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A delicious plate of Low Carb Tiramisu Mug Cake

Low Carb Tiramisu Mug Cake

This quick and easy mug cake captures the flavors of traditional tiramisu with a low-carb twist, perfect for a delightful dessert or indulgent snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 2 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp instant espresso
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp kahlua amaretto, brandy or rum extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla liquid stevia
Coffee Syrup
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp Swerve sweetener
  • 1 tsp kahlua amaretto or brandy (optional) or use rum extract
Mascarpone Frosting
  • 2 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 2 ounces heavy whipping cream
Optional Topping
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and coffee beans

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk the first five ingredients together to make the cake.
  2. Whisk the rest of the ingredients for the cake in another bowl then stir well to combine with the dry.
  3. Grease two shallow ramekins, I used quiche ramekins.
  4. Pour batter evenly into each dish.
  5. Microwave one cake at a time for 1 minute, may need additional 30 seconds if using a deeper dish as opposed to a shallow one.
  6. Once cooked poke some holes all around the cake using a skewer or toothpick.
  7. Stir the coffee syrup ingredients together and use just half the amount to soak the cakes in their dish. Allow to cool completely before continuing.
  8. Place the frosting ingredients into a stand mixer and add the remaining coffee syrup.
  9. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness of the frosting.
  10. Spread half the frosting over one cake. Layer the second cake over the first and spread the rest of the frosting on top.
  11. Decorate with optional toppings if desired.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour before serving.

Notes

For a stronger coffee flavor, consider soaking the cakes in more coffee syrup. This recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or a delightful snack. Feel free to experiment with different extracts to find your preferred flavor profile.