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Raspberry Mug Cake (Gluten-Free + Paleo)

Feb 9, 2021 · 2 Comments

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This quick and easy raspberry mug cake is the ultimate single serve dessert ready in 3 minutes! Made with coconut flour and loaded with raspberries, it’s an almost instant gluten-free, grain-free and no added sugar treat!

Mug cake with yoghurt and melted raspberries on top. Gold spoon inserted for decoration.

Um helllllllo to the most heavenly raspberry mug cake recipe ever.

I flipping love making mug cakes. For starters, they are absolutely delicious and so easy to make. You just mix everything together in a mug/ ramekin, pop it into the microwave and you have yourself a fluffy cake in less then 5 minutes. I also love that they are filling and nutritious, so it is a great breakfast idea too.

It was inspired by my oh so popular Healthy Pumpkin Mug Cake except I made a few tweaks and additions to this new one and I am obsessed.

The recipe itself is gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free and is only sweetened with applesauce and raspberries. No other sugar except for a few drops of liquid stevia which is totally optional!

I hope you guys love this recipe as much as I do. I cannot wait to hear what you think!

Some of the mug cake scooped out with spoon.

Ingredients you’ll need

In this recipe, a few simple ingredients mixed with juicy raspberries for the easiest gluten-free, nut-free + paleo mug cake!

  • Eggs
  • Coconut flour
  • Unsweetened applesauce 
  • Raspberries – fresh or frozen but not thawed
  • Vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Stevia – or any sweetener of choice
  • Baking powder

How to make the absolute best raspberry mug cake

This super easy and delicious healthy raspberry mug cake only requires a handful of ingredients and a microwave safe mug! Here is a quick look at the steps with photos. (Note, the full printable recipe is at the bottom of the post)

  • Prepare mug: start by lightly greasing a microwave safe mug, ramekin, or small bowl with a little coconut oil.
  • Mix ingredients: Add the egg, applesauce, coconut flour, stevia, vanilla, baking powder and half of the raspberries in a microwave safe mug or mini dish and stir together. Make sure to leave some raspberries for the top!
  • Raspberries: use your fingers to press the remaining raspberries on top. 
  • Mixing mug cake ingredients together.
  • Raspberries pushed in on top before microwaved.
  • Cook: Put the mug in the microwave and cook for 2 ½  minutes, or until the cake is cooked through.
  • Enjoy! Remove from microwave and enjoy with yoghurt and melted warm raspberries. 
Mug cake with yoghurt and melted raspberries on top.

Topping Ideas

There are SO many different ways you can enjoy this raspberry mug cake!

I’ve topped this one with greek yoghurt and warm defrosted raspberries but feel free to switch up the toppings depending on how you are eating it.

Below are some ideas:

  • a dollop of greek/ coconut yoghurt with a sprinkle of chopped nuts, seeds for cocoa nibs
  • a drizzle of peanut or almond butter
  • a dollop of of greek/ coconut yoghurt with extra warm berries
  • extra berries or banana slices

These toppings help to add an extra source of healthy fat and protein to this recipe, making it a more filling and satisfying breakfast or snack ????. There are no added sugars in the cake part from the optional few drops of liquid stevia. However you can add a drizzle of pure maple syrup or honey for a little extra sweetness.

Raspberry Nutriton Facts:

  • Dietary fibre, which helps with satiety, blood sugar balance, lowering cholesterol, and regulating your digestion
    • 1 cup of raspberries provide 8 grams of fibre 32% of your daily needs!
  • Vitamin C, which plays a key role in keeping our skin healthy and preventing cell damage (it’s an antioxidant).
    • 1 cup raspberries provide 53% of your daily vitamin C needs!
  • Essential micronutrients, like
    • Vitamin K
    • Manganese
    • folate
Spoon scooping out some of the muffin.

Storing and Freezing Tips

  • To store: If you’d like to enjoy the mug cake at a later time, let it cool completely before covering and refrigerating it for up to 3 days. 
  • To freeze: Freeze the mug cake by placing it in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. 

A few of my other favorite dessert recipes to make:

Lamington Bliss Balls

Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donut Holes

Chocolate Beetroot Muffins (Grain Free + Paleo)

Healthy Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Bread

If you try this healthy raspberry mug cake recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.

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Mug cake with yoghurt and melted raspberries on top. Gold spoon inserted for decoration.

Raspberry Mug Cake

  • Author: Caitlin Rule
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This quick and easy raspberry mug cake is the ultimate single serve dessert ready in 3 minutes! Made with coconut flour and loaded with raspberries, it’s an almost instant gluten-free, grain-free and no added sugar treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons/ 15g coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons/ 40g unsweetened apple sauce 
  • ¼ cup/ 40g raspberries (fresh or frozen but not thawed)
  • ‘1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3–4 drops liquid vanilla stevia (optional*)

    Instructions

    1. Lightly grease a microwave safe mug, ramekin, or small bowl with a little coconut oil.
    2. Mix together the egg, applesauce, coconut flour, stevia, vanilla, baking powder and half of the raspberries in a microwave safe mug or mini dish.
    3. Use your fingers to press the remaining raspberries on top.
    4. Add to microwave and cook for 2 ½  minutes, or until the cake is cooked through.
    5. Remove from microwave and enjoy with yoghurt and melted warm raspberries. 

    Notes

    * Stevia is optional for extra sweetness. Can omit or sub with 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup or granulated sugar. 


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serve
    • Calories: 189
    • Sugar: 3.2g
    • Fat: 7.6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Carbohydrates: 18.5g
    • Fiber: 8.3g
    • Protein: 9.3g

    Keywords: Raspberry mug cake, paleo raspberry mug cake, healthy raspberry mug cake

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