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2-Minute Cacao and Walnut Cake with Coconut Flour
Cacao and Walnut Mug Cake: for the days when life says no, but dessert says yes
Craving something chocolatey but don’t feel like baking a whole cake? This quick cacao walnut mug cake is your answer. It’s soft, rich, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have. Just mix everything in a bowl, microwave it, and enjoy a warm, gooey treat in under 5 minutes.
Why you will love and enjoy the benefits of this Cacao and Walnut Cake:
- Fast and easy: No oven needed, ready in minutes.
- Healthier sweet fix: Made with coconut flour, almond milk, and natural sweeteners.
- Single serve: No leftovers to tempt you later.
- Rich flavour: Cacao adds depth, and the walnuts give it a nice crunch.
- Dairy-free and gluten-free: A great option for different diets without missing out on taste.

This single-serve Cacao and Walnut Cake is rich, fast, and surprisingly satisfying. Perfect for anyone looking for a lighter way to indulge
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Single Serve Cacao Cake with Almond Milk and Cashew Butter
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
Description
Moist, rich, and full of nutty flavor, this quick mug cake hits the spot when you want something chocolatey but don’t want to bake an entire cake. It’s made with simple, clean ingredients like coconut flour, cacao, and almond milk. You only need a mug and two minutes in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cashew nut butter
Instructions
- Add everything to a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Pour into a microwave-safe mug.
- Microwave for 2 minutes on high.
- Top with more walnuts and cashew nut butter. Eat warm.
Why You’ll Want to Make This
This cake is soft, satisfying, and just sweet enough. The cacao gives it a deep chocolate flavor, while chopped walnuts add crunch. Coconut flour keeps it light and gluten-free, and the cashew nut butter topping makes it feel extra indulgent.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Stacey
This Cacao and Walnut Cake is soft, rich, and just sweet enough to feel like a real dessert. With coconut flour and almond milk, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free without cutting corners on flavor. All you need is a mug and two minutes

This Cacao and Walnut Cake recipe delivers a rich, chocolatey cake with the crunch of walnuts in just two minutes. It’s made with clean, simple ingredients like coconut flour, almond milk, and cacao. No oven needed, no extra mess, just quick, satisfying flavor in one mug.
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