Mug cakes became a tradition in our home when my children demanded cake late in the evenings, and I didn’t want to reach for the preservative-laden snacks in the pantry. I suddenly realized how easy it could be to make a personal sized cake that would be ready in the microwave in 5 minutes. Naturally, I had to create a low-FODMAP chocolate mug cake for my own enjoyment!
This low-FODMAP chocolate mug cake is delicious, moist, and satisfies your chocolate cravings. It is both gluten-free and dairy-free. Plus, you can jazz it up with added peanuts, pecans, almonds or chocolate chips :).
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Low-FODMAP Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake; Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients (using FODMAP data at time of posting)
Servings: 1-2, depending on your personal tolerance to sugar in this recipe
Prep time: 2 minutes
Microwave time: 1 minute 15 sec (microwave ovens may vary, watch for doneness)
Use: Standard sized mug (about 10 ounces), microwave-safe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup gluten-free, low-FODMAP flour of your choice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) unsweetened cocoa
- Per FODMAP Friendly, the maximum low-FODMAP serving for cocoa is 50 g
- 1/8 tsp xanthan gum (if not added to your flour)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons whisked egg (one large egg is about 3.25 tablespoons)
- Crack egg in bowl, whisk, and measure out the 2 tablespoons for the recipe
- 3 tablespoons low-FODMAP milk of your choice
- Use almond milk for dairy-free version, or lactose-free milk
- 3 tablespoons oil of your choice
- I have used olive and canola with similar results
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- Desired stir in:
- 10 g chocolate chips (I usually just toss these on top before baking)
- 30 g is one low-FODMAP serving for semisweet chocolate
- About 15 g of pecans, hazelnuts, coconut, walnuts, or 12 g almonds
- 10 g chocolate chips (I usually just toss these on top before baking)
- Confectioner’s sugar, optional, for garnish
Directions
- Combine ingredients in microwave-safe mug, except desired stir-ins
- Whisk or stir well
- Fold in desired stir in, or sprinkle on the top of the batter
- Microwave on high for about 1 min 15 seconds
- Watch the mug, do not let it boil over
- Cake will puff up to the rim, then recede back as it cools
- Let it sit about a minute to continue cooking
- Enjoy immediately, topped with Low-FODMAP ice cream or Low-FODMAP whipped cream, or sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar
- So moist! Can’t believe this chocolate mug cake is so yummy, easy and low-FODMAP!
23 Responses
I am so happy I found your website! I recently got diagnosed with IBS and was so scared to eat anything because of symptoms. I have been able to enjoy eating meals and sweet treats again because of your recipies (I’m having this one tonight!). You are a godsend!
Abyssinia,
We are over the moon to hear your words. We know exactly what it feels like to be going through that! Stay in touch, and you have such a beautiful name 🙂
This mug cake was delicious, I honestly didn’t expect it to taste so good. I even tried making a chocolate chip mug cake without the cocoa and it was delicious.
Yvette,
That is wonderful feedback. Thank you SO much. We are smiling from ear-to-ear! Love hearing the modification for this recipe too.
ENJOY your day and keep in touch!!
Thanks so much for the recipe. We used coconut flour and added in some raspberries too. Cooked for a bit longer than you suggested but sooooo delicious x
Jo,
AWESOME!! Thank you for sharing this comment!
We love your feedback and the modifications, they sound delicious.
We also wanted to share that we have a cookbook coming out October 6,2020.
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Have a wonderful day and stay in touch ?
Amazing. I am going through the Low FODMAP diet at the moment and to have these recipes on hand makes it easier!
Poonam,
LOVE hearing from you! So glad the cake was delicious and you are able to enjoy foods you love as well. Please stay in touch and have a wonderful day!! 🙂
Needs sugar
This recipe was ok. It does not taste so great without sugar. Is there a sugar substitute?
Hi Imani,
Is there a reason you did not use the sugar as the recipe directs? There should be 1/4 cup for the recipe. We agree that it is not correct if you didn’t use sugar.
I cannot have sugar 🙁 Do you know of any sugar substitutes that I could use instead?
Hi Imani,
Sorry to hear that.
Our dessert recipes are intended to be made with sugar, it provides both texture and flavor. We hope that your expectations for them are in line with your omission. We believe the recipe would generate more than 3 stars if you used sugar. Furthermore, we don’t suggest your try our other dessert recipes (such as the chocolate cake that you reviewed earlier) if you omit sugar. Sorry, but we don’t think they will taste proper or good.
There are some sugar substitutes suitable for the low-FODMAP diet, such as sucralose or stevia. However, we do not have experience using them as substitutes in our products. Let us know if you try some!
Ok, I will! I was told that egg substitute was also an option, do you know where I can get that?
You can make your own egg substitutes with either flax seeds or chia seeds. See this link for an example. However, we have not made all our products with egg substitutes, so we cannot guarantee their results. Good luck 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Easy, delicious!
Another winning recipe! I love that it’s so quick and easy. I used mini chocolate chips for my stir-in, and almond milk and canola oil. It took a few extra seconds in my microwave – I just did it in 15 second intervals until it was ready. Thank you!
CRS,
We are so happy to hear from you! Love that you enjoyed the recipe. Just the perfect amount for a delicious chocolate fix 🙂
Have a great day!!
Ridiculously nice
I’ve tried a few mug cakes in the past and have always found them to taste like cardboard, this however was delicious. Can absolutely recommend people to try this.
Hi Conor,
Wow, you truly made our day with this amazing comment. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay in touch!!
Delicious!
The cake was delicious! I am currently on the low fodmap diet (elimination phase) and have been dying to have something sweet. I also have celiac. The flavor and texture of this cake was great. Will definitely recommend and make it again if I want a quick treat! Thank you!!
You made our day! Thanks so much for your comments!!
Delicious
Made it almost exactly as described, only halving the sugar and reducing the oil to 2 tbsp. It was great. Used my own GF flour mix and happy to see it worked. Will be making it often. Many thanks.
Thank you Anjali for this comment!