Description
A quick, moist, and delicious low-carb mug cake that tastes like a cinnamon roll. Made with almond flour and cream cheese, this keto-friendly dessert is ready in just three minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (25g) super-fine almond flour
- 1.5 oz (40g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (20g) granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil, 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Spray a 12-ounce ceramic mug with cooking spray or rub with butter.
- Crack the egg into the mug and add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract. Mash and mix vigorously with a fork or whisk until the cream cheese is completely smooth and no chunks remain.
- Add the almond flour, sweetener, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined; the batter will be thick.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Check the center; if it is still jiggly, microwave for an additional 15-20 seconds. Do not overcook.
- Let the mug cake sit for 2 minutes to cool and firm up before eating.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream, berries, or sugar-free chocolate chips.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Use super-fine almond flour, not almond meal, for a smooth texture. Do not overcook, as almond flour dries out quickly. Let the cake rest for 2 minutes to finish cooking and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 60-90 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: keto, low-carb, mug cake, cinnamon roll, cream cheese, almond flour, quick dessert, gluten-free, sugar-free