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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes » Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake

    Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake

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    Published: Jun 10, 2020 by Taryn

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    In the mood for something amazing? Try out this low carb Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake recipe. It can be made in just a couple of minutes, and it’s perfect for curing that sweet tooth. Soft, delicious cake with an incredible texture and peanut butter flavor is just moments away! You don’t have to worry about it because it’s also gluten-free, grain-free, and low carb too. 

    a spoon with a bite of keto peanut butter mug cake with whipped cream and chocolate chips

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    We all have our weaknesses when it comes to dessert, and while I have a few, mug cakes are quickly becoming a major one. The flavors are so scrumptious, and there are so many varieties you can make. Not to mention the fact that you never have to even heat up the kitchen by running the oven. Plus, there are hardly any dishes to clean up, and you can be nibbling on it in no time. 

    There are days when I feel like I could eat a full-size cake all by myself! So, if I make this satisfying keto peanut butter mug cake, I can enjoy a treat without over-indulging. Eating the entire cake isn’t as big of a deal when it’s a single serving low carb microwave dessert recipe! 

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    How To Make a Keto Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug

    Just like most mug cakes, you are simply going to combine some ingredients, warm it up, and dig in! It’s truly as easy as you can get, but the result is heavenly. Make a mug cake peanut butter and delicious today!

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    First Step: Using a large mug, combine the butter, sweetener, peanut flour, coconut flour, egg yolk, sour cream, baking powder, vanilla, and a tiny pinch of salt. Once it’s mixed well, put it in the microwave for 1 minute. 

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    That’s it, and now you have a perfect single-serving dessert to enjoy. 

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    Variations And Ideas

    Many evenings you will find me happily munching on this low carb peanut butter mug cake recipe without a care in the world. I typically make it how I have written it in the recipe, but sometimes I get a craving to add in something a bit extra. Try out some of these ideas to see what you like best:

    • Peanut Butter - After your cake has cooked in the microwave, drizzle a little bit of sugar-free natural peanut butter on top. It adds to the already amazing peanut butter flavor and looks lovely too. 
    • Chocolate Chips - Love the peanut butter chocolate combo? Adding some sugar-free chocolate makes everything a little better right? Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of sugar free chocolate chips before cooking the keto peanut butter mug cake or set a few on top after. Either way, some warm chocolate chips are divine. 
    • Melted Chocolate - Just like adding chocolate chips, I will sometimes drizzle some melted sugar-free chocolate on top. It’s lovely when you do the chocolate and peanut butter. You don’t need a lot, but it sure tastes great and makes them look even prettier. 
    • Sugar-Free Whipped Cream - The coolness of the whipped cream, paired with the warm mug cake is out of this world! You have to try it to understand how incredible it is. 
    • Ice Cream - Cake and ice cream are a perfect match, so it makes sense to have a little bit with your warm, melty mug cake. Yum!

    a bite of keto peanut butter mug cake on a spoon resting on the edge of a mug

    Can I add frosting?

    Of course! This has a mild peanut butter flavor on its own so to really kick that up a notch try some Peanut Butter Frosting. Other great choices are Keto Cream Cheese Frosting, Buttercream Icing, or Keto Chocolate Frosting.

    Can I Save Leftovers?

    Yes, if you only craved a taste and didn’t need the entire keto peanut butter mug cake, you can save it for later. Wrap it up, so it’s airtight and place the mug cake in the refrigerator. Then when you are ready to eat it, you can either warm it up or enjoy it cold. I think it tastes best cold or just warmed, so I just put it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. It heats up fast, so don’t let it warm up for too long. 

    For an amazing chocolate peanut butter treat try my Keto Peanut Butter Cheesecake! 

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    a bite of keto peanut butter mug cake on a spoon resting on the edge of a mug

    Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake

    This easy mug cake can be made in just a couple of minutes. Delicious cake with an incredible texture and peanut butter flavor is moments away!
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 429.3
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 2 tablespoon peanut flour
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • tiny pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Stir together all the ingredients in a large microwave safe mug.
    • Microwave for 1 minute.

    Notes

    Nutrition: the nutrition facts are for 1 whole mug cake. There are 4.3 NET carbs per serving.
    Tips: this has a mild peanut butter flavor. To make it more peanut buttery add a small spoonful of straight peanut butter to the center (don't mix it in) before microwaving!
    To Reheat: you can reheat the leftover mug cake in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Don’t heat it up too long, or it will become dry and hard. 
    To Freeze: you can make up the peanut butter mug cakes in advance and put them in an airtight container and freeze. They will last 2 months in the freezer. 
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 429.3 | Carbohydrates: 8.7g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 40.8g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 261.7mg | Sodium: 238.3mg | Potassium: 294.5mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 107.8mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Mug cakes are the perfect size when you are in the mood for a sweet treat. If you enjoy this easy keto cake in a mug, take a look at these mug cake recipes too!

    • Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
    • Keto Black Bottom Mug Cake
    • Chocolate Pecan Mason Jar Cake
    • Keto Mug Brownie
    • Cannoli Mug Cake

     

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    Comments

    1. Nicky says

      January 20, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      So yummy!! I love the texture of this peanut butter mug cake!! Thank you for all the great recipes!5 stars

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    2. Angie says

      September 24, 2021 at 10:57 am

      Question your recipes that use coconut flour and almond flour …can I just use THM baking blend?

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      • Taryn says

        September 24, 2021 at 8:28 pm

        Yes, in most recipes you can sub in baking blend. I recommend using a bit less. If I call for 1 cup total of the other flours I'd sub in 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon of baking blend.

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    3. Kristi says

      June 17, 2020 at 10:36 am

      I can't wait to try this! Since I like a lot of peanut butter flavor, I'm thinking of using the THM Peanut Butter Natural Burst to add to the flavor without adding more fat.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        That's a great idea! I need to try that one.

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      June 12, 2020 at 9:07 am

      My daughter and I have been on a major peanut butter kick lately and this sweet treat is perfect for when we want dessert without all the fuss! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    5. wilhelmina says

      June 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      I loved the flavor and texture of little mug cake! A great way to beat a sudden sweet tooth!5 stars

      Reply

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