Description
Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this rich, flourless chocolate cake. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like almond flour and flaxseed, it offers a delicious low-carb solution for your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Foundation
- 3.5 Tablespoons 26g Blanched Almond Flour
- 1.5 Tablespoons 18g Erythritol or Monk Fruit/Erythritol blend
- 1 Tablespoon 5g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon 2.5g Ground Flaxseed
- 3/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder
Wet Components & Mix-Ins
- 1 Large Egg (beaten)
- 1 Tablespoon 15ml Avocado Oil (or light olive oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 Tablespoon 14g Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips (e.g., Lily’s)
Instructions
- In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, thoroughly whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and espresso powder until no lumps remain.
- Create a small well in the dry ingredients. Add the beaten egg, avocado oil, and almond extract.
- Stir with a fork until all ingredients are just moistened and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 70 seconds. The cake is done when it has risen and the center is firm to a light touch, but still moist. Allow to cool for one minute before enjoying.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (entire mug): Calories: 435 kcal | Total Fat: 37.9 g (Saturated Fat: 7.4 g) | Total Carbs: 15.1 g (Fiber: 8.0 g, Sugars: 1.6 g, Net Carbs: 7.1 g) | Protein: 14.1 g | Sodium: 500 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation. — Total Carbohydrates value excludes non-impact sugar alcohols.
Nutrition
- Calories: 435
