Keto Mug Cakes are the perfect low carb keto treats – in minutes! Kick dessert cravings to the curb with these fabulous mug cake recipes featuring peanut butter, chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon with cream cheese and almond flour!
When your body has an intense need for dessert – it doesn’t care to wait for an oven to pre-heat or 10 step recipe -no, what you need in this type of 911 dessert scenario is a few keto mug cake recipes. Or twenty-five.
Just the Facts, Ma’am: 25 keto mug cakes: chocolate, vanilla, fruity and fall flavors.
Time: about 1–5 minutes in the microwave.
Net carbs: most are under 5g per mug.
My top pick: the 4-Minute Microwave Mug Cake.
Tip: don’t overcook it. Stop when the top just sets.
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Why Mug Cakes Are A Thing
Besides being the perfect portion sized treats, keto mug cakes have a lot going for them. They’re quick-most keto mug cake recipes take minutes from start to finish. There’s a lot to be said about instant gratification especially when chocolate is involved.
Keto mug cakes are also easy and sized just right, so you don’t overindulge! Raise your hand if you’ve ever eaten the better half of a sheet cake fresh out of the oven.
Just me? Ok, I’m going to stop embarrassing myself soon. Maybe tomorrow when I stop procrastinating.
What You Need To Make Mug Cakes
If your kitchen cookware or your low carb pantry needs to be updated, here are a few things you may need to make these keto desserts. (But look, you don’t need fancy stuff to make this!)
- Ramekin Bowls – These 8 ounce bowls are fabulous for making mug cakes
- Glass Mugs – And these 12 ounce mugs will also work!
- Almond Flour – This is my favorite blanched almond flour for making mug cakes and more
- Coconut Flour – Anthony’s coconut flour is the go-to keto favorite
- Unsweetened Cacao Powder
- Powdered Erythritol – The low carb version of confectioner’s sugar
- Lilly’s Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – Lilly’s makes the best keto-friendly dark chocolate
More Must-Have Keto Dessert Recipes
If you like this keto mug cake recipes, then you need to check out these low carb dessert favorites!
Easy Keto Whipped Cream – A must-have 2-ingredient whipped topping for mug cakes, desserts and drinks.
Keto Ice Cream – 31 flavors of low carb ice cream recipes!
Keto Chocolate Dessert Recipes – 22+ of the best keto chocolate desserts!
Whether you’re looking for a quick keto dessert fix or a sweet low carb snack, these keto mug cake recipes will curb your cravings in minutes!
With a wide variety of flavors like chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, strawberry, cheesecake, blueberry, lemon, carrot, caramel, snickerdoodle, cinnamon, and pumpkin you’ll find a new favorite low carb dessert in this collection of easy mug cake recipes!
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4 Minute Microwave Mug Cake
A no-bake low carb chocolate lava cake that’s rich and decadent and requires no special ingredients and very little effort. Details here
Vanilla
This versatile vanilla keto mug cake recipe is ready in under 5 minutes with 4.6 net carbs per serving! Get the details on making cake in a mug here.
Blueberry
It only takes 5 minutes for this blueberry mug cake to come together using almond and coconut flour, baking powder, avocado oil, butter, egg, erythritol or stevia, and blueberries!
Pumpkin
My go-to fall breakfast! This high protein pumpkin mug cake packs 26g protein and just 4.9g net carbs, with no added sugar, and it’s ready in about 2 minutes. It tastes like pumpkin bread, so my teen eats it happily, and it keeps him full until lunch.
Chocolate Mug Cake
Hot Chocolate + Cake = AMAZING!!! I love this 1 Minute Mug Cake Recipe from Arman of The Big Man’s World! Grab the dairy free recipe here!
Sugar Free Lemon
Lemon cravings curbed with 4 net carbs via Sugar Free Londoner
S’Mores Mug Cake
If you love traditional S’mores then you’ll adore this keto version of the recipe you prep in the microwave with only 5 net grams of carbs! Get the details on Low Carb Inspirations
Reeses Mug Cake
This recipe takes a little bit longer than your typical mug cake, but perfection is worth waiting for – right? Check it out on Keto Connect
6-Ingredient Chocolate
Ok, now it’s only going to take 2 minutes from start to finish for this dessert to be ready so be warned. Your family will come find you & beg for more. Sharing is up to you. Get the full recipe on Wholesome Yum
Lava Cake
Does a warm, gooey, sweet, fluffy, molten cool lava cake with only 4 net grams of carbs speak to you? The cake has a fluffy, super moist texture (it’s flourless & gluten free) Get all of the details on Tastaholics
1 Minute Chocolate Brownie
This 1 Minute Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake bakes rises to perfection in your microwave in 1 minute. Enjoy as a snack or dessert! Get the full recipe on Low Carb Yum
Cookie
A homemade chocolate chip cookie in a mug with only 3 net grams of carbs! Get the full recipe on Tastaholics
Red Velvet
This 2 minute keto mug cake recipe is moist, and the cream cheese base frosting is what takes it up a notch. Get the full recipe on The Keto Diet Blog
Cheesecake
This keto mug cake is made in the mug and it cooks in the microwave. We’re talking ten minutes time from start to finish! Get the full recipe on Kirbie’s Cravings
Strawberry Mug Cake
Prepare these sweet strawberry low carb treats in the microwave or oven! Get the full recipe on I Breathe I’m Hungry
Lemon
Create a lemon cake in a mug in 4 minutes by combining egg, lemon juice, heavy cream, lemon liquid stevia, coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in the microwave! Get the full recipe & instructions on Sugar-Free Mom
Chocolate Chip
Fabulous 1-Minute mug cake with 4 net carbs via Chocolate Covered Katie
Blueberry Poppy Seed
Here’s a fabulous keto mug cake recipe that you can use as a breakfast recipe! It has a delicious texture due to the poppy seeds and it comes together fast for busy mornings! Get the recipe on Briana Thomas
Carrot Cake
No gluten, sugar, or grain in this single-serve keto mug cake recipe that tastes just like carrot cake! Get all the details on Sugar-Free Mom
Caramel Apple
The ultimate low carb dessert-from the microwave in a mug! Shredded apples, walnuts, and caramel combined with butter, Only 4 net carbs per mug! Get the full recipe & instructions on I Breathe I’m Hungry
Nutella
If you are into rich keto mug recipes then you’ll love this low carb treat from Martina! She’ll show you how to make a Nutella Mug Cake in 5 minutes with only 3.9 net grams of carbs! Get the full recipe on the Keto Diet App
Keto French Toast In A Mug
This Keto French Toast is a perfect example of why I love keto mug cake recipes. It’s simple, fast, and delicious. You’ll need an egg, unsalted butter, baking powder, almond flour, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, erythritol, and low carb maple syrup. When it’s all said & done you’ve got 3 net carbs per serving! Get the full recipe on Kirby Does Keto
Snickerdoodle
This delightful cinnamon dessert is ready in 5 minutes & is super easy to put together! When it’s all said and done you’ll have a delicious treat that comes in at under 5 net carbs per serving! Get the full recipe & instructions on All Day I Dream About Food
Cinnamon Roll
Light, fluffy, and moist on the inside this low carb cinnamon roll mug cake is loaded with healthy protein and fiber making it a perfect breakfast or snack! It’s also ready in under 1 minute! Get the full recipe on The Big Man’s World
Flourless Chocolate Chai
End your chocolate cravings in minutes with this grain-free, sugar-free recipe that’s every bit as decadent and rich as the classic molten style lava cakes you once knew! With two versions of the recipe (one for spongey, one for fudge) you cannot go wrong! Go visit Leanne at Healthful Pursuit to get the details!
Keto Mug Cake Recipes FAQ
Can I make a keto mug cake without a microwave?
Yes! Bake it in an oven-safe ramekin at 350°F for about 12–15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Why is my keto mug cake dry or rubbery?
It’s usually overcooked. Microwave in 30-second bursts and stop as soon as the top is set. Too much egg can also make it spongy.
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Not one-for-one. Coconut flour soaks up much more liquid, so use only about a quarter as much and add a little extra liquid.
Can I make keto mug cakes ahead?
They’re best fresh, but you can mix the dry ingredients in jars ahead of time. Just add the egg and butter when you’re ready. (That also makes a cute holiday gift!)
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