Easy-to-Make, Mini-Fudge Cake Recipe You Can Make in a Mug and is Impossible to Overeat

This article is shared with permission from our friends at paleohacks.com.

Sometimes you just want chocolate cake. Something sweet and irresistibly fudgy. But making a whole chocolate cake can be a lot of work. It often requires using several bowls, beating egg whites, and acquiring specialty ingredients. And as a result of all that laboring in the kitchen, you usually have a big mess to clean up.

That’s where this incredibly simple recipe comes in! Since it’s a single serving, this chocolate cake has built-in portion control. You just need a few minutes to put it together, and the recipe makes one perfectly-sized piece of chocolate cake.

This recipe is made with high-protein almond meal (or almond flour) instead of white flour. So it’s perfectly Paleo and grain-free. Almond flour has a much greater nutritional value than processed flour. Being made from almonds, this baking substitute offers you the following health benefits:

Excellent source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects against free radical damage and strengthens the immune system
Also a good source of B vitamins

Contains minerals calcium, phosphorous, potassium and zinc, all of which contribute to bone health
Almond flour also contains monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol and ultimately boost hearth health
The fiber content allows you to feel full, which in turn curbs appetite and prevents weight gain

One quarter-cup serving of almond flour contains 138 calories, 5 grams of protein and 11 grams of fat. Of the 11 grams of fat, 7 grams are heart healthy monounsaturated fats, and less than 1 gram is saturated fat. Almond flour is naturally cholesterol free. A quarter-cup serving contains 6 grams of carbohydrates and is a good source of fiber, with 3 grams per serving.

If you want to get fancy, add in some mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or a few raspberries. You could even substitute carob powder for the cocoa powder to make it a caffeine-free cake.

So the next time you’re craving something sweet, whip up this Paleo single-serving chocolate cake. And enjoy it as an afternoon snack or after-dinner treat.

This Single-Serving Chocolate Cake delivers fudgy satisfaction— with almost zero effort.

Super Fudgy Single Serving Chocolate Cake

Serves: 1

Prep time: 3 minutes

Cook time: 33 minutes

Ingredients:

3 T unsweetened almond milk
1 T almond butter
1 T maple syrup

2 T cocoa powder
3-4 T almond meal
¼ t baking soda

Dash of salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small ramekin or oven-safe mug, combine the almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup; mix well.

Add the cocoa powder, almond meal, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Let cool. (The cake has a dense, fudgy texture, so this helps it firm up just a bit).