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mug cake no flour

Mug Cake for One Without Flour

A rich, fudgy, single-serve chocolate mug cake no flour made with only three ingredients — cocoa powder, maple syrup, and egg. Gluten-free, flourless, and ready in just 2 minutes in the microwave.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Scale

1 egg

15 grams (2 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder

20 grams (2 tbsp) maple syrup

Optional Topping:

1 tsp cocoa powder

12 tsp milk of choice

Sweetener of choice

Instructions

1. Lightly grease a small microwave-safe mug with oil or butter.

2. Add egg, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to the mug. Mix well with a fork until smooth and lump-free.

3. Microwave on high for 30–60 seconds, depending on microwave strength. The cake should look set but still soft in the center.

4. Let your mug cake no flour rest for 5 minutes to set.

5. Mix cocoa powder, milk, and sweetener in a small bowl to form a glaze and pour over the cake before serving.

Notes

• Avoid overcooking your mug cake no flour or it will dry out. Start with 30 seconds and check.

• You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for variation.

• For a keto version, replace syrup with a sugar-free sweetener and add 1 tbsp almond milk.

• Best served warm within 10 minutes of cooking.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Chocolate Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American