Keto Lemon Mug Cake
Servings: 1
Calories: 320
A quick and easy lemon cake for one that whips up in a mug or ramekin. It's a low-carb treat with just 4 grams of net carbs.
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Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted and melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
For the icing:
- 1 tablespoon Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
- ½ tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a microwaveable cup or ramekin that can hold at least 10 ounces. Whisk to combine until smooth.
- Microwave for 90 seconds, and let rest for a few minutes after.
- Mix together the ingredients for the icing, and spread it onto the cake before serving.
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Notes
Carbs don't change much whether the cake is plain or topped with icing.
Powdered sweetener is recommended, but a concentrated liquid or powder extract should be fine to use as well. If you only have a granulated sweetener, use a small blender or food processor to grind it into a fine powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cake | Calories: 320 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
4
g
|
% Carbs:
5
%
|
% Protein:
13.7
%
|
% Fat:
81.3
%
|
SmartPoints:
12