Description
A quick and delicious Black Sesame Mug Cake that is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free. This single-serve cake is made with almond or cassava flour and Japanese black sesame paste, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. Perfect for a nutritious and easy dessert or snack ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons finely ground almond flour or cassava flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Japanese black sesame paste
- 1½ tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon candy eyeballs (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup, add the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until uniformly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the black sesame paste, maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Whisk the batter until it is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Prepare Mug: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug sized between 6 to 8 ounces for best results. Alternatively, you can microwave the batter directly in the measuring cup to save on dishes.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the center of your microwave to ensure even rising. Cook on high power for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. For a 900 watt microwave, 90 seconds is ideal. Adjust timing based on your microwave wattage.
- Check Doneness: The mug cake is done when it puffs up and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don’t worry if it appears uneven or collapses after cooking; the flavor will still be delicious.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the cake cool for a few minutes before topping with candy eyeballs if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer to use an oven or air fryer, pour the batter into a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin.
- Bake in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 18-20 minutes, or air fry at 325°F for 13-15 minutes.
- The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Use avocado or melted coconut oil as a healthy fat alternative in the recipe.
- Adjust the sweetener amount for less or more sweetness according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, try substituting the egg with a flax egg, though texture might vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
