All you need is a microwave, a mug and 4 minutes to make this delicious cake. The cake is made with coconut and almond flour, and zesty lemon! This Paleo Lemon Mug Cake Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Diary Free, and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal.
This Lemon Mug Cake could not get any easier to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a mug, stir until well mixed and then microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes and voila, you have a moist cake in a mug.
There is lots of zesty lemon flavour that keeps this dessert light and refreshing. I love eating it on its own, but if you want a bit more decadence then top each cake with a spoonful of coconut cream and drizzle of honey.
This is a quick and delicious Paleo Lemon Mug Cake to enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea, or a light treat to enjoy for dessert after a heavy meal. It’s so easy and so good!
Here are a few other dessert recipes that you might enjoy!
- Lemon Layered Cake with Strawberry Filling and Ombre Icing
- Pumpkin Mug Cake
- Carrot Cake Mug Cake
- Upside Down Banana Bread in a Skillet
- Lemon & Mixed Berry Cupcakes
If you make this recipe let me know in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram, I love seeing your photos!
4 Minute Lemon Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Topping
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
- In a medium sized mug add all of the ingredients in the order listed and then stir until well combined
- Microwave for approximately 90 seconds to 2 minutes until the top of the cake is firm to the touch.
- Top the mug cake with a spoonful of coconut cream and drizzle with honey before serving
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is delicious!
So happy you liked it! I have a Banana Bread Mug Cake that you might enjoy as well.
This is one of the best mug cakes I’ve tried so far, but for me they all have too much of an egg taste so next time I’m going to try to substitue sugar free applesauce, I’ll let you know how it turns out
That’s so nice to hear, thank you! You could always increase the amount of lemon in this recipe to overpower the egg taste. I also have a banana bread mug cake that I think you might enjoy with a similar texture. Looking forward to hearing how it turns out with apple sauce!
I’m new to SCD and this really lifted my spirits! I made a second one right away, and put it in the refrigerator to take with me the next day for my lunch. It was so decadent! Thank you!
Mug cakes are almost too easy to make, they become hard to resist! ???? Did it last ok in the fridge for a day?
This was so yummy! I had tried mug cakes before being on SCD that always seemed to fall short and be rather soggy. Not only was this amazing, but also grain free! And the coconut cream and honey was a perfect touch. Such a great, quick treat!
Yea!! I love receiving comments like this! As a fellow SCDer I can completely sympathize with how disappointing baking can often be so I am so happy you enjoyed this. I also have a recipe for a Banana Bread Mug Cake if you ever want to try a different flavour. 🙂
Pretty good. I’m new to the grain-free game, so I’m still getting used to the taste and texture of items made with almond flour.
It definitely takes some getting used to, especially if you are expecting things to taste like all purpose flour based products. One of my favourite things about baking with almond flour is how incredibly moist everything turns out, so good!
Followed the directions exactly, and it exploded in my microwave. Now I just have a mess 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear it exploded! Cleaning up explosions in the microwave is the worst! Next time I would recommend microwaving for 30 seconds at a time and checking before continuing. Hopefully that will prevent it from happening again.
This is so very good. Sometimes I toss in a few blueberries.
What a great idea to add in blueberries!
this feels like a naughty treat – but really no guilt needed. and so easy to make, great recipe
Hi there, I do not use microwaves. Can this be done in an oven? Thanks.
Yes of course, just make sure that the mug is oven safe. I would follow a similar baking time and temperature to a cupcake recipe.
Just made these awesome