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Coffee Mug Cake

My coffee mug cake makes the perfect single serving treat that takes less than a minute to make. It's fluffy, moist, and topped with an easy streusel. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 188kcal
Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup adjust to desired sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk * See notes

For the optional streusel topping

  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter can sub for any nut or seed butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or mug, combine the coconut flour, almond flour, and baking powder, and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk, and egg and whisk lightly. Add the mixture to the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
    cake batter in a mug.
  • Prepare the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour with the cinnamon and sugar and mix well. Add the almond butter and mix well until a thick, crumbly mixture is produced. Add a dash of milk if desired. Top the mug cake with it.
    coffee mug cake with streusel on top.
  • Microwave for one minute. If the mug cake is not fully set, microwave in 20-second increments until it is.
    baked mug cake.
  • Let the mug cake sit for a few seconds. If desired, drizzle with a glaze (2 teaspoons powdered sugar and a touch of milk).
    homemade glaze on mug cake.

Video

Notes

* Start with 2 tablespoons of milk then adjust accordingly. If the batter is too thick, add more.
Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a large ramekin and set aside. Follow directions as above and once ready, bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Variations
Mix-ins. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) or chocolate chips. 
Top it with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a more delicious treat!
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 9g