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Keto Molten Lava Mug Cake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    2 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    1 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    3 min

Keto Molten Lava Mug Cake

102 ratings

If you like the chocolate mug cake from this site, you will love the molten lava cake! This cake is decadent and rich in chocolate. The gooey center will having you swooning until the next time.

  • Net Carbs

    5.2 g

  • Fiber

    7.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    49.2 g

  • Protein

    13.7 g

  • Fats

    38.2 g

433 cals

Keto Molten Lava Mug Cake

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

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Ingredients

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  • Butter

    Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Bar by Baker's

    Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Bar by Baker's

    1 ounce

  • The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    4 tablespoon

  • Baking Powder

    Baking Powder

    ½ teaspoon

  • Almond Flour

    Almond Flour

    2 tablespoon

  • 100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    1 teaspoon

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    1 large

  • Vanilla Extract

    Vanilla Extract

    ¼ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 3

3 min

  • Step 1

    In a tall microwave safe mug, melt the butter and chocolate together until melted microwaving for 30 seconds or until completely melted. Stirring after each heating.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Add sweetener, baking powder, almond flour, a pinch of salt and cocoa powder. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix with a spoon until completely combined.
    Step 2

  • Step 3

    Microwave for 45-50 seconds making sure not to overcook and the cake is still slightly uncooked so the center and top is still slightly “molten”.
    Step 3

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Comments 27

  • OutstandingMacadamia246441

    OutstandingMacadamia246441 a month ago

    Used sugar free chocolate chips so I reduced the sugar to 1 tbsp. Delicious!

    • ToughCookieWon’tCrumble

      ToughCookieWon’tCrumble 2 months ago

      Oh, my, chocolaty heaven! Yes, she’s a rich one. I used Lakanto monk fruit/erythritol sweetener vice Swerve, and MAN! Slap yo MOMMA good!

      • DeliveranceRichards

        DeliveranceRichards a year ago

        Used half the sugar

        • GryphonGlobe

          GryphonGlobe a year ago

          A bit.too sweet. Next time I would cut back on the sugar

          • Imzp

            Imzp 3 years ago

            This is my sweet tooth go-to recipe. I only use 1T Lakanto Monk fruit for sweetener. When done, i divide the mug cake in 1/2 and save the other 1/2 for next day. I then warm up 2T of frozen mixed berries or raspberries for 1min in micro to a coulis consistency and top it on the cake serving I just portioned. Sweet, simple and guilt free pleasure.

            • Stephanie

              Stephanie 3 years ago

              OMG! This is too good! Easy and fast to make. I will be eating this often enough!

              • Nathalie077900

                Nathalie077900 3 years ago

                Was pleasantly surprised by this. Unbelievably tasty 🤤

                • IncredibleMacadamia610053

                  IncredibleMacadamia610053 4 years ago

                  Can this be baked? We don't have a microwave and don't want one. Thanks!

                  • GorgeousAvocado2000

                    GorgeousAvocado2000 4 years ago

                    So good, I used monk fruit sugar replacement as that is what I had on hand. Definitely worth it and a yummy treat :)

                    • CopaDeVino

                      CopaDeVino 4 years ago

                      Whoa. Wow! Absolutely not what I expected and I loved it needed to get some more calories in today and thought. Keto Cake! I will make sure I reserve some calories each week for this tasty recipe. I also based on reviews below only used a vit less than 2 tbsp of sugar alternative. It was plenty sweet enough. The texture is like a inside out Moulton cake. Fantastic!

                      • CyndiDean

                        CyndiDean 4 years ago

                        Delicious! Easy & Rich, will slit it with my husband next time.

                        • TATide

                          TATide 4 years ago

                          Very rich but great!

                          • PropitiousMacadamia796764

                            PropitiousMacadamia796764 4 years ago

                            This is so good it's insane!! I only used 3tbsp of swerve and next time I'll do only 2. I also didn't have the baker's chocolate and used dark chocolate lilly chips and it still worked great

                            • 00SuzyQ

                              00SuzyQ 4 years ago

                              QQ: Help~How to sub powdered chocolate for the Bakers unsweetened bar? Too thick. Add more butter? (I have a big Costco bag of cacao powder.)

                              • Keri

                                Keri 4 years ago

                                So yummy!! I don’t normally eat many sweets but this is amazing!!

                                • Carmella

                                  Carmella 4 years ago

                                  My husband and kids said it was pretty much to die for. I think that sums it up nicely.

                                  • LAURACC87

                                    LAURACC87 4 years ago

                                    This is so yummy. Very rich and filling, next time i might try making with half the ingredients and cooking for half the time, definitely one of my favourites. I also used 2 tablespoons of xylitol instead of swerve and used standard dark no added sugar chocolate and 100% cocoa powder instead of the Hersheys one.

                                    • Anonymous

                                      Anonymous 4 years ago

                                      This was absolutely AMAZING!

                                      • Lorie

                                        Lorie 4 years ago

                                        Delicious! Great if you need a chocolate fix. I put 1/8 tsp cayenne to enhance the flavour. Second time i made it I cut back on chocolate by 1/2. Was still chocolatey, but less bitter

                                        • Fergilicious

                                          Fergilicious 4 years ago

                                          This is so good. I have tried other mug cake recipes and this one is at the top of my list! I did not have the icing sugar replacement. Used 1 T of splenda

                                          • Karl

                                            Karl 4 years ago

                                            I made it, I ate it, I loved it. Net carbs of 5 , not bad at all. 23.2 net carbs for a diabetic. 😢 I seen it to late. I can’t believe I ate the whole thing. Lesson learned.😂 I have now checked my 1&2 hour post prandial glucose and they were 83 and 77 respectively. Been on this diet about 3 weeks now to lower my post meal blood sugars. It’s working better than I expected. I will definitely come off my metformin after my next Dr visit. My pre and post meal 7 day average glucose reading is down to 89.🎉🎉🎉🎉That is all.

                                            • Cathyellie

                                              Cathyellie 3 years ago

                                              Congratulations! Are you still eating Keto? How are your blood sugars now? It’s a great feat getting off your Metformin👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

                                          • Keto Mama

                                            Keto Mama 4 years ago

                                            Whoa whoa whoa, This hit the Spot. The best try it.

                                            • sgamble47d1af

                                              sgamble47d1af 4 years ago

                                              Yes, this cake is amazing! Thank God I can have sweet now.

                                              • donburde

                                                donburde 4 years ago

                                                Pretty darn good. I liked it cooked a bit more, 1:15 on 1100w microwave. Let it cool for a few so it actually turns into cake, not hot mousse, add a shot of heavy whipping cream. Boom!

                                                • mlj

                                                  mlj 4 years ago

                                                  Way to heavy on chocolate and Swerve leaves a funny after taste in your mouth for awhile. Be sure to split 1 serving between 2 people. Very rich.

                                                  • V777C

                                                    V777C 4 years ago

                                                    That was so rich and reminded me of decadent chocolate. Perfect for when you’re craving chocolate and incredibly filling.