Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake

I have been trying to eat more low carb things recently in an effort to be kinder to my liver. No sugar, very little salt, lower carbs (which turn to sugar). Its not easy when you are a bit of a carboholic!
Potatoes and pasta have always been my favorite thing, and don't get me started on bread. I am quite surprised and amazed at the options that are available out there now for people who are trying to cut back on these things.
Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake

Just a few years ago, when I was diagnosed as a type 2 Diabetic this was a lot more difficult! There was not much available that was keto friendly, low carb, or sugar free. I am happy to say that is not the case anymore.
I have been able to find quite a few products in the local grocery stores and online that are very diabetic and keto friendly. I am not sure I could ever embrace totally Keto.
I have been conditioned to watch the fats my whole life, thinking they were super bad for you. And while they aren't that good for you . . . sugar is the real enemy.
Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake

I have found a bread that is very low carb friendly and that actually tastes good! Carbonaut. Their bread is quite nice actually. And they also have hot dog buns, burger buns, etc.
It is a bit pricey, but you can keep them frozen and use only what you need at any given time. Save the regular stuff for the family!
I have been using Swerve sweetener in most of my baked goods. It measures one for one like sugar and is made from totally natural ingredients, produced from natural sources that exist in nature.

You can even get sugar free, keto friendly chocolate chips. Sweetened with Stevia, which is a natural plant ingredient. They come in dark, semi sweet, and milk chocolates as well as white chocolate and butterscotch. Who knew!!!
I am enjoying discovering these new things and testing them out in recipes such as this low carb double chocolate mug cake recipe which I am sharing with you today!

I adapted the recipe from one I found in a magazine called Keto Made Easy by the people at Delish. It looked really good and I happened to have everything in my cupboard to make it.
Low carb, keto friendly, fudgy and loaded with chocolate. What more could you want for a bit of an indulgence. The recipe makes enough for one deliciously decadent mug cake!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
They are not ordinary ingredients that most people have in their kitchen, but I dare say if you are following a low carb or keto diet you will have them. And if you are trying to watch your carbs, you should have them!
This is a delicious way to have a bit of an indulgent treat without going overboard!
Low Carb Double Chocolate Mug Cake

For one mug cake you will need a microwave safe mug and the following:

2 TBS (29g) butter
1/4 cup (24g) almond flour
2 TBS (13g) cocoa powder, sifted
1 large free range egg, beaten
2 TBS (23g) sugar free keto friendly chocolate chips (Lily's or Krisda)
1 tsp Swerve granular sweetener
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (optional)
whipped cream to serve

I found all of these ingredients at my local superstore. (Loblaws) You can also find them in Sobey's and purchase the online from Amazon and other online retailers that cater to the low carb market.
I took great care to measure everything out in grams to that my UK family and friends could also enjoy this fabulous mug cake!

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
These microwave mug cakes are some of the easiest cakes to make. You simply stir everything together in a microwave safe mug and bake in the microwave for almost instant satisfaction.
If it takes five minutes total (measuring, mixing, cooking) I would be surprised!
I did measure everything into a bowl and mixed it up separately and then put it into the mug to cook, but that is only because I wanted my mug to look neat and not messy. Normally you would mix it all together right in the mug.

Place the butter into a microwave safe mug. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder, almond flour, swerve, baking powder, salt and beaten egg to combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips.Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top. (optional)Cook on high in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until cake is set but still fudgy in the middle. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

This was very satisfying. In fact I could not finish the whole thing. One good thing about natural sweeteners is that they don't leave you craving more sweet things.
This was not overly sweet, decadent, fudgy and filled with lovely chocolate flavors. I think when I make it again I am going to add a touch of vanilla extract, but that is only because I enjoy the flavor of vanilla in my chocolate bakes and makes
All in all I give it two thumbs up!