The 90 second AIP Chocolate Cake is so easy that you’re going to want to make it every night of the week. It’s also an AIP dessert that happens to also fit the Paleo, Vegan and Whole30 diets.
Is baking soda AIP?
Yes, baking soda is AIP friendly. Keep in mind that baking powder is not! It contains corn starch which is not allowed on the AIP diet.
Are bananas allowed on AIP diet?
Yes, but don’t go crazy. You need to keep your sugar (even sugar from fruit) to a minimum. The Paleo Mom recommends 20g. [source] And a medium banana has about 7g of fructose.
Can you reheat a mug cake?
Sure. It’s just like a cake but I’d say these were best when they were eaten right shortly after they are made. Otherwise they can be a little dry.
How do you make a AIP Chocolate Mug Cake from scratch?
1. Stir together all dry ingredients into a small bowl or mug. Add in wet ingredients and stir to fully combined. If you mixed the ingredients in a small bowl, transfer the mixture to a microwave safe mug or ramekin.
2. Place mug in microwave on high for 90 seconds. Then allow to cool for a few minutes.
3. Enjoy on its own or topped with some AIP Vanilla Frosting dusted with additional carob powder.
Tips for making the best AIP Chocolate Mug Cake
- You can make the frosting while the cake is cooling. Here’s the AIP Vanilla Frosting recipe. Although if you prefer chocolate, use the frosting recipe from my AIP Chocolate Cake recipe post.
- You can make this in a small mug or ramekin. The dish needs to be microwave safe.
- I use this brand of vanilla powder.
If you like this AIP dessert try these other AIP recipes
- AIP Blueberry Muffins
- AIP Baked Cassava Cake
- Fruit Filled King Cake (Paleo/AIP)
- Coconut Matcha Panna Cotta
- AIP Instant Pot Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
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AIP Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cassava Flour
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Flour
- 1 tablespoon Carob Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- pinch Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Vanilla Powder
- 1/2 Banana very ripe
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Milk
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- AIP Vanilla Frosting optional
Instructions
- Stir together all dry ingredients into a small bowl or mug. Add in wet ingredients and stir to fully combined. If you mixed the ingredients in a small bowl, transfer the mixture to a microwave safe mug or ramekin.
- Place mug in microwave on high for 90 seconds. Then allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Enjoy on its own or topped with some AIP Vanilla Frosting dusted with carob powder.
Notes
- You can make the frosting while the cake is cooling. Here’s the AIP Vanilla Frosting recipe. Although if you prefer chocolate, use the frosting recipe from my AIP Chocolate Cake recipe post.
- You can make this in a small mug or ramekin. The dish needs to be microwave safe.
- I use this brand of vanilla powder.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
- I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
- The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.
Perfectly easy and delicious dessert. Just what I needed in a pinch.
Yes! Love to hear it. Thanks for letting me know.
Loved the recipe but it caused bloating and abdominal pain. Do you know what ingredient would be most likely to cause this? I just started AIP this week and this was the first baked sweet I've tried making. TIA
I'm so sorry. It's hard to tell without testing each ingredients separately. Additionally, it could have just been from cross contamination.
I experienced the same. I learned I cannot do cassava, tapioca or tigernut more than once a week. It could be something else too... I learned from AIP support groups that many can't at first.
I am allergic to bananas. Would applesauce or pumpkin purée work as an alternative? Or is there something else you could suggest? Thanks
I think pumpkin puree would be a good substitute however, I've never tested it.
I was literally rummaging around the kitchen looking for something to hit that sweet spot and this did it. I've reintroduced cacao, so subbed that in lieu of the carob powder. Since it's not as sweet as carob, I added a tiny splash of maple syrup. It came out great and really hit the spot! I'm saving this for future reference.
That's great. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
What watt of microwave is being used at 90 seconds? (mine is 1200 W)
I just got a new microwave and I can't recall which wattage my old one had. If you're unsure of the timing, start at 60 seconds and if it's not fully cooked try adding another 30 seconds.
Looks and sounds delish! I prefer to avoid microwaving , do you know if it would work in the oven? If so, what time/temp? Thanks
Hmm. I'm not sure if it would work. In fact, it probably wouldn't. If you try, let me know what you did and how it works out.
I really enjoy this recipe. Often have it as a snack and sometimes for breakfast.
Super easy and hardly any dishes.
Thank you
Yeah! Thanks for letting me know. I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Wow, this was amazing! It definitely exceeded my expectations. It had a perfect cakey consistency and wasn’t dry at all. Delicious. This will be a new favorite treat!
Woo hoo!!! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. Comments like this keep me going!
This was so good. Perfect cake texture, moist, with a delicious flavor. I love the banana for the sweetener . It was a non-guilty indulgence. I will be making this again and again.
Thanks so much for letting me know. I'm so glad you love it!!!
Finally an AIP mug cake that works! I've tried several that haven't "set", but this one was delicious and actually had a cakey texture. Thanks!
Yeah! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
This mugcake is so yummy. I will definitely use this recepie severall times, it is a new favorite.
Yeah! I'm so glad.