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Spiced Cardamom-Cinnamon Mug Cake

A quick, fiber-boosted, single-serving spiced cake microwaved in minutes and finished with a rich cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert, Mug Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 454
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spiced Cake Batter
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp 15ml avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3.5 tbsp 25g almond flour, finely ground
  • 1.5 tbsp 18g granulated zero-glycemic sweetener (e.g., Allulose or Erythritol/Monk Fruit blend)
  • 1 tsp ground flaxseed
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
Cream Cheese Topping
  • 1 tbsp 0.5 oz cream cheese, very soft
  • 1 tsp softened butter
  • 1.5 tsp or to taste powdered zero-glycemic sweetener

Method
 

  1. Select a 10–12 oz microwave-safe mug. Add the wet batter ingredients: crack in the egg, add the avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly with a fork directly in the mug until uniform.
  2. Add all the Spiced Cake Batter dry ingredients (almond flour, sweetener, flaxseed, cinnamon, cardamom, and baking powder) to the mug. Stir vigorously until the batter is smooth and no dry pockets remain. Scrape down the sides.
  3. Microwave on high for 70–90 seconds. The cake should rise and be firm to the touch (a toothpick inserted should come out clean). While the cake cools slightly, combine the very soft cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sweetener in a small ramekin. Whisk until smooth, then spread or drizzle over the warm mug cake.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving - Entire Mug)

Calories: 454 kcal Total Fat: 41.4 g Saturated Fat: 10.3 g Sodium: 265 mg Total Carbohydrates: 32.9 g Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g Total Sugars: 1.4 g Protein: 12.9 g Net Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
Disclaimer: Values are estimates based on standard USDA data. Net Carbohydrates = Total Carbs - Fiber - Sugar Alcohols/Allulose.