This Blueberry Mug Cake is soft, moist and packed with lemon and juicy blueberries. A healthy and easy single-serving dessert that you can throw together in no time. Only a handful of simple pantry ingredients that are gluten-free, paleo and refined sugar free.
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Healthy Blueberry Mug Cake
Craving a blueberry muffin but don’t feel like making a big batch? This healthy blueberry muffin in a mug is just what you need! Not only is this single-serving cake recipe easy to make in the microwave, but it’s healthy too!
There’s no dairy needed in this cake, and it’s also gluten free and Paleo friendly. This recipe also works with Keto alternatives, so there’s really no excuse not to try it! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. It’s like an ultra-moist blueberry muffin in a mug cake. You seriously won’t believe that it’s actually healthy.
What is a Microwave Mug Cake?
Microwave mug cakes are a way to cheat the system by making a single-serving cake with no oven necessary! So it’s less of a hassle to prepare and you won’t have to feel bad about eating the whole thing. Mug cakes are perfect for those lazy days when you want something sweet, but can’t bring yourself to fire up the oven. We have a few mug cake recipes here like our Chocolate Mug Cake, Vanilla Mug Cake, Lemon Mug Cake, Banana Mug Cake, Carrot Mug Cake, Strawberry Mug Cake, Keto Mug Cake and this lemon one is really something special.
Recipe Ingredients
This single serving lemon blueberry cake in a mug recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, there are plenty of optional add-ons that’ll take your blueberry mug cake to the next level. However, it’s super delicious without them too!
Mug Cake Ingredients
- ghee – you can also sub with refined coconut oil or unsalted grass-fed butter
- pure maple syrup or Lakanto sugar free maple syrup
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- vanilla
- 1 large egg (I don’t recommend using a flax egg)
- superfine almond flour
- baking powder
- blueberries
As you can see, this cake is made with lemon juice and lemon zest, so you don’t have to worry about it lacking in the lemon department. And feel free to make your mug cake a little fancier with these extra topping ideas!
Optional Toppings
- coconut cream
- melted coconut butter (manna)
How to Make Blueberry Mug Cake
- Melt your Ghee. In a large heat-safe mug or ramekin, add ghee or coconut oil and heat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or until it’s just melted.
- Add Lemon & Stir. Add your maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest & vanilla, and stir it with a fork or a small whisk until it’s combined.
- Combine Eggs & Dry Ingredients. Crack in your egg in the mug and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Then add flour and baking powder mixing until the batter is combined and has no clumps. Fold in half the blueberries then press a few more on the top.
- Cook Your Cake. Microwave the mug cake for 90-100 seconds, or until it’s set. The cook time may vary depending on the intensity of your microwave.
- Add Toppings if You’d Like! Add toppings of your choice & drizzle the cake with melted coconut butter if desired.
Can I bake this in the oven?
To make a blueberry mug cake in the oven:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl or measuring cup. Transfer the butter to a large 12 oz ramekin. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips for the Best Mug Cake
- Use a Fork for Mixing. If you don’t have a mini whisk, using a fork is a fool-proof way to get your ingredients thoroughly mixed. This is important because clumps will interfere with the cooking of the cake.
- Know your Microwave. If your microwave is a particularly high or low wattage, adjust your cook time accordingly. You’ll know the cake is ready when it’s firm to the touch but your thumb can press into it a bit.
- Let your Mug Cake Cool. Just because you’re not baking your lemon cake doesn’t mean you don’t have to let it cool! It will be hot when it first comes out of the microwave, so wait a few minutes before digging in.
Serving Suggestions
I’ve given you a few extra topping ideas, but there’s plenty more you can add to this cake if you’d like. It tastes great with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if you want to add something cool and creamy.
More blueberry recipes you might like:
Paleo Blueberry Pancakes
This Blueberry Mug Cake is soft, moist and packed with lemon and juicy blueberries. A healthy and easy single-serving dessert that you can throw together in no time. Only a handful of simple pantry ingredients that are gluten-free, paleo and refined sugar free.
- 1 tbsp ghee (you can also sub with refined coconut oil or unsalted grass-fed butter)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (you can also sub with Lakanto sugar free maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 large egg , I do not recommend a flax egg
- 1/4 cup superfine almond powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp blueberries , fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
- grated lemon zest
- coconut cream
- melted coconut butter manna
In a large heat-safe mug or ramekin, add ghee or coconut oil & heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds or until just melted.
Add maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest & vanilla and stir with a fork or a small whisk.
Crack in egg and whisk until smooth. Add flour and baking powder & mix until batter is combined and has no clumps. Gently stir in half of the blueberries then press in the rest on the top.
Microwave for 90-100 seconds or until set (depending on your microwave).
Optional: Add toppings of choice / drizzle with melted coconut butter
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