Keto Chocolate Mug Cake is a gluten free microwave dessert recipe for two! This chocolate mayonnaise cake version is made in the microwave and is great served with whipped cream or this keto Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe. It is a delicious quick and easy keto dessert recipe for any night of the week.
I find this Chocolate Mug Cake to be the perfect birthday cake solution for those following a low carb or keto diet. It is easy, made in minutes, and absolutely delicious!
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🎂Dessert for Two
My goal when going Keto was to take some of my much-loved family recipes and make them keto-friendly so I could continue to enjoy them. Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake was always my request for my birthday so this recipe was my first to convert.
Because I am interested in making small batch desserts, a keto chocolate mug cake was my first choice for conversion. This dessert for two is a perfect ending for dessert on those days when you want something sweet but don't want to make a full on cake.
Converting Low Carb Recipes
I made this recipe several times last year in an attempt to find a way to bake it in the oven as a mini cake. Failure was frustrating me so I gave up for a few months. Then, the last time I made it, I had extra batter so I put it in the microwave.
The texture was perfect and it had great chocolate flavor! Hence, this Microwave Keto Mayonnaise Cake was born! This keto mug cake is perfect to serve your loved one as a romantic ending to your Valentine meal or any special occasion.
🥘 Ingredients
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Almond Flour: super fine almond flour is best.
Coconut Flour: I use this brand.
Mayonnaise, I always use full fat mayonnaise.
Powdered Sweetener: Since I first made this recipe, I have changed the sweetener I used. This brand is my favorite brand and the only one I use now.
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Microwaveable Mug: The mug I used in the photos here is one that came in a gift pack. I also have these large soup mugs that I have used to make microwave cakes in.
🍽 Equipment
Microwave Cake Mugs, the mug should be at least a 16 ounce capacity. These mugs work perfectly.
This finger spatula works perfectly for mixing the mug cake ingredients together. It mixes and can scrape down the sides of the mug as well.
🔪 Instructions
- Place the sweetener, almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a 4-cup glass mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the mayonnaise, egg, water, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter between two 4 ounce ramekins or 1 extra large microwave mug cake cup.
- Place the cake batter in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 minutes. If cake is still wet on top, microwave in 10 second intervals until no longer wet.
💭 Top Tips
- If you don't have powdered sweetener, blend erythritol in a blender until it is a powder consistency.
- To prevent overcooking, start at the shortest microwave time (2 min). Microwave in 5 second intervals if the cake is still wet on top until it is no longer wet.
- Allow the cake to cool at least 5 minutes before removing from the mug and cool completely before adding the topping.
- Slice the cake in half and add filling between the layers. This adds flavor, fat, and moisture!
📖 Variations
There are so many delicious ways to doctor up this Keto Mayonnaise Cake. Below are a few of my favorite ways!
- Substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract
- Serve the mug cake warm with your favorite keto ice cream.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
- Frost with a sugar-free Peanut Butter Frosting, Chocolate Buttercream, or Cream Cheese Frosting. (instructions for keto in each recipe)
- Sprinkle with these keto sprinkles!
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The warm chocolate lava that oozes from this Chocolate Pudding Cake is so delicious. You won't miss the sugar-filled version!
I made this recipe because my son is a Creme Brulee and a blueberry fan (just like his momma!). This Keto Blueberry Creme Brulee is rich, creamy, and oh so delicious. It makes a great holiday occasion recipe or just because!
Keto Canolli Cake is a recipe I created due to my son's love of Canolli! I love making my kids happy and being able to eat dessert with them is so satisfying.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is Keto ice cream cake heaven. This is Grumpy's favorite cake of all. He is a huge ice cream fan and he would have eaten the whole thing if I didn't make him share.
Next to this Keto Mayonnaise Cake, this Keto Tiramisu is one of my favorites. I love Tiramisu and now that I have this keto version, I am a happy camper.
Check out this round-up of Keto Valentine Recipes for more keto dessert ideas!
If you made this Keto Chocolate Mug Cake recipe, please give it a star rating.
📖 Recipe
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons powdered sweetener
- 4 tablespoons super fine almond flour
- 1½ tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the sweetener, almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a 4-cup glass mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the mayonnaise, egg, water, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between two 4 ounce ramekins or 1-16 ounce microwave mug cake cup.
- Place the cake batter in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 minutes. If cake is still wet on top, microwave in 10 second intervals until no longer wet.
Kim Hallock
This mug cake was delicious!!!! Yummy!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!!!!!! Will definitely make this again!!!!!!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Kim, Thank you for coming back to let me know and for leaving a review! Shelby
Carmella Goodman
My family and I have enjoyed a wonderful chocolate mayonnaise cake family recipe 6 times a year every year for 18 years. In this past year I have been informed that I am gluten intolerant. I finally figured out the relationship between excruciating joint pain and gluten. So thank you for giving me such a delightful cake that I can eat while the rest of my family enjoys the family tradition. It’s wonderful and it’s 2 servings and they are just for me. 😊
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Carmella, I'm so happy that this works for you and you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you, Shelby
Melody
This recipe looks really good bu if a person is on the keto diet to lose weight, the recommended carb intake per day is approximately 20 grams. So the 10 grams of carbs from this recipe is half a day’s worth of carbs.
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Melody, this recipe is only 6 net carbs per serving and that is half of the cake (this makes 2 regular sized mug cakes or 1 large). The sugar alcohols and fiber are not counted as carbs. I hope you will try the recipe and come back and re-rate the recipe. Thank you! Shelby
Mandy
I would love to make this as a cake to serve my family for my dad's birthday this weekend! Do you have an adaptable version for either a 8x8 or 9x11 cake? Thanks 🙂
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Mandy, I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner! I do not have a larger version cake but will definitely be working on one! Thank you! Shelby
Vanessa
Can I just use all almond flour? Will I need to tweak any measurements in that case?
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Vanessa, the coconut flour does thicken it some. You could try it though. I can't guarantee how it would turn out. Next time I make it however, I will test it to see.
Dave R
I was looking for a microwavable cake that my wife could make for a Tupperware Party. I saw this and thought, "Chocolate Mayonaise Cake?!?! WTH??" ... but I LOVE trying new foods, and things that sound like an oddity (like chocolate covered bacon).
I made this mug version to test out and OH MY FREAKIN' GOSH IS THIS DELICIOUS!!
Thank you for this amazing recipe that I will make again I'm sure.
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Dave, thank you SO MUCH for leaving your comment to let me know how the recipe turned out for you. I am so happy you loved the recipe!
Calandra Arrington
I have been living the keto lifestyle for 4 months and having been craving cake. I also wanted wantedto find a low carb recipe to make my bunny cake this Easter. I stumbled across this recipe and so glad I did. The cake was so moist and tasty. Cannot tell that it's low carb at all. I used cream cheese frosting as oppose to whipped cream (personal preference is all). Now I have to figure out how to make a much larger cake in the oven. I will be making this again!!!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Calandra, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for stopping by to share!
Renee
do you think I could sub confectioners sugar for the sugar substitute? I know it won't be keto, but I don't use sugar substitute.
Shelby
Hi Renee, if you don't eat keto, and want to use confectioners sugar, I believe it will turn out just fine. You could probably use granulated sugar also. You would use the same amount of regular sugar as the substitute.
Jenn
Have you tried without using a microwave? We don’t use one? If so, what area the conversions.
Shelby
Hi Jenn, Yes, I have made this without the microwave. Just bake it at 350. Check after 10 minutes, if still wet on top, bake another 5 minutes. The top should look dry and a toothpick inserted should come out clean. Thanks for stopping by!
Joanie
I absolutely love this recipe! The cake is so moist and delicious - best of all, it's keto!!!
Shelby
Thanks Joanie!
Marsha Maxwell
Thanks for this recipe! My husband is on a low carb/keto diet, and this recipe is perfect!
Shelby
Hi Marsha, your welcome and I hope your husband enjoys it!
Chrys
I’m blown away with how easy and how insanely yummy this is! First, I chose to use one large ramekin. While waiting for it to cool, I whipped up some sugar free vanilla pudding with heavy cream to sandwich between the layers with a sprinkle of lankanto powdered monk fruit on top - a fabulous version of a whoopee pie. The next experiment was to simply make it and eat it warm. It reminded me of a chocolate lava cake without the lava, lol. There is really so much you can do with this recipe. How brilliant you are! Thanks for sharing this!
Shelby
Hi Chrys! I'm so happy you stopped by and left a comment! So glad it turned out for you!!
Cassidy @ Cassidys Craveable Creations
This cake looks so easy and delicious!!! I can't wait to try it!!
Shelby
Thanks Cassidy, it is so fun too 🙂
Courtney O'Dell
I cant believe how moist and perfect this cake is - such a great find!
Shelby
Thanks Courtney!
Billy
Wow does this cake looks super moist, I bet it's absolutely delicious!
Shelby
Thanks Billy! It was so good, I may make it again this weekend and curl up with some of this cake, a fuzzy blanket, and a book! 🙂
Steph
This looks heavenly. Can't wait to make it!
Shelby
Thanks Steph, I hope you enjoy it!
Stef
I have friends on the Keto diet and I never know what to make them for dessert. Bookmarking this for the next time they come over. It's perfect!!
Shelby
It's great to make for just those "few" who may be around for dessert without having too much left over. I think it's great you think of your Keto friends! 🙂
Alli
Loooooove this cake!! So easy and I can’t believe that the mayo makes it so good.
Shelby
Thanks Alli! I love this cake and it is great I can now enjoy it in smaller portion size and not feel guilty! 🙂
Janice
It was very good. But it overflowed, I guess I do not have a proper mug.
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Janice, I use a large mug that was made for microwave cakes. I will update my post to indicate it should be divided between two mugs if you don't have a large one. I am sorry that happened to you. I'm glad you still enjoyed it!