Mug cakes are one of our favorite desserts to make on the spot so why not make it even easier by having a pre-made chocolate Mug Cake Mix for any time of day! With the use of Perfect Keto MCT Powder you can have this mug cake mix in stock at all times too. Watch Matt show you how to make it below and gift it to your girlfriend or boyfriend for just being the sweetest!
Use the code KETOCONNECT to receive 15% off the MCT Oil Powder!
Easy, Homemade Microwave Cake!
Aside from how simple this mixture is with only six ingredients, all it takes to make this is pouring the mixture into a mug, mixing in an egg and microwaving for 60 seconds. It will come out moist and delicious every time! This also makes for the perfect holiday gift - fill a cute mason jar and use twine to make a bow with a little note that says the directions!
Mug Cake Recipes
Although this is our only mug cake mix, this isn't our only mug cake recipe! We are 'famously' known for our low carb mug cake battle - nutritious vs. delicious! Matthew makes his typical protein powder mug cake, while I have my hand at the delicious version. It's easy to see who won that challenge! Both of our mug cake recipes use butter for a fat source in which you can swap out for MCT powder!
Chocolate Mug Cake Mix
This quick to make, convenient mug cake mix is possible because of Perfect Keto MCT Powder! When making any type of cake, fat is an essential ingredient. But, with the addition of a dry ingredient fat source you can easily make baked good mixes ahead of time and store for later use. The shelf life on the mix is also very long, staying fresh for up to six months.
Tip: To cook the perfect mug cake add 1/2 cup of mix to a mug, mix in an egg and microwave on high for 60-70 seconds. If you want a lave center microwave for 60 seconds and if you want a fully cooked mug cake cook for 70 seconds!
This post is sponsored by Perfect Keto.
Tip: If you don't have MCT powder, but still want to make this delicious mug cake you can replace each scoop of MCT powder with 1 tbsp of coconut oil or butter!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal - Search "KetoConnect - Chocolate Mug Cake"
Chocolate Mug Cake Mix | Perfect Keto MCT Powder!
Ingredients:
- 8 scoops MCT Oil Powder
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
Instructions:
- Combine all the above ingredients into a mason jar.
- The mix makes 4 (1/2 cup) mug cake recipes.
- Store in seal-able container up to 6 months.
- Cooking: Pour 1/2 cup of mix into mug, add an egg and combine. Microwave on high for 60-70 seconds.
- Tip: 60 seconds will give you a slight lava center!
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Ah-maze-ing! So moist and easy and fast!
Can I substitute coco powder with protein powder
We get this question quite a bit but haven’t had the chance to test it. We say it’s worth a shot. Just count the carbs!
Instead of the coco powder can I substitute with protein powder. Not a fan of chocolate cake
CAN YOU USE 1 TABLESPOON OF MCT OIL?
Ya, I’d say it’s worth a try. It might be slightly more moist, which shouldn’t be a bad thing.
This stuff is awesome! So I made 1 change to it. After I cook it I poke holes in the cake with chopsticks and then pour in 2 tablespoons of Walden’s chocolate syrup. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Walden-Farms-Chocolate-Syrup-12-oz-Pack-of-6/19475462
I let it soak into the cake for a few min as it cools off. THen I put 2 tablespoons of 0 carb whipping cream. DE-LISH! This almost tastes like Chili’s lava cake without the ice cream. Take care and I’ll see you on youtube.
I am allergic to egg yolk but I can have whites. Could I just use the egg white? Would I need to add something g else to sub for the yolk? Thanks in advance!
I think you might be able to pull this off with egg whites. We’ve never actually tried it so we’re not 100% sure. Lots of people use flax meal to replace eggs so maybe try a tbsp of that too?
Hi there
is there anything I could substitute for the almond flour? I’m finding I’m sensitive to it lately and have been trying to stay clear of it.
Peanut or coconut flour would work but you’re going to have to play with the ratio to get the consistency right.
We got rid of microwave years ago…so can dry mix & egg be heated in a pan..or a double boiler better?
The oven at 350 for 20 minutes would be the best bet
We added a pat of butter to the mug to add more fat and flavor and it was great!!!
Megha pls what does the no 3 statement mean
It means you can store the mix in a sealable container for up to 6 months.
is there any ingredients i should add to make the center have a more gooey, lava texture? im trying 60 second microwaving and its not working
I just started on the Keto diet about 3 weeks ago. Where can i find MCT oil or the powder?
There are links to them in the post. You can also try amazon.
Looks like the discount code has expired.
The code KETOCONNECT should still give you 15% off!
I tried the code several times with no luck. I went ahead and ordered and I’m looking forward to receiving it.
Thanks
No I ordered the other day and the code didn’t work 🙁
Great recipe thou! Game changer for a dessert!
Hmm so sorry about that! I’ll check in about that – thanks for letting us know!
Can u use any mct oil powder or doesn’t it have to be that certain one?
Any MCT oil powder should do! Just so you know a scoop of our powder is 10 grams.
Shows 7 grams per scoop on amazon.
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It seems like the container only has 15 servings at 1 scoop per serving. Therefore allowing me to make 8 of the cakes. Seems a bit expensive seein that the bottle is almost $40. Do you have a more economic version.
It seems like the carbs count is way off too….
8 scoops of MCT Oil Powder has already 16g of carbs (1 scoop=2g carbs),
1/2 cup of Almond flour=10g (1/4 cup=5g carbs),
1/4 cup Cocoa powder=12g (1 tbsp=3g carbs),
1/4 cup erythritol=48g (1 tsp=4g carbs).
Which total would be 86g of carbs. Even after fiber subtracting that would give us about 56g of Net curbs. Now divide it by 4….
Something’s not right here….
Hi Megha and Matt,
I really enjoy your videos; you to are perfect together and the videos are ways very informative.
I am new to Keto and on a fix budget. I’m 61 years young and in the short time I have been doing Keto I must say I do feel tons better. I know this is an older post that I’m trying to contact you through however, I’m also not that computer savvy.
I would love to make this recipe minus the mct oil just can’t afford it. I’ve seen some say they substitute butter for the mct but, based on your recipe the bulk of the ingredients is the mct powder. You take that away and all your left with is 1/2 cup almond flour coco powder and the other small measure of ingredients how are they measuring this the half cup that Matt spoke of included the content of the mct powder I do have the beef tallow powder could that be a comprible substitute?
I hope that this message does reach you. Have a blessed day. Sincerely Nifa
Beef tallow powder could work instead of the mct oil powder to get the same consistency. I am not sure about how it would change the taste though.
8 scoops of the MCT Oil Powder, at over $1 per scoop, and the mix makes four mug cakes? Those are expensive mug cakes.
If we swap out the MCT powder for butter, how much butter would we use?
Also, just noticed the discount code. YAY for when I want to get some. I’m assuming, it won’t expire?
Oh great, now I’m going to get jacked up on MCTs right before bed! Haha great recipe guys keep them coming. Maybe more easy main dishes?
We are working on more main recipes lately!
Saw this today and immediately made it (had previously ordered Perfect Keto MCT powder but hadn’t even opened it yet). This is probably my favorite mug cake so far. It’s got great chocolate flavor and it’s not dry. I did add a smidge of vanilla extract, a few drops of stevia, and a teaspoon of butter after tasting the batter but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary.
Thanks for all the great keto recipes! Keto Connect is among my Top 3 favorite keto sites. ?
I want to try this recipe and substitute the MCT powder with butter like you did. But do you melt the butter or is it just softened?
Can you use something else besides mct powder to make this recipe at home, not to store.
You can use normal MCT oil, coconut oil or butter.
If I were substitute butter for the mct, how much do your recommend that I use? I haven’t used mct and recall Matt saying that if you’re new to MCT, to go easy since it may mess with your digestive system. Thanks for all of the great videos!
Each scoop of the powder is about 1/2 tbsp of butter. I would use 1 tbsp of butter per mug cake.
I want to try this however if you omit the mct powder that will decrease by 8 tbs so what should serving size be then? Also, will the net carbs remain the same with liquid mct oil?
Can you add xanthan to this?
You sure can!