1. Can I make a keto cinnamon roll mug cake with almond flour?

Yes! Almond flour provides a soft, moist texture while keeping carbs low. Some bakers add a bit of coconut flour to firm it up, but almond flour is the primary base for authentic flavor and structure.

2. What is the net carb count in a typical keto cinnamon roll mug cake?

As shared earlier, a plain mug cake clocks in around 3 g net carbs , and if you include the cinnamon swirl and frosting, it usually totals 4–4.5 g net carbs , matching popular recipes from Sugar‑Free Mom and Sweet As Honey.

3. What sweetener is best for a keto mug cake?

A monk fruit–erythritol blend gives clean sweetness and good structure with minimal aftertaste. You can also use pure erythritol or allulose, though allulose offers a smoother, more caramel-like flavor—with slightly higher cost.

4. Can I add cream cheese frosting to a keto cinnamon mug cake?

Definitely! A swirl of warm cream cheese frosting —made from cream cheese, butter, and powdered erythritol—on top of the hot cake gives you that classic cinnamon roll finish. It adds about 0.5 g net carbs per tablespoon.

Keto Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake | 4‑Minute Low‑Carb Delight

Ingredients

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3 Tbsp superfine almond flour

1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

½ tsp baking powder

1 Tbsp low‑carb sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)

½ tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp cinnamon + ¾ tsp brown sugar substitute (for swirl)

Optional: 1 Tbsp cream cheese + ½ Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp powdered erythritol (frosting)

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Instructions

1. In an 8‑oz microwave‑safe mug, whisk almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, egg, and melted butter until smooth.

2. Mix swirl topping (cinnamon + sweetener); sprinkle over batter and use a toothpick to lightly swirl.

3. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds (time varies by wattage). Cake should spring back when touched.

4. Optional: mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered erythritol; swirl over warm cake before serving.

Notes

Best served warm. Use superfine almond flour for best texture.

To bake instead of microwave: 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes.

Add chopped nuts or keto chocolate chips for variations.

Author: THOMAS
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug cake
Calories: 180
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 125mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg