Everyone gets those days where they are just craving something sweet. It happens to me all the time. But since I’ve found out about these insanely delicious and easy keto mug cake recipes, I’ve been able to keep my sweet tooth in check.
And with these mug cakes all being low carb and keto friendly, it means you won’t break your body’s state of ketosis.
Quick and easy keto mug cake recipes
If you’re on the keto or low carb diet and want something sweet, and you want it now, then a keto mug cake is your best bet.
Keto mug cakes are quick and easy to make. Most of the time, you just need to mix a few ingredients together, pop it in the microwave for a minute and you’re set. There’s no long process of first baking it and then waiting for it to cool. Your mug cake can be ready in minutes!
Below I’ve rounded up some of my favorite keto mug cake recipes. They’re all easy and quick to make, and they all taste amazing! Also, these keto mug cakes are quite filling, so I think it’s totally okay to have them for breakfast or lunch!
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1. Low Carb Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
I’m a chocolate person, so I guess it’s just normal for me to begin with a chocolate keto mug cake.
This yummy keto mug cake is also paleo friendly and requires only 6 ingredients. Best of all? It only takes 2 minutes to make!
Net carbs per serving: 4g
Recipe available at Wholesome Yum
2. Low Carb Lemon Mug Cake
This keto mug cake has a light, tender texture with a hint of lemon.
If you’re looking for a lighter kind of keto mug cake that isn’t too sweet, this is the recipe for you!
Net carbs per serving: 3g
Recipe available at Low Carb Maven
3. Blueberry Keto Mug Cake
This blueberry keto mug cake is perfect as either a snack or a sweet breakfast and almost taste like blueberry muffins.
They also pair well with some chocolate chips or nuts as toppings.
Net carbs per serving: 7g
Recipe available at Keto Connect
4. Low Carb Pumpkin Mug Cake
This pumpkin mug cake is very filling so you can definitely eat it for either breakfast or lunch (or even dinner if you want!).
It goes really well with some chocolate or whipped cream, and you can eat it hot or cold (if you can wait that long)!
Net carbs per serving: 5,08g
Recipe available at My PCOS Kitchen
5. Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake
This keto mug cake is so chocolaty and rich that you can almost call it a mug brownie.
What I love about this recipe is that it is made without eggs or oil and you can whip it up in less than a minute!
Net carbs per serving: 4.2g
Recipe available at Chocolate Covered Katie
6. Peanut Butter Mug Cake
If you like peanut butter, you’ll love this mug cake.
It’s made with peanut flour (not the same as raw ground peanuts) and only needs to cook in the microwave for 50 seconds.
And there’s alternative recipe for a chocolate peanut butter mug cake too!
Net carbs per serving: 2g
Recipe available at Sukrin USA
7. Red velvet mug cake
This recipe is actually for a red velvet couple’s mug cake, but you can adjust the ingredients to make a single serving.
Instead of using a mug for this cake, the author used a quiche ramekin, but you can of course still make yours in your favorite mug!
Net carbs per serving: 2g
Recipe available at Sugar-Free Mom
8. Keto Coffee Mug Cake
This one is for all the coffee lovers!
The recipe uses almond flour and instant coffee to create a moist coffee cake. Pair it with the vanilla frosting (included in the nutritional info) and you’ve got a hit!
Net carbs per serving: 3g
Recipe available at Headbanger’s Kitchen
9. Nutella Molten Lava Mug Cake
Who doesn’t love cake and Nutella?!
This gooey chocolatey piece of heaven only requires 7 ingredients and can be ready in minutes!
Net carbs per serving: 5.5g
Recipe available at Wholesome Yum
10. Keto Berry Mug Cake
Since it’s the berry season, I thought I’d also include this yummy mug cake made with mixed summer berries.
Paired with some cream and coconut milk, it’s the perfect breakfast mug cake!
Net carbs per serving: 4.5g
Recipe available at Keto Diet App
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