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Fudgy, Gooey Cake For One

Mug cakes are a lavish yet casual treat - so decadent, yet easy to throw together and cozy to eat. Having cake out of a mug, and eating it with a spoon, is just so inviting and exciting!
This healthy recipe is the ‘ultimate’ brownie when it comes to cakes in mugs. It’s fluffy, moist - a nutrient-rich delight with hidden healthy ingredients, takes just a minute to whip up and makes a good for you snack or dessert (or dare I say it, breakfast!)
It tastes like a gooey brownie and will be your new guilt-free sweet tooth fix! Its hands down the easiest and fastest way to make dessert for one or two, and you won’t believe how delicious it is!
 
 
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour (or almond or oat)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (or butter)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Microwave version:
    Grease a small cereal bowl or deep mug and set aside.
    In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking powder and cocoa powder and mix well.
    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk, coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
    Scoop into your bowl or mug and top with chocolate chips if desired.
    Microwave for 60 seconds. Remove from microwave and enjoy immediately.
    Oven version:
    Pour batter in an oven safe ramekin dish and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F .
    Top with whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) or your favorite ice cream.
    Note: For a more moist and fudgy cake, remove from microwave/oven earlier. For a muffin like cake, cook slightly longer.

Notes

For fabulous whipped coconut cream go here for the recipe:  Coconut Cream
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