Description
A delicious and easy microwaveable keto strawberry mug cake that is bursting with strawberry flavor! Low carb and gluten free
Ingredients
For the cakes:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 Tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup pureed strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the Strawberry Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup organic heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons pureed strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar substitute
Instructions
To make the cakes:
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl for 15 seconds (or in a small saucepan on the stove).
- Add the rest of the cake ingredients and stir to combine.
- For cupcakes: Divide batter between 4 small silicone cups or paper baking cups.
- Microwave all four of them on a plate for 1 minute.
- Test with a toothpick, if still not done, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
- For mugs: Divide batter between two coffee mugs.
- Microwave for 90 seconds.
- Test for doneness, add a few seconds as necessary.
- Do not overcook!
- To bake in the oven: Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 18 – 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the Strawberry Cream:
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the strawberry puree and sweetener.
- Fold the strawberry mixture gently into the whipped cream.
- Spoon or pipe onto the cooled mug cakes.
Notes
Use organic heavy whipping cream when you can find it – it has no starches or thickeners added, and therefore less carbs.
Approximate nutrition information:
1 “naked” cupcake: 121 calories, 11g fat, 2g net carbs, 3g protein
1 “naked” mug cake: 242 calories, 22g fat, 4g net carbs, 6g protein
2 tablespoons strawberry cream: 61 calories, 6g fat, .25g net carbs, 0g protein
1 cupcake w/ cream: 182 calories, 17g fat, 2.25g net carbs, 3g protein
1 mug cake w/ cream: 303 calories, 28g fat, 4.25g net carbs, 6g protein
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minutes
- Category: keto desserts
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake + 2 T frosting
- Calories: 182
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 2g net
- Protein: 3g