Recipe: Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Okay, so I know that microwaves may not be the best thing in the world. And I know that they may not be as bad as some say. So confusing! What isn't confusing is that we can make a few pretty yummy treats in the microwave in no time at all. Here is what Maren made for a Sunday treat:

Chocolate Cake in a Mug: Grain, Gluten, Dairy, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free

Crack 1 egg into a large mug and whisk well

Add:

1-1/2 T. ground flax meal

1-1/2 T. ground almond flour or meal

1 T. cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. baking powder

pinch salt

1 T. virgin coconut oil, melted

12 drops liquid stevia + 1/2 tsp. or so honey*

1/2 tsp. no sugar added vanilla extract

Stir vigorously.

Add a few bittersweet chocolate chips (obviously not sugar free) or cocao nibs (sugar free!), optional.**

Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until firm but not dry. Eat in the mug (be careful of a burnt tongue) or turn upside-down to plop out onto a plate. Be sure to leave tummy room. This cake is filling!

*Play around with one or both of these sweeteners to find what you like best.
**I'm dreaming of a variety of add-ins: cyan pepper, toasted chopped nuts, cinnamon, chopped fresh mint leaves, orange zest, toasted coconut... Tell me what combo you discover!