablespoons allulose (for ket0)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For a chocolate mug cake:
- 3 tablespoons (21 g) blanched almond flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted ghee
- 1½ tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey or 2 tablespoons allulose (for ket0)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
No microwave? No problem!
Pour the batter into an oven-safe 6-ounce ramekin and bake it in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 18-20 minutes or a 325°F air fryer for 13-15 minutes. The tiny single serve cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts for Keto-friendly mug cake made with allulose:
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
Net carbs: 3g (Total carbs 35g - Fiber 2g - Allulose 30g = 3g Net Carbs)
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g