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Round amber Honey Almond Butter Cake on a gray marble counter with citrus fruit spread.

Honey Almond Butter Mug Cake

Jani H. Leuschel
Quick, easy muffin-like cake that's takes less than a minute in the microwave. Enjoy it as a healthy dessert, snack, or breakfast topped with berries and yogurt.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine ------
Servings 2
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 8-ounce ramekins, or one large 12-ounce ramekin
  • 1 Whisk or use a fork
  • 1 Quarter teaspoon

Ingredients
  

  • Cooking spray, coconut or canola
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Toppings

  • vanilla ice cream
  • vanilla frozen yogurt
  • whipped topping

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands thoroughly before starting, lathering with soap and rinsing with running water.
  • Spray a one-cup measure with coconut or canola oil non-stick spray. Spoon almond butter into the measuring cup.
  • Top the almond butter with egg and honey, and sprinkle the baking powder over the top. Whisk until the batter is uniform in texture and sticky.
    Divide in half and pour it into ramekins.
  • Microwave the cakes for a minute and let stand briefly to finish cooking.

Mug or Large Ramekin Method

  • Combine all ingredients in a large mug or ramekin that will hold 12 to 14 ounces.
  • Use a whisk, spoon, or fork and beat until all ingredients are completely uniform and the texture of the batter is sticky and gluey.
  • Place in the microwave and cook for a minute. Let stand a minute before serving.

Serving and topping

  • Serve the large or small cakes with your favorite toppings like ice cream, frozen yogurt, chocolate chips, whipped topping, fruit compote, berries—your imagination is the limit!

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Notes

If you're making this for breakfast, cut the amount of honey in half. You can always drizzle more honey over the top if you'd like it to be sweeter! 🐝

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Honey Almond Butter Mug Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
92
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
279
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
135
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
153
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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