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A delicious plate of Red Velvet Molten Lava Mug Cake

Red Velvet Molten Lava Mug Cake

A quick and easy red velvet mug cake with a molten lava center, perfect for a cozy dessert night.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2 mug cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 184
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 60 ml heavy cream
  • 2 g eggs
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla liquid stevia
Frosting and Garnish
  • 1 cup Cannoli frosting
  • 1 g chopped pistachios for garnish
  • 1 g chocolate chips for garnish

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Quiche Ramekins

Method
 

  1. In a bowl whisk all ingredients together except frosting.
  2. Once combined well, pour mixture into two greased 7 ounce quiche ramekins.
  3. Microwave: Bake one at a time for 1 minute each or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
  4. Oven: Place cakes in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick in center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool completely before frosting and decorating.

Notes

Net Carbs for 1/4 the Cake: 3 grams. This recipe was first published in August 2015 and updated in June 2020. For a twist, try adding some chopped nuts into the batter before cooking.