Dessert for 1

Cake Batter Mug Cake

Name: Cake Batter Mug Cake
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp almond flour; 1 tbsp coconut flour; 1 tbsp vanilla whey protein; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 1 egg; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp almond extract; 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil; 5 drops liquid stevia (optional); 1 pinch sprinkles

$9.98for 44 minServes 1

This single-serving almond flour cake mixes in a mug and cooks quickly in the microwave until the center is firm.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Shredded coconut, a little$0.30/oz typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.49

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

4 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian High-protein Budget Desserts

Typical price

$2.49 per serving$9.98 for 4

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Ingredients

4 tbsp almond flour
1 tbsp coconut flour
1 tbsp vanilla whey protein
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil
5 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1 pinch sprinkles

Steps

Stir the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
Mix in the egg, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, melted coconut oil, and stevia if using.
Microwave the mug on high for 75 to 90 seconds, until the center is firm.
Cool the cake for 1 minute and top it with sprinkles.