This single serving, fluffy coconut mug cake cooks in the microwave in less than two minutes. The cake is also wheat flour free, paleo, and gluten free.
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I’m so happy to hear that many of you are enjoying my paleo mug cakes. So far I’ve shared a paleo blueberry almond mug cake and a paleo chocolate mug cake. Today I’m sharing a paleo coconut mug cake.
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Many paleo recipes use coconut flour as a substitute for wheat flour, so creating a coconut mug cake just made a lot of sense to me. While I’m usually trying to hide the coconut taste from using coconut flour, this recipe embraces the coconut flavor.

I love all things coconut, so this was a lot of fun to recipe test. I also like that coconut has a natural sweetness, so you can reduce the amount of sugar you add to the mug cake.
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COOKING TIPS

  • You need to make this cake in an oversized mug (16 oz – 20 oz). The cake rises quite high during cooking before sinking back down. If you attempt to use a smaller mug, the batter will spill out during cooking. It will also collapse unevenly when finished. Using a larger mug will give it ample room to expand and the structure to hold its shape when it condenses back down.
  • Almond flour is not a substitute for coconut flour in this recipe. It isn’t just about flavor. Coconut flour absorbs liquids in a way that almond flour doesn’t. I use this brand* of coconut flour.
  • When the cake is finished cooking, it will have pulled away from the sides of the mug. You can then use a very large spoon to scoop the cake out in one piece and plate it into a smaller (8 oz) mug.

*Some of the product links contained in this post are affiliate links. Much like referral codes, this means I earn a small commission if you purchase a product I referred (at no extra charge to you).

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Paleo Coconut Mug Cake

A fluffy coconut mug cake that cooks in the microwave in less than 2 minutes.
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut flour, (see note)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted (see note)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder, commercial baking powder is not paleo so you may need to make your own homemade paleo baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut + additional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large oversized microwave-safe mug (16 oz – 20 oz), add all ingredients except shredded coconut. Mix with a small whisk until batter is smooth and egg has been completely beaten in.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp of shredded coconut.
  • Cook cake in microwave at full power for about 1 minute 30 seconds. Cake will initially rise very high before sinking back down when it stops cooking. Allow cake to cool a few minutes before eating. If you want a nicer presentation, you can remove the cake from the large mug and place it into a smaller (around 8 oz) mug. Garnish with more shredded coconut if desired. I topped mine with a mix of unsweetened toasted shredded coconut and coconut flakes.

Notes

  • I use this brand* for my coconut flour.
  • To keep this recipe paleo you need to use coconut oil. If you are using solid coconut oil, measure out 1 tbsp and then melt in the microwave until liquid.
  • Please review detailed recipe tips right above the recipe box.
  • *Some of the product links contained in this post are affiliate links. Much like referral codes, this means I earn a small commission if you purchase a product I referred (at no extra charge to you).
 
Serving: 1mug cake, Calories: 390kcal, Carbohydrates: 25.2g, Protein: 10.1g, Fat: 28.6g, Saturated Fat: 21.7g, Sodium: 89.7mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 15.5g, NET CARBS: 20
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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Coconut Mug Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free)