Our Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake is oil-free, paleo compliant, and a perfect way to enjoy a warm breakfast or satisfy your sweet tooth without regrets. With the optional icing, it’s as decadent as a cinnamon roll without all the extra fat and sugar. Try our other deliciously simple mug cake recipes (chocolate, blueberry lemon, and cranberry orange).
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Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake
Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 tbsp egg whites
- 2 tbsp plain, unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp Anthony’s Coconut Flour
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp Anthony’s Blanched Almond Flour
- 2 tsp to 1 tbsp Lakanto Golden Sweetener (sweeten to preference)
- 2 tsp Anthony’s Arrowroot Flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
For the Icing
- 1 tbsp Swerve Powdered Sweetener
- 3/4 tsp unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
Instructions
- Add the dry ingredients to a large microwave-safe mug and stir to combine completely.
- In a separate mug or bowl, add the egg whites, applesauce and vanilla and beat together thoroughly.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until smooth, scraping the bottom and sides of the mug frequently. Once completely mixed, let sit for one minute.
- While the batter is resting, combine a tablespoon of powdered Swerve and 3/4 teaspoon of almond milk in a mug and stir immediately to combine and work out any lumps. Set aside.
- Microwave the batter, uncovered for 1 minute and 45 seconds. Once cooked, run a knife around the edge of the cake, carefully flip to release the cake and place on a plate, right side up. Let sit one minute, then drizzle with the Swerve icing and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Estimate Per Serving (1 MUG CAKE) – Calories: 166, Fat: 7.3g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: .9g, Monounsaturated Fat: .9g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 84.6g, Potassium: 259.2mg, Carbohydrates: 12.3g total/10.4g net, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 4.6g, Protein: 9.2g, Vitamin A: .2%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 6.8%, Iron: 4.3% (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 2
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Diet: Gluten Free
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