Matcha Mug Cake (Paleo Gluten-Free) Nom Nom Paleo

Wish to whip up a single serving of selfmade gluten-free inexperienced tea flavored cake in simply minutes? This paleo matcha mug cake is a scrumptious emerald-hued sponge cake which you could bake in your microwave or toaster oven!

I really like that I can whisk collectively a couple of easy pantry components, pour the batter right into a espresso mug, and pop it within the microwave for lower than two minutes, and find yourself with a improbable bouncy inexperienced tea flavored sponge cake.

This matcha mug cake undoubtedly hits the spot once you want a fast deal with that’s not overly candy! In truth, these snack desserts are very paying homage to the paper-wrapped sponge desserts my mother used deliver dwelling from Chinese language bakeries after I was a child.

What’s the very best matcha for mug desserts?

I really like matcha—a finely milled Japanese inexperienced tea powder—and I really like to combine it up and drink it scorching or chilly, or make desserts with it. Nevertheless, there are many totally different manufacturers and grades of matcha available on the market and selecting the correct one is usually a daunting.

My favourite model is Breakaway Matcha (not a sponsor, however it can save you moola in your order with the code nomnompaleo) and I usually purchase the cold brew or culinary reserve to make mug desserts, cheesecake, pudding, or iced matcha lattes. Greater high quality matcha offers your drinks and desserts a vibrant inexperienced hue and fewer bitter notes!

No microwave?

No drawback! You may pour the batter into an oven-safe 6-ounce ramekin and bake it in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 18-20 minutes or a 325°F air fryer for 13-15 minutes. The tiny single serve cake is finished when a toothpick inserted within the center comes out clear. The ensuing cake is not going to rise as excessive because the microwave model and the feel might be extra dense and moist. Though it is going to take ten occasions as lengthy to complete cooking, the mug cake might be well worth the wait!

What different mug desserts flavors can you may make?

Not a matcha fan or don’t have any readily available? You may make a vanilla or chocolate mug cake by following step-by-step directions proven under, and utilizing the next components as an alternative:

For a vanilla mug cake:

• three tablespoons (21g) blanched almond flour
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted ghee
• 1½ tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 massive egg

For a chocolate mug cake:

• three tablespoons (21 g) blanched almond flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted ghee
• 1½ tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 massive egg

Are you able to make this nut-free?

Sure! You may substitute the almond flour with cassava flour in a 1:1 ratio and the desserts puff up equally within the microwave. Nevertheless, the crumb texture received’t be as tender with cassava flour and it may be a tad gritty. Nonetheless, the cassava flour model is pleasant if you happen to’re craving a nut-free paleo dessert pronto.

What about different ingredient substitutions?

As I discussed in Easy Cinnamon Rolls in a Muffin Pan recipe, baking is a science that requires exact measurements, so if I haven’t particularly talked about a possible substitution, it’s as a result of I don’t know if it is going to work.

For instance, I don’t know if this recipe will work if you happen to substitute the egg with applesauce or a flax egg or if you happen to select to make use of one other nut flour or sweetener. Should you make a substitution and discover success, please share your leads to the feedback so others can profit out of your data!

Time to make Paleo Matcha Mug Desserts!

Elements:

• three tablespoons (21 grams) blanched almond flour
• 1 teaspoon matcha
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1½ tablespoons maple syrup or 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or melted ghee
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 massive egg
• 1 tablespoon whipped coconut cream (elective)

Tools:

All of my really helpful kitchen instruments are listed here. For this recipe, I used these 6-ounce microwave-safe coffee mugs.

Technique:

In a measuring cup, add the almond flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt. Whisk till uniform.

Add the maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and egg and whisk the batter till clean.

Pour the batter right into a microwave-safe mug (6- to Eight-ounce dimension is perfect)…

…place the mug within the heart of your microwave (it is going to rise extra evenly in that spot), and prepare dinner on excessive energy for 1-2 minutes. (I’ve a 900 watt microwave and my mug desserts are carried out in 90 seconds. Modify the cooking time relying on the power of your microwave—lower the time when you’ve got the next wattage microwave and enhance it when you’ve got a much less highly effective microwave.)

The paleo matcha mug cake is completed cooking when it puffs up and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear.

Let the cake cool for a couple of minutes and prime with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Polish off your paleo matcha mug cake instantly!

On the lookout for extra recipe concepts? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll additionally discover unique recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

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