Description
A quick and healthy mug cake made with cottage cheese, lemon, and almond flour, perfect for a single-serve dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug, filling it halfway to allow for rising.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, checking for doneness until the cake is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
For a different texture, consider using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese or substitute almond flour with oat flour, though it may change the cake’s moisture level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mug cake, lemon dessert, quick dessert