Description
This Black Sesame Mug Cake is a quick and delicious paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert that you can prepare in minutes. Made with almond or cassava flour and rich black sesame paste, this single-serving mug cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any fuss or mess.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons finely ground almond flour or cassava flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Optional
- 1 tablespoon candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup, add the almond flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Whisk these together until the mixture is uniform.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the black sesame paste, maple syrup (or honey), avocado oil (or melted coconut oil), vanilla extract, and the large egg to the dry mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare for Cooking: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug of 6- to 8-ounce size for optimal results. Alternatively, you can microwave the cake directly in the liquid measuring cup to reduce dishes.
- Microwave the Cake: Place the mug in the center of your microwave for even cooking. Microwave on high power for 1 to 2 minutes. For a 900 watt microwave, 90 seconds works best. Adjust the time according to your microwave’s wattage.
- Check Doneness: The mug cake is done when it puffs up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake may appear lopsided or collapse slightly, but it will still taste great.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for a few minutes to avoid burning. Top with candy eyeballs if desired before serving.
Notes
- Oven or Air Fryer Alternative: Pour batter into a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or cook in a 325°F air fryer for 13-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Adjust cook time based on microwave wattage to avoid under or overcooking.
- Use almond flour for a nuttier flavor or cassava flour for a more neutral taste.
- Maple syrup provides a vegan option for sweetness, honey can be used if preferred.
- Avocado or melted coconut oil both work well; coconut oil adds a subtle tropical taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
