Though cakes in mugs are not as good as perfectly made real cakes in the oven, but these cakes are overwhelming in a different way. If you are having cravings for a chocolate cake but you don’t have time or you don’t want to wait, these cakes in mugs help you satisfy your cravings immediately. And another amazing thing about these cakes is that you can make them in the microwave within minutes. But don’t try every recipe on google to make a cake in a mug because baking in a microwave is somewhat difficult. Use microwave-safe containers or mugs to save yourself from a disaster. Cakes baked in an oven that mostly we buy for different occasions and parties are usually stored in stainless steel commercial fridge to keep them fresh but cake in a mug tastes good if it’s freshly baked.
Here are the five most important ingredients you need for making a chocolate cake in a mug with almond flour:
1. Almond Flour:
Almond flour is simple ground almonds. It is made by grinding the blanched almonds as skinless almonds give more fine texture and are better for baking. Almond flour is a great source of protein. There are two benefits of using almond flour: to meet your daily protein needs and craving for baked goods. Almond flour chocolate cake is also low in carbohydrates so, it’s perfect for you if you are on dieting or conscious about your weight. It helps in digestion too. Almond flour also provides you healthy natural fats and a continued source of energy.
2. Cocoa Powder:
Cocoa powder is also an important ingredient for baking as cocoa powder reacts with baking soda and helps the goods to rise. It also plays important role to improve fat metabolism and aids weight loss. It also increases energy but if you are using cocoa powder specifically to lose weight make sure you are using a good quality cocoa powder that has no sugar and organic.
3. Granulated Sweetener of Choice:
If you love having cookies, brownies, and cakes and want to reduce or maintain weight, it’s a little bit difficult. Because these products contain a lot of calories and sugar. Granulated sweetener helps you if you feel deprived of sweets. In recent decades, the rate of diabetes and obesity increased to a great extent which increased the demand to decrease the use of sugar which leads to the creation of artificial sweeteners.
The most commonly used artificial sweeteners in baking are Saccharin, Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Acesulfame Potassium. They are diabetes-friendly as they don’t increase blood sugar level.
4. Almond Butter:
Almond butter is also an important ingredient for cake in a mug. It is a great source of healthy monosaturated fats that are necessary for our body. These fats help to reduce the risk of heart diseases as it provides vitamin E and lowers cholesterol level. Almond butter is made of crushed roasted almonds mixed with the creamy spread.
5. Chocolate:
Healthier ingredients are necessary for great taste and healthier baking. Dark chocolate baking chips can be used to make everything from cake in mugs to pancakes and cookies. Sweetened and unsweetened both kinds of chocolates are available but in baking, unsweetened chocolate with no added sugar is used.
Dark chocolate decreases the risk of heart issues as it contains minerals like zinc, selenium, and potassium etc. Studies also report improvement in memory because of chocolate.
