Chocolate Mug Cake
This chocolate mug cake is your secret weapon when a sweet craving hits and there's no time for proper baking. Thanks to the microwave, it's ready in just two minutes and lands straight on the table in its mug. Ground almonds and protein powder mean it's naturally gluten-free and lower in carbs. It tastes best warm, for example as a quick after-dinner dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp ground almonds
- 3 tbsp protein powder, chocolate flavour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened baking cocoa
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp oil, neutral, e.g. sunflower oil
- 1 egg
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- sweetener, e.g. stevia or your favourite sweetener, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 560 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 14 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 44 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 2 g | 4 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Add the ground almonds, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and sweetener to taste into a large mug and mix everything together well.
- Stir in the milk, oil and egg until you have a smooth, even batter.
- Place the mug in the microwave without any extra fat and cook at 800-1000 watts for about 2 minutes.
- Alternatively, bake the mug cake in the oven at 200C (fan 180C) until cooked through.
- Enjoy the mug cake warm, for example as a quick dessert.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 280 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 2 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I bake the mug cake in the oven?
Yes, you can bake it instead at 200C (fan 180C) until it's cooked through.
Is the chocolate mug cake really gluten-free?
Yes, the recipe uses no flour and relies on ground almonds and protein powder. Just make sure all the products you use are certified gluten-free.
Which sweetener works best?
You can use whatever you like, such as stevia. The amount is entirely down to your personal taste.
Do I need to grease the mug before baking?
No, this recipe doesn't need any extra fat in the mug.
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