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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Desserts, Cookies And Cake Recipes

    Easy 1-Minute Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cake Recipe

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    Putting cream cheese icing on a cooked mug cake in a light blue dish with a spoon.
    Mixing together the ingredients to make the cream cheese icing for the low-carb mug cake.
    Using the back of a fork to swirl the cinnamon sweetener mix into the mug cake batter.
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    The delicious healthy mug cake that can be made in the microwave, oven, and even air fryer.

    This cinnamon roll low-carb mug cake gives you everything you love about cinnamon without the high carbs and sugar.

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    • 1-Minute Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cake
    • How To Get That Cinnamon Swirl In Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cakes
    • How To Cook Low-Carb Mug Cakes
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    • What if You Don't Have A Microwave? - No Problem
    • More keto mug cake recipes
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    1-Minute Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cake

    Cinnamon rolls are one of those sinfully good treats that even when you aren't following low-carb you know you should only have every once in a while. The same concept should be applied to this low-carb cinnamon roll mug cake.

    While this mug-cake only has 6g net carbs, a regular cinnamon roll can have between 30-70g net carbs, it is the highest net carb count of all my mug cakes.

    If you are eating low-carb you can enjoy this cake as breakfast or a treat.

    However, if you are eating keto only this cake will likely need to be eaten as breakfast and not a treat.

    Frosted cinnamon roll low-carb mug cake in a blue dish with a floral towel in the back.

    How To Make Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cake Batter

    To make the batter for your mug cake you will first want to add the butter and cream cheese to your mug. Melt the butter and cream cheese in the microwave on high for 20 seconds.

    Next mix in the remaining batter ingredients except for the brown sweetener and cinnamon. The brown sweetener and cinnamon will be used to make a cinnamon swirl in your cake later.

    Be sure to scrape the bottom and side of the mug while mixing. Once done it is time to make your cinnamon swirl.

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    How To Get That Cinnamon Swirl In Cinnamon Roll Low-Carb Mug Cakes

    To make the cinnamon swirl combine the brown sweetener and cinnamon together in a small dish. It won't mix completely, but that's ok.

    Next, pour the cinnamon and brown sweetener mix over the top of the batter. Using the back of a fork swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter using a circular motion.

    You want to try to push the cinnamon into the batter, but you don't want it completely mixed in.

    TOP TIP: As with ALL recipes here, ALWAYS taste your batter BEFORE cooking to ensure you have added enough sweetener to suit YOUR tastebuds. Read the Ultimate Guide To Low-Carb Sweeteners.

    Cinnamon roll low-carb mug cake batter in a black mug with cinnamon and sweetener poured on top of the batter.
    Add cinnamon and sweetener to the top.
    Using the back of a fork to swirl the cinnamon sweetener mix into the mug cake batter.
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    How To Cook Low-Carb Mug Cakes

    Now it is time to cook your mug cake. Place the cake in the microwave and cook it on high for 60 seconds.

    Use a toothpick or knife to check the doneness of the cake. If a toothpick or knife comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake it is done. If the batter comes out of the knife it needs to cook a bit longer.

    Cook the cake for a little longer in 20 seconds increments until the cake is done. It only took 1 minute to cook in my microwave.

    Cooked cinnamon roll low-carb mug cake in a black mug.

    Air fryer

    To cook mug cakes in the air fryer you need to find a small baking dish or ramekin to fit inside your air fryer. There must be at least 1 inch on all sides to allow the heat to circulate evenly.

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 180C/350F.
    2. Place the butter in your small baking dish and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until completely melted.
    3. Make the mug cake following the recipe card below.
    4. Gently lower your baking dish onto the air fryer wire rack. Ensure there is plenty of space between the ramekin dish and the side of the basket.
    5. Cook for 10 minutes, depending on the size of your air fryer and the size of your ramekin or small baking dish.

    If you love using your air fryer, I have 101 keto air fryer recipes for you to choose from (chicken, pork, ground beef, salmon, vegetables, and even desserts). Discover how to use your air fryer plus FREE printable air fryer cooking cheat sheets.

    Making Cream Cheese Icing/Frosting

    While your cake is cooking in the microwave whip up your cream cheese icing/frosting so that it is ready. To make the keto cream cheese frosting simply mix the cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla together in a small dish with a spoon.

    The cream cheese will soften as you mix it. When it is mixed, use the spoon to spread the icing over the warm cinnamon roll mug cake so that the heat makes the icing soften and melt.

    Mixing together the ingredients to make the cream cheese icing for the low-carb mug cake.
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    Putting cream cheese icing on a cooked mug cake in a light blue dish with a spoon.
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    What if You Don't Have A Microwave? - No Problem

    If you do not have a microwave or don't like to use them you can still make this mug cake. You will instead want to bake your individual cake in the oven using a cupcake pan or oven-safe ramekin.

    Bake the cake at 180C/350F in the oven for 12 minutes, or until it is done.

    low-carb cinnamon roll served in a bowl with cream cheese frosting

    How To Serve And Eat Low-Carb Mug Cakes

    Your mug cake can be eaten directly out of the mug, or remove the cake from the mug to serve it on a plate.

    This cinnamon roll mug cake is delicious and is perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth every once in a while.

    low-carb cinnamon roll served in a bowl with cream cheese frosting

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    If you love quick and easy sugar-free recipes, these mug cakes are my favourite.

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    Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe (Cream Cheese Frosting)

    How to make a quick and tasty cinnamon roll mug cake in the microwave plus icing/frosting.
    Servings: 1
    NET carbs: 6.3g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute
    Total Time 4 minutes
    Category: Baking. Cakes and desserts. Coconut Flour Recipes
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free. Vegetarian
    Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter melted
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese full fat
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice or more to taste
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking powder
    • 1 eggs - medium medium
    • 1 teaspoon (6) ground cinnamon
    • ½ tablespoon brown sweetener of choice

    Cream Cheese Icing

    • 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened
    • ½ teaspoon granulated sweetener of choice or more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract just a splash

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons

    Instructions

    • Place the butter and cream cheese in your chosen microwavable mug. Microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds.
    • Add the remaining ingredients except the cinnamon and brown sweetener to the mug and mix well.
    • In a seperate small bowl mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Pour the cinnamon sugar mix over the mug cake batter. Use a knife or back of a fork to slightly mix the cinnamon and sugar into the batter using a spiral motion.
    • Microwave on HIGH for 1:20 seconds minute.
    • Mix together the cream cheese icing and spread it over the cop of your cinnamon roll mug cake while it is still warm. Enjoy!
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    Notes

    Please adjust the microwave cooking times according to the strength of your microwave.
    My microwave is pretty powerful and only requires 1 minute, but most standard microwaves may require the 1:20 as stated in the recipe.
    No microwave? No problem. Simply bake at 180C/350F in a cupcake case or muffin tray for 12 minutes. 

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    Nutrition Facts
    Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe (Cream Cheese Frosting)
    Serving Size
     
    1 mug cake
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    6.3
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    12.3
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    3.3
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    10.3
    g
    21
    %
    Fat
     
    32.6
    g
    50
    %
    Sodium
     
    334.8
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    227
    mg
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1176.7
    IU
    24
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    0.5
    µg
    8
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    1.3
    µg
    9
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    0.8
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    141.5
    mg
    14
    %
    Folate
     
    20.7
    µg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1.1
    mg
    6
    %
    Magnesium
     
    5.3
    mg
    1
    %
    Selenium
     
    13.5
    µg
    19
    %
    Zinc
     
    0.6
    mg
    4
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    394
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Laurie

      November 13, 2022 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Cinnamon roll satisfaction!

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        November 13, 2022 at 7:25 pm

        5 stars
        Hallelujah!

        Reply
    2. Karen

      September 09, 2022 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      INCREDIBLE mug cake! I’ve made other keto cinnamon roll mug cakes, but this one is far superior! When you’re a family of two, there’s no need to make a whole pan of cinnamon rolls (too tempting to eat all lol), so this recipe is perfect! I also love that it uses coconut flour yet is very moist. Thank you, Libby!

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      • Libby Jenkinson

        September 09, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        5 stars
        What a kind review. I agree, single-serve desserts help us so much to stick to our low-carb or keto diet. Thank you, Karen.

        Reply
    3. Tammie

      August 13, 2022 at 1:32 am

      5 stars
      oh my goodness. This is such a great recipe. Normally I dont like using cocunut flour but this has made me a believer!

      thank you

      Reply
      • Libby Jenkinson

        August 15, 2022 at 10:10 am

        5 stars
        YES!!!!!

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    4. Linette Arnold

      January 01, 2022 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      Why would someone choose to count net carbs vs total carbs?

      Reply
    5. Beth

      July 29, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Have been wanting to try a "mug cake" for quite some time. ...finally tried the Cinnamon Bun version today. Oh my - what was I waiting for??

      Just delicious!! The texture was spot on! My microwave is quite old, I cooked it for 1 minute 50 seconds - but it was perfect! I used an oversized, tall soup mug, and was glad I did!

      Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us!

      Reply
    6. Raya

      January 08, 2021 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      This was really good and tasted similar to the real thing.
      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Gjeanieg

      December 16, 2020 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      This is fantastic! One of the few keto mug cakes I have had, in almost 5 years, that was not gummy or rubbery. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Danielle

        July 29, 2021 at 5:53 pm

        5 stars
        Absolutely ADORE this. Skipped the icing and used sugar free golden syrup and it tasted like pancakes! Absolutely amazing.

        Reply
        • Cindy

          October 11, 2021 at 2:36 am

          3 stars
          Mine didn't turn out. It was too dry, but may have been the large egg. My boyfriend liked it a lot, but I would pass on trying to make it again

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          • Libby Jenkinson

            October 12, 2021 at 3:22 pm

            5 stars
            Yes, using a large egg when the recipe calls for a medium egg will probably have required you to microwave it for a little longer than suggested. I'm glad your boyfriend enjoyed it, maybe next time you might want to try my vanilla berry mug cake, it's the most popular mug cake on the website.

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