Chocolate Mug Cake (gluten-free, paleo

An easy, delicious and healthy chocolate mug cake that’s also gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo. I think it’s the best chocolate mug cake recipe out there. I remember scrolling through the TV a while back and seeing something on one of those daytime talk shows about “mug food.” Meaning, things you could microwave in a mug (ie – mug cakes, pizzas, etc). I may have chuckled out loud. And figured it was the latest novelty that’d be here today, gone tomorrow. But a funny thing happened the other day. I got a massive craving for chocolate cake. And while I actually contemplated baking an entire chocolate cake for a hot minute…my brain *thankfully* kiboshed that notion. Phew. Because you guys know that I have no will power, so an entire chocolate cake sitting on the counter staring at me all day was just the worst of bad ideas. Especially with Christmas indulgence happening next week. Sooo, I decided to investigate this whole easy chocolate mug cake phenomenon. I mean, could you really bake a chocolate cake in a mug? And have it turn out halfway decent? Hmm. I was doubtful, but up to the challenge. Thus began my adventure to make not only the best chocolate mug cake (obviously), but one that’s gluten-free and paleo-friendly. A healthy chocolate mug cake if you will. Are you ready to hear the end result? Not only did my mug cake turn out, but it’s damn good as well! Like a real deal chocolate cake. In a mug. Holy smokes! You guys have no idea how much the wheels in my brain are turning with new recipe ideas now. So let’s chat quickly why I’m loving this recipe. First, it’s perfectly portioned. Which means if it’s 9pm and you get a hardcore craving for chocolate cake (ahem), you can whip this thing up in less than two minutes to get an individual chocolate cake the size of a cupcake. Next, which I just mentioned above, is that it’s seriously done, cooked, baked in less than two minutes in the microwave. I actually debated calling this recipe a 2-minute chocolate mug cake, but since each person’s microwave wattage and power differs…I didn’t want to hang my hat on that two minute mark. For me, I’ve found my chocolate mug cake cooks best at one minute thirty seconds. But you’ll have to play around with yours a bit to find that perfect cook time. Lastly, this thing is healthy. Seriously. The ingredients are super simple and clean – almond flour, raw cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil and an egg. Yep, it has no milk, so it’s dairy-free. I did attempt it without the egg (switching the other ingredients around a bit) as I saw some reviewers say that the egg made it chewy, but those reviews were for mug cakes using wheat flour. And wheat flour (which contains gluten) already has binding and chewiness to it. Since we’re using almond flour, I’d say the egg is definitely needed. Here’s a few other chocolate mug cake tips: Don’t use a huge mug as it’ll dwarf the cake. Well, I guess it’s fine if you’re just cooking for yourself, but if you’re presenting these as dessert I’d stick to a smaller mug. I switched to smaller 9-oz coffee mugs (pictured), which were the perfect size. You can absolutely mix everything together in the mug you’re gonna use. But I find it’s easier to mix it in a measuring cup, then pour it into the mug. If you’re watching the mug cake cook in the microwave, you’ll see it shoot straight up like a cylinder (or soufflé) as it cooks. Don’t be alarmed. As it cools, it just collapses right back down again. These cakes will be HOT when you take them out of the microwave. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before digging in. Play around with the cook time that works best for your microwave – which could range from 45 seconds to 2 minutes. Less time and they’ll be more moist and brownie-like. I debated turning this chocolate mug cake recipe into a video for my YouTube channel, but they’re so incredibly fast and easy it probably would’ve been the shortest video ever. Once you make this recipe, I think you’ll understand. Anyway, feel free to get creative with add-ins, like a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips, a sprinkle of cinnamon or some grated orange (yum). You can also dust the top with organic powdered sugar and fresh berries. I’m all about the fruit flair on top. Enjoy! Chocolate Mug Cake (gluten-free, paleo)   Print Cook time 2 mins Total time 2 mins   An easy, delicious and healthy chocolate mug cake thats also gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo. I think its the best chocolate mug cake recipe out there. Author: Lisa Bryan - Downshiftology.com Serves: 1 mug cake INGREDIENTS 1 egg 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup almond flour 2 tbsp raw cacao powder INSTRUCTIONS Whisk all of the wet ingredients together in a measuring cup. Add the almond flour and raw cacao powder and stir until you have a batter. Pour the batter into your mug and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through. 3.5.3226 Other recipes you might like: Mini Skillet Brownies with Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (gluten-free, paleo) Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Hazelnuts and Sea Salt (dairy-free, paleo)  Molten Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream (gluten-free, paleo)    ENJOY THIS ARTICLE? SHARE IT!FacebookTwitterPinterestYummlyGoogle+Stumble

An easy, delicious and healthy chocolate mug cake thats also gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo. I think its the best chocolate mug cake recipe out there.