Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake
• Storage Instructions
• Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
• More Mug Cake Recipes
• Recommended Tools
• Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

If you like chocolate mug cake but are looking for a vanilla version, you’ll love this keto vanilla mug cake . It has all the rich flavors of my sugar-free vanilla pudding , but in cake form. It’s sweet and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and burst of vanilla flavor — perfect for any occasion. Whenever you have a craving for a quick, sweet low carb snack , it takes just minutes to prepare a vanilla cake in a mug!

Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

• Sweet vanilla taste
• Rich and moist cake texture
• Ready in 5 minutes (no oven needed, but there’s an oven option!)
• Sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and keto, with dairy-free and paleo options
• Just 5g net carbs per serving
• The perfect single-serving treat

Ingredients make the difference between moist and delicate mug cakes and dry, rubbery ones. I use Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour because they both have a super fine consistency, and together create a better texture than one of them alone.

I use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to sweeten, because it naturally creates super moist cakes. Besti also works the same way in larger baked recipes (like a full-size keto cake ) and other keto desserts !

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for this vanilla cake in a mug recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Coconut Oil – Be sure to measure the oil solid and then melt it. You can also use unsalted butter or ghee.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – To keep this recipe dairy free, I use homemade almond milk , but you can use store-bought or any other keto milk you prefer.
• Vanilla Bean – I highly recommend using fresh vanilla — I use it sometimes in my almond flour pancakes and it takes the flavor over the top! Vanilla bean paste will also work, but make sure there is no added sugar. If you don’t have either of these, you can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead. This will be less vanilla flavor than using the bean directly, but adding any more extract would result in an aftertaste from the alcohol in the extract.
• Wholesome Yum Flours – You will need both Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour for this recipe. The blend of these flours together improves the texture. If you’re allergic to one of these, you can just use 6 tablespoons almond flour total or just use 2 tablespoons coconut flour total, but the texture is much better using the combination.
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Makes the cake soft and moist, while tasting just like sugar. If you need a different sugar substitute , use my comprehensive sweetener conversion chart to use the right amounts, but keep in mind that most other options would turn out more dry. Coconut sugar is fine to substitute if you want a paleo mug cake.
• Baking Powder – Make sure it’s fresh so that your cake rises well, and if it’s important to you, double check that it’s gluten-free.
• Sea Salt
• Egg – Use a room temperature egg for the best results. I haven’t tried using an egg substitute , but it would probably work.

How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake

This section shows how to make vanilla cake in a mug, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Melt the coconut oil. Heat the coconut oil in a microwave-safe mug , small bowl, or ramekin in the microwave.
2. Add wet ingredients. Stir in almond milk and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
3. Add dry ingredients and egg. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, Besti, baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir batter until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

1. Microwave. Heat in microwave until firm. Serve vanilla microwave cake in a mug with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting (see ideas below).

VARIATION: Bake in the oven instead.

Make sure to use an oven-safe ramekin or mug, and simply bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Vanilla keto mug cake can store uncovered at room temperature for one day, or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Eat cold or at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave and spread a thin layer of butter on top to prevent drying out.
• Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer. Let it thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave until just warm.

Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

This cake in a mug is scrumptious all on its own, but for a truly decadent dessert, top it off with the ultimate sugar-free toppings:

• Whipped cream – To keep this keto friendly, use sugar-free keto whipped cream rather than regular whipped cream.
• Frosting – Try keto cream cheese frosting , classic sugar-free buttercream frosting , or even keto chocolate frosting .
• Sweet Sauces – Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup , creamy sugar-free Nutella , runny peanut butter, or gooey sugar-free caramel syrup over the top.
• Ice Cream – Top this vanilla cake in a mug with your favorite keto ice cream . Try chocolate or strawberry , or for dairy-free options, coconut milk ice cream or almond milk ice cream .
• Fresh Berries – Sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries are all keto friendly.
• Sprinkles – For a colorful finish, top with keto chocolate chips or sugar-free sprinkles !

More Mug Cake Recipes

If you liked this recipe for vanilla cake in a mug, you’ll want to try some of my other mug cake recipes:

Protein Mug Cake

Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

Low Carb Mug Muffin

Keto Mug Brownie

Recommended Tools

• Mug – As the name suggests, all you need is a mug. Alternatively, you could use a ramekin .
• Measuring Spoons – These are my absolute favorite measuring spoons. They nest together for storage and fit inside spice jars.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted) ▢
• 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) ▢
• 1 medium Vanilla bean (seeds scraped; or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract) ▢
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any sweetener of choice) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 1 pinch Sea salt ▢
• 1 large Egg ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Melt the coconut oil in a mug or ramekin in the microwave (about 30-45 seconds). Stir in the almond milk, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, gluten-free baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
3. Microwave for about 90-120 seconds, until firm. Serve with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting.

Did You Like It?

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Vanilla Mug Cake

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake

This keto vanilla mug cake recipe takes just 5 minutes, with healthy, simple ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and vanilla.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/vanilla-mug-cake-paleo-low-carb-gluten-free/

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted)
• 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 1 medium Vanilla bean (seeds scraped; or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
• 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
• 1 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any sweetener of choice)
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 1 large Egg

Instructions

1. Melt the coconut oil in a mug or ramekin in the microwave (about 30-45 seconds). Stir in the almond milk, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, gluten-free baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
3. Microwave for about 90-120 seconds, until firm. Serve with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake
• Storage Instructions
• Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
• More Mug Cake Recipes
• Recommended Tools
• Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

If you like chocolate mug cake but are looking for a vanilla version, you’ll love this keto vanilla mug cake . It has all the rich flavors of my sugar-free vanilla pudding , but in cake form. It’s sweet and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and burst of vanilla flavor — perfect for any occasion. Whenever you have a craving for a quick, sweet low carb snack , it takes just minutes to prepare a vanilla cake in a mug!

Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

• Sweet vanilla taste
• Rich and moist cake texture
• Ready in 5 minutes (no oven needed, but there’s an oven option!)
• Sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and keto, with dairy-free and paleo options
• Just 5g net carbs per serving
• The perfect single-serving treat

Ingredients make the difference between moist and delicate mug cakes and dry, rubbery ones. I use Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour because they both have a super fine consistency, and together create a better texture than one of them alone.

I use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to sweeten, because it naturally creates super moist cakes. Besti also works the same way in larger baked recipes (like a full-size keto cake ) and other keto desserts !

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for this vanilla cake in a mug recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Coconut Oil – Be sure to measure the oil solid and then melt it. You can also use unsalted butter or ghee.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – To keep this recipe dairy free, I use homemade almond milk , but you can use store-bought or any other keto milk you prefer.
• Vanilla Bean – I highly recommend using fresh vanilla — I use it sometimes in my almond flour pancakes and it takes the flavor over the top! Vanilla bean paste will also work, but make sure there is no added sugar. If you don’t have either of these, you can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead. This will be less vanilla flavor than using the bean directly, but adding any more extract would result in an aftertaste from the alcohol in the extract.
• Wholesome Yum Flours – You will need both Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour for this recipe. The blend of these flours together improves the texture. If you’re allergic to one of these, you can just use 6 tablespoons almond flour total or just use 2 tablespoons coconut flour total, but the texture is much better using the combination.
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Makes the cake soft and moist, while tasting just like sugar. If you need a different sugar substitute , use my comprehensive sweetener conversion chart to use the right amounts, but keep in mind that most other options would turn out more dry. Coconut sugar is fine to substitute if you want a paleo mug cake.
• Baking Powder – Make sure it’s fresh so that your cake rises well, and if it’s important to you, double check that it’s gluten-free.
• Sea Salt
• Egg – Use a room temperature egg for the best results. I haven’t tried using an egg substitute , but it would probably work.

How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake

This section shows how to make vanilla cake in a mug, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Melt the coconut oil. Heat the coconut oil in a microwave-safe mug , small bowl, or ramekin in the microwave.
2. Add wet ingredients. Stir in almond milk and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
3. Add dry ingredients and egg. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, Besti, baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir batter until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

1. Microwave. Heat in microwave until firm. Serve vanilla microwave cake in a mug with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting (see ideas below).

VARIATION: Bake in the oven instead.

Make sure to use an oven-safe ramekin or mug, and simply bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Vanilla keto mug cake can store uncovered at room temperature for one day, or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Eat cold or at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave and spread a thin layer of butter on top to prevent drying out.
• Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer. Let it thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave until just warm.

Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

This cake in a mug is scrumptious all on its own, but for a truly decadent dessert, top it off with the ultimate sugar-free toppings:

• Whipped cream – To keep this keto friendly, use sugar-free keto whipped cream rather than regular whipped cream.
• Frosting – Try keto cream cheese frosting , classic sugar-free buttercream frosting , or even keto chocolate frosting .
• Sweet Sauces – Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup , creamy sugar-free Nutella , runny peanut butter, or gooey sugar-free caramel syrup over the top.
• Ice Cream – Top this vanilla cake in a mug with your favorite keto ice cream . Try chocolate or strawberry , or for dairy-free options, coconut milk ice cream or almond milk ice cream .
• Fresh Berries – Sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries are all keto friendly.
• Sprinkles – For a colorful finish, top with keto chocolate chips or sugar-free sprinkles !

More Mug Cake Recipes

If you liked this recipe for vanilla cake in a mug, you’ll want to try some of my other mug cake recipes:

Protein Mug Cake

Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

Low Carb Mug Muffin

Keto Mug Brownie

Recommended Tools

• Mug – As the name suggests, all you need is a mug. Alternatively, you could use a ramekin .
• Measuring Spoons – These are my absolute favorite measuring spoons. They nest together for storage and fit inside spice jars.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted) ▢
• 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) ▢
• 1 medium Vanilla bean (seeds scraped; or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract) ▢
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any sweetener of choice) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 1 pinch Sea salt ▢
• 1 large Egg ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Melt the coconut oil in a mug or ramekin in the microwave (about 30-45 seconds). Stir in the almond milk, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, gluten-free baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
3. Microwave for about 90-120 seconds, until firm. Serve with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Vanilla Mug Cake

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake
• Storage Instructions
• Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
• More Mug Cake Recipes
• Recommended Tools
• Almond Flour Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

If you like chocolate mug cake but are looking for a vanilla version, you’ll love this keto vanilla mug cake . It has all the rich flavors of my sugar-free vanilla pudding , but in cake form. It’s sweet and fluffy, with a delicate crumb and burst of vanilla flavor — perfect for any occasion. Whenever you have a craving for a quick, sweet low carb snack , it takes just minutes to prepare a vanilla cake in a mug!

Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

• Sweet vanilla taste
• Rich and moist cake texture
• Ready in 5 minutes (no oven needed, but there’s an oven option!)
• Sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and keto, with dairy-free and paleo options
• Just 5g net carbs per serving
• The perfect single-serving treat

Ingredients make the difference between moist and delicate mug cakes and dry, rubbery ones. I use Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour because they both have a super fine consistency, and together create a better texture than one of them alone.

I use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to sweeten, because it naturally creates super moist cakes. Besti also works the same way in larger baked recipes (like a full-size keto cake ) and other keto desserts !

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for this vanilla cake in a mug recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Coconut Oil – Be sure to measure the oil solid and then melt it. You can also use unsalted butter or ghee.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – To keep this recipe dairy free, I use homemade almond milk , but you can use store-bought or any other keto milk you prefer.
• Vanilla Bean – I highly recommend using fresh vanilla — I use it sometimes in my almond flour pancakes and it takes the flavor over the top! Vanilla bean paste will also work, but make sure there is no added sugar. If you don’t have either of these, you can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead. This will be less vanilla flavor than using the bean directly, but adding any more extract would result in an aftertaste from the alcohol in the extract.
• Wholesome Yum Flours – You will need both Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour for this recipe. The blend of these flours together improves the texture. If you’re allergic to one of these, you can just use 6 tablespoons almond flour total or just use 2 tablespoons coconut flour total, but the texture is much better using the combination.
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Makes the cake soft and moist, while tasting just like sugar. If you need a different sugar substitute , use my comprehensive sweetener conversion chart to use the right amounts, but keep in mind that most other options would turn out more dry. Coconut sugar is fine to substitute if you want a paleo mug cake.
• Baking Powder – Make sure it’s fresh so that your cake rises well, and if it’s important to you, double check that it’s gluten-free.
• Sea Salt
• Egg – Use a room temperature egg for the best results. I haven’t tried using an egg substitute , but it would probably work.

How To Make Vanilla Mug Cake

This section shows how to make vanilla cake in a mug, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Melt the coconut oil. Heat the coconut oil in a microwave-safe mug , small bowl, or ramekin in the microwave.
2. Add wet ingredients. Stir in almond milk and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
3. Add dry ingredients and egg. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, Besti, baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir batter until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

1. Microwave. Heat in microwave until firm. Serve vanilla microwave cake in a mug with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting (see ideas below).

VARIATION: Bake in the oven instead.

Make sure to use an oven-safe ramekin or mug, and simply bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Vanilla keto mug cake can store uncovered at room temperature for one day, or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Eat cold or at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave and spread a thin layer of butter on top to prevent drying out.
• Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer. Let it thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave until just warm.

Toppings For Keto Vanilla Mug Cake

This cake in a mug is scrumptious all on its own, but for a truly decadent dessert, top it off with the ultimate sugar-free toppings:

• Whipped cream – To keep this keto friendly, use sugar-free keto whipped cream rather than regular whipped cream.
• Frosting – Try keto cream cheese frosting , classic sugar-free buttercream frosting , or even keto chocolate frosting .
• Sweet Sauces – Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup , creamy sugar-free Nutella , runny peanut butter, or gooey sugar-free caramel syrup over the top.
• Ice Cream – Top this vanilla cake in a mug with your favorite keto ice cream . Try chocolate or strawberry , or for dairy-free options, coconut milk ice cream or almond milk ice cream .
• Fresh Berries – Sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries are all keto friendly.
• Sprinkles – For a colorful finish, top with keto chocolate chips or sugar-free sprinkles !

More Mug Cake Recipes

If you liked this recipe for vanilla cake in a mug, you’ll want to try some of my other mug cake recipes:

Protein Mug Cake

Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

Low Carb Mug Muffin

Keto Mug Brownie

Recommended Tools

• Mug – As the name suggests, all you need is a mug. Alternatively, you could use a ramekin .
• Measuring Spoons – These are my absolute favorite measuring spoons. They nest together for storage and fit inside spice jars.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted) ▢
• 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) ▢
• 1 medium Vanilla bean (seeds scraped; or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract) ▢
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
• 1 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or any sweetener of choice) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 1 pinch Sea salt ▢
• 1 large Egg ▢

Instructions

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1. Melt the coconut oil in a mug or ramekin in the microwave (about 30-45 seconds). Stir in the almond milk, and scraped vanilla bean seeds.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, gluten-free baking powder, sea salt, and egg. Stir until well combined. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
3. Microwave for about 90-120 seconds, until firm. Serve with sugar-free whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for paleo), or frost with your favorite frosting.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 mug cake (entire recipe)

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