Need a delicious dessert in a flash? There’s nothing easier or more comforting than this low carb Snickerdoodle Mug Cake recipe. This post is sponsored by KitchenPLAY on behalf of Frigidaire and Lowes.
I don’t think it would be a huge stretch to say that my sanity somewhat depends on the state of my kitchen. A good kitchen, one that is really well organized, highly functional, and stylish, is just such a joy for cooking. And on the flip side of that, a kitchen that is cramped, dark, and disorganized makes cooking feel like a chore. If you’re someone who spends a significant amount of time cooking, that chore-like feeling can quickly become a real drag. Trust me on this one, as I just recently moved out of a rental with an awful kitchen. These days, people love to congregate in the kitchen for parties and entertaining. You can have gorgeous formal dining rooms and sitting rooms galore, but everyone always ends up in the kitchen anyway, so you might as well make it a nice one.
Thankfully we’ve moved out of our rental and into our own home with a nice, bright cheery kitchen. My mental state seems to be improving rapidly! There’s no question that kitchen updates can make a huge impact on your home, both for your own enjoyment of it and for the resale value of the property too. You might also be surprised to find that kitchen makeovers don’t have to be as disruptive or as costly as you think. They don’t always have to be full renovations that require you to blast through walls. Frigidaire, in conjunction with retail partner Lowe’s, wants you to know that sometimes a few easy upgrades are all you need.
Frigidaire recently launched the new Frigidaire Professional® Collection of appliances to help you with creating your dream kitchen, and this easy but delicious recipe was inspired by the Frigidaire Professional® Convection Oven Microwave. So often, a microwave is something of an afterthought in a kitchen update. It certainly was for me in our new kitchen and I now find myself wishing I had given this appliance a little more consideration, because I use my microwave a lot. From softening butter to rewarming leftovers to cooking quick breakfasts and desserts, microwave ovens are one of the most used kitchen appliances. Since it’s both a convection oven and a microwave, I could eliminate the countertop convection oven I already have, freeing up valuable counter space.
Ah well. The next time I get a chance to redo the kitchen, I will keep that in mind! And it’s always fun to dream about the perfect kitchen, isn’t it? I put together a mood board of some things I love in a good kitchen. I have to be honest though, I had trouble deciding on certain features. What I really want is about 5 new kitchens to design so I could do something a little different in all of them! Maybe white Shaker cabinets with a grey backsplash? Or do I want grey cabinets with white subway tile? A gas range is non-negotiable, of course. And farmhouse sinks are a must…but do I want stainless steel or white enamel? So many wonderful choices.
Lowe’s Items Pictured Here:
Harbor Mist Maple Square Cabinet and White Icing Maple Shaker Cabinet
Frigidaire Professional 5-Burner Back Control Gas Range
American Olean Subway Wall Tile and Gemstone White Glass Subway Tile
Delta Savile Stainless Kitchen Faucet and Giagni Fresco Stainless Kitchen Faucet
Kohler Whitehaven Cast Iron Apron Front Sink and Vigo Stainless Steel Apron Front Sink
Frigidaire Professional Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker
When it comes down to it, the most important upgrades for your kitchen are the appliances. Lowe’s has the full range of Frigidaire Professional® appliances that fit right into your existing kitchen, without the need for a full remodel. It’s easy enough to do in one weekend! And all that gleaming stainless steel is smudge-proof so you don’t have to worry about sticky little hands marking up your beautiful new kitchen!
For more great ideas on updating your kitchen:
- Frigidaire on Facebook
- Frigidaire on Twitter
- Frigidare on Pinterest
- Lowes on Facebook
- Lowes on Twitter
- Lowes on Pinterest
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by KitchenPLAY on behalf of Frigidaire and Lowe’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 323 Calories from fat 264 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 29.38g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 502mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate 9.50g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.52g | 18% |
| Protein 8.16g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Need a delicious dessert in a flash? There's nothing easier or more more comforting than this low carb Snickerdoodle Mug Cake recipe.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Filling/Topping
- 2 tsp Swerve Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Mug Cakes
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp Swerve Sweetener
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Filling/Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetener and cinnamon. Set aside.
Mug Cakes:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cream of tartar.
- Add egg, butter or oil, water, and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Divide half the batter between two coffee mugs. Sprinkle with half of the topping mixture. Divide remaining batter between mugs and sprinkle with remaining topping mixture.
- Cook on high in microwave for 1 minute, until puffed and just barely cooked through.
- Remove and serve immediately. Add cream or milk if desired.
Recipe Notes
Serves 2. Each serving has 9.5 g of carbs and 4.52 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 4.98 g.
Food energy: 323kcal Total fat: 29.38g Calories from fat: 264 Cholesterol: 30mg Carbohydrate: 9.50g Total dietary fiber: 4.52g Protein: 8.16g Sodium: 502mg
I am so happy for you that you moved to a place with a bright and cheery kitchen. You must love your kitchen for the amount of time that you spend in it cooking up all these yummy goodies for your family! The mug cake looks devine, luv luv, LUV anything cinnamon especially in winter time, that is creeping up on us here in sunny South Africa. Thanks, will try it this weekend and enjoy your kitchen!
I’m totally going to Lowe’s this weekend to look at appliances! We’re getting ready to do a full remodel and the Frigidaire line sounds perfect! Love this cookie, especially that it’s single serving.
I love that this recipe is gluten free! I’m so indecisive when it comes to making long-term commitments to design so I’m totally with you on the this-or-that aspect.
It’s been wonderful to see your kitchen transformation—and I love your inspiration board! So many decisions to make. Your mug cakes would certainly thrill my youngest—he’s the big snickerdoodle fan in the family 🙂
These look so yummy, Carolyn! I will be sharing them next week. Congrats on the new kitchen! Can we see some pictures? Pretty please? 😛
Working on it! 🙂
This snickerdoodle mug cake is on my list to try soon! So delicious!
Congrats on your new place, and your new kitchen, how exciting! And this mug cake looks to die for! That photo with the cream pouring over it is too much, my sweet tooth is going crazy! Definitely gonna have to make this! : )
I am making this cake TONIGHT!
Tried. Quick and easy. Delicious!! Hubby and I enjoyed.
The beauty of this is, again, I have everything I need to make this tonight. LOVE that!
I’m in the process of buying a new home now, and a kitchen remodel will be happening immediately! So many of the things on your mood board are things I love, too. Also, I just used my convection oven microwave to roast chicken tonight. Such a lovely appliance when you don’t want to heat up the house in the summer. I”m always looking for more recipes to make in it, so now mug cakes are next on my list 🙂
You are so lucky to start over with your kitchen, I love all of your ideas! And this mug cake looks incredible! You amaze me with your low carb creations 🙂
Can’t wait to make this… But did I miss the cream of tartar. Isn’t that what gives Snickerdoodles their snicker? How much would you add?
Whoops! Thanks. It’s 1/8 teaspoon. I need to update the recipe!
It is awesome that you are now enjoying a bright kitchen space. I am still in a dark, dreary kitchen and am counting the days until I move to a happier work space. Love all of your kitchen makeover ideas!
I pretty much love anything Snickerdoodle! This mug cake looks and sounds amazing!
Just finished eating Snickerdoodle Mug Cake for breakfast. Another “keeper!” Will also be good for a snack when cookie graving hits! (I have your site on my toolbar! Noticed Briana’s comment…her site is right beside yours. You ladies keep me busy!)
Aw, I am in good company then!
This is an amazing looking treat!
Just tried this as a post-lunch treat. Served with sweetened whipped cream and a drizzle of your caramel sauce which i just happened to have on hand in the fridge. Holy cow batman! Bloody yummers!!!
What can I use instead of a coffee mug/ what size does the container need to be? Can it be baked instead of microwaved? Thank you!
I’m wondering the same thing?
I used a small ramekin.
Can you please tell me the approximate time and temperature to bake this without the use of a microwave?
Congrats on the kitchen!
Try a 325F oven for 15 minutes. It may need longer.
Would this be suitable to use coconut flour in? I’ve got coconut flour and need to use it up but don’t know what to make!!!
Thanks 🙂
You really need to remake the whole recipe for coconut flour, but you could try the same cinnamon filling/topping in this recipe (obviously leave out the blueberries and lemon and put in another liquid) https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2014/06/lemon-blueberry-mug-cake-low-carb-gluten-free.html
A good kitchen really does make a difference! Right now my kitchen doesn’t have enough counter space, let alone host a dinner for family. I do have room to make this mug cake though 😉
Yesssss! Cake in minutes? I am so sold. I love your snickerdoodle twist!
Love this! However I think the macros may be off…I used exact same ingredients.
PER SERVING:
Calories: 352
Fat: 31.5
Carbs: 23
Fiber: 4
Did I do something wrong?
I am going to guess you calculated in the carbs for erythritol. Although it technically has carbs, they never enter the bloodstream, so I don’t count them in my totals because they are very misleading. I have tested this over and over on myself, because as a pre-diabetic, I test my blood sugar regularly. They never even register a little blip for me. You can see in the nutritional statement in the footer of my blog why I don’t count them.
Ugh, another winner!! I had a week-long obsession with these. I was finally able to wean myself off and then today I had some time and I thought “Could I make pancakes out of this?” Well, the answer is yes, light, fluffy silver dollar pancakes that are just as great as the mug cake version. I just sprinkled the topping on after pouring the batter into the pan. Thanks again for all you do!!
OMG I just made this & it’s amazing!!!!! For sure saved my sweet tooth today!!! ❤️
Perfect!! This just saved me from eating pop tarts. It’s filling, it’s really sweet and just enough to get me through a sweet craving. I added several drops of stevia glycerite to the mixture to make it even sweeter. LOVED THIS!!! This recipe IS A KEEPER.
Thanks again. Tempted to make this right now, but I just had breakfast so think I’d better wait! I appreciate your mug cake with no flax, which I don’t eat bc of its estrogen effect. Most all mug cakes I’ve had are flax based, so A HUGE THANK YOU!!
You’re welcome!
Loved it! I added a little pumpkin pie spice because I was out of cream of tarter and it was still so yummy!
Is Swerve sweetener better than SteviaTruvia? Where do I purchase?
I certainly think it’s better but every palate is different. It’s available in a lot of stores now. Where do you live? check their locater. http://www.swervesweetener.com/locations/
I must tell you my expectations were pretty low, after many disappointing tries with other low càrb muffins. Well, these were delicious and had a nice consistency (not weird!!). Im so excited to be able to have something that tastes great and keeps me on plan (THM.) My teenage son even liked them! Thank you!
Glad I beat your low expectations! 🙂
Wowzers!!! I just made this for the hubster and I and this recipe gets a big thumbs up from both of us!!! This is very delicious!! I was craving something sweet that would keep me on the wagon and this surely did the trick. Thank you!!
I just made this and the batter was like a streusel topping so of course it didn’t bake right. I double checked all measurements and I used avocado oil. Too much almond flour or not enough water?
Carolyn- I just wanted to thank you for this. This recipe (and discovering Swerve) is a game changer. All mug cakes I’ve had prior have been wonky concoctions that never really “hit the spot.” This one was a home-run: like, serve it to non-sugar-restrictive guests home-run. It wasn’t too eggy, or chaulky… simply perfect! Keep up the good work! Would you mind me reposting this recipe on my own blog? Thanks, again!
Wonderful! But no, I’d prefer you not repost the full recipe, although you are welcome to link to me.
Got it! Will link!
Turns out, if you substitute Sukrin Gold (because the new bag of Swerve is in the basement and you don’t feel like going to get it), AND you forget the butter completely, this is still an amazing recipe 🙂 I poured a bit of the melted butter over the top after the muffin was done, but I think it would have been fine without it.
Haha, good to know!
Well this certainly showed up at a very good time. Normally not a big sweet eater…but was dying for something today and was tempted to be “bad”. Perfect timing. Am making this as I type! Thanks!
Very good and satisfying. I used gentle sweet, as that’s what was in my pantry and it was perfect!! Thank you!!
My son & I just enjoyed this amazing treat and we’re both in agreement that it was the single best low carb either of us have ever had…SO DELICIOUS!
Thank you for sharing this <3
This was the absolute BEST mug cake I have had thus far! Delish! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
This is by far the BEST and most versatile mug cake recipe I’ve ever tried! And I’ve tried loads, I love cake. The texture is perfect and I’ve made it multiple times, adding chopped hazelnut and substituting the cinnamon for pumpkin spice and it still comes out DREAMY 😍 It’s a Ketoers DREAM! Thank you Carolyn ❤️
You’re welcome!
Made this immediately. It was fabulous. I think it’s even easier than some of the other mug cakes I’ve been making. And delicious! If I split the recipe into two small ramekins, it takes exactly one minute in my (not as nice as yours) microwave. If I bake it all together, it takes two minutes. Either way, thank you so much for this amazing recipe.
What is the purpose of the cream of tartar? I can’t get it where I live. What would be a sutible substitute? Thanks
You can skip it. It helps give the recipe a funny tangy taste, supposedly.
I used 1/4 tsp of lemon juice. Tasted yummy!
Just finished making AND DEVOURING this recipe! Made some homemade whipped cream to go with it, but it was delightfully moist on its own. Thanks for sharing!
I have tried other mug cakes and have to say most off them have been like flavoured sawdust in a cup. This was delicious!! (I ate both servings :() I am always craving cinnamon so they were perfect, thanks so much Caroline for another wonderful recipe!
I finally made this Snickerdoodle mug cake and I am so in love with it! I made one small change based on my pantry- swapped 1 TBSP of the butter for 1 of unrefined coconut oil. It was just amazing. We had the cauliflower shepherd”s pie for dinner tonight also.
Wonderful meal. Thanks to your creativity, even my husband doesn’t feel deprived while following Keto.
So glad you liked them!
The first time I made it i forgot the butter. The 2nd time I made it with the butter and it was amazing. The taste and texture was like a slice of cinnamon cake. I sliced it in the morning and sauted in Waldens maple syrup and butter and I had frenchtoast!. Fantastic recipe.
What a lovely idea for breakfast!
This is the best mug cake I’ve ever had. It didn’t taste “low carb” at all! Will definitely make again. Might use the base to make another flavor, too!
This recipe looks great – not sure if we can get swerve here in NZ – can I use Nativa? Would it be as good?
yes, it should be fine.
We tried this today. So yummy, fluffy and delicious! My kids and husband loved it. Definitely a keeper!
We used honey as the sweetener and turned out great:)
Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Just made this for breakfast and it’s amazing. I had mine with a few pieces of bacon on the side. This is a keeper for sure!
Hi Carolyn,
If I made this mug cake tonight, would it be just as good in the morning?
We are leaving very early in the morning and just want to grab n go.
Thanks, Teresa
Sorry, I did not see your comment until this morning, Hope you made it!