Mug cake lovers rejoice!

That's right, today we're making another healthy low carb mug cake in the microwave. And when I say low carb, I mean it. This vanilla mug cake has only 3g of net carbs - and this recipe makes a lot of cake.

So where did this recipe come from you ask?

Well, this Vanilla Cake recipe was definitely inspired by this low carb Chocolate Mug Cake we did just a couple weeks back. However, I realize that not everyone loves chocolate - how is that even possible? - so I thought I'd make a vanilla alternative too.

As far as the recipe goes, it's almost identical to the chocolate cake - and that's a major win because making a chocolate cake doesn't get much faster or easier than that! Literally, both of these mug cakes are can be made and cooked in under 5 minutes. Also, just like its counter part this vanilla mug cake is gluten free and flourless - just in case you care about that sort of thing.

Now lets talk about some mug cake pro-tips just to make sure your results go as deliciously as possible.

Vanilla Mug Cake Pro-Tips:

1. Under cook your cake just slightly - the middle should still be gooey
2. Use a big enough mug - this is the one I like
3. Use a tasty protein powder - I like this one and my cake was fantastic
4. Make sure you find a liquid sweetener you like - this one is my favorite, but this one works too
5. Under cook your cake - this is not a typo

You can easily end up with a dry cake if you don't follow tips #1&5. And I want you to end up with a delicious cake, not a dry cake, so above all else follow tip #1.

Healthy Low Carb Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

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An easy, healthy, low carb vanilla mug cake recipe that takes only 1 minute to make, requires minimal ingredients, and only a microwave. Plus, this vanilla cake in a mug has only 3g net carbs, and is loaded with protein!

• Author: Joe Duff
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 1 min
• Total Time: 4 mins
• Yield: 1 Cake 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 Scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 Tsp (10g) liquid sweetener - you may need less if you have a sweeter protein powder
• 1 ½ Tbsp (15g) coconut flour
• ½ Tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a large mug (I used a 16oz souffle dish)
2. Mix until ingredients are combined and smooth
3. Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute - times will vary depending on microwave power

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Cake
• Calories: 311
• Fat: 11
• Carbohydrates: 9
• Fiber: 6
• Protein: 39

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