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Title: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on August 03, 2010, 09:12:20 PM
This the best flour-less chocolate mug cake-try it

1 egg, beaten well

1/2 tsp. vanilla
...
1 Tbs. heavy cream or half/half or CC milk

2 Tbs. cocoa

7 drops FAT TO SKINNY Zero Sweetener

1 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbs. softened butter

In a small bowl, beat egg with fork and add in the rest of the ingredients-pour into 8 oz mug and Microwave for one minute

top with homemade whipped cream ;0
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: kathylowcarb on August 14, 2010, 03:46:21 PM
As soon as I read your recipe, I got up and made it.  I used only 2 and 1/2 Apriva (a Kroger brand sweetner).  It was great! 
thank you!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: kathywill61 on August 14, 2010, 05:50:43 PM
I calculated 13 carbs...is that for one serving?  Each packet of Splenda, which is 2 tsp, has 1 carb.  One for the egg and 2 for the cocoa.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: beebs on August 14, 2010, 06:54:29 PM
Dont use splenda.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on August 15, 2010, 09:06:57 AM
Use stevia or xylitol and you will erase those carbs.This is a great idea Izzet came up with for instant gratification! :)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: TTnomore on August 15, 2010, 09:14:33 AM
I tried it the other night and it was fantastic!!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: paulachappell on August 15, 2010, 02:19:17 PM
Making this for dessert tonight :P
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: gonnagetthere on August 15, 2010, 02:40:11 PM
me too Paula if I have cocca I wonder if I can use sf chocolate sryup instead ?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on August 15, 2010, 02:54:27 PM
I definitely don't use splenda, but that is all some people have. I personally use xylitol or in a pinch truvia.  My Food Lion brand cocoa has no carbs so none there.  About the egg thing...my eggs say no carbs and I use the Egglands best and Nature's Harvest that also say no carbs and have the omega-3s in them.

I love this recipe and glad to hear everyone else is too.  My husband even liked it. ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Doug Varrieur on August 15, 2010, 03:29:15 PM
Hi Izzet, where you been?  :)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on August 15, 2010, 03:45:34 PM
Where do I begin.....lol  Let's just say a slip n fall caused some unpleasant ramifications and I haven't been up to my usual active self. lol  Thanks for asking and hope you have been doing well.

Hugs!
IzzeT
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Doug Varrieur on August 15, 2010, 04:08:17 PM
Bummer! Hope you're feeling better...we missed you :)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: katary on August 15, 2010, 04:26:15 PM
hope youre back to "yourself" SOON:)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on August 16, 2010, 09:28:37 AM
Izzet! I was just asking doug about you! I hope you mend quick! We have missed you! :)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on August 16, 2010, 09:38:56 AM
Thanks so much for the get well wishes...I have missed you all as well and hope things will get better soon....think it's a herniated disk in my neck so been on steroids, anti-inflammatory, etc. and trying to see an Orthopedic but can't get in until the 30th.

BTW do steroids make you hungry and/or gain weight? 
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on August 16, 2010, 09:41:34 AM
yes! especially predizone.Remember Jerry Lewis a couple of years ago>Stay  zero carb for as long as you can.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on August 16, 2010, 09:56:03 AM
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO that's what I'm on...put on 4lbs already....no carbs from now on lol Thanks for letting me know.  Why does it put weight on?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: beebs on August 16, 2010, 11:05:11 AM
Ugh! That sounds very hurty.... :P
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 03, 2010, 11:13:36 PM
This the best flour-less chocolate mug cake-try it

1 egg, beaten well

1/2 tsp. vanilla
...
1 Tbs. heavy cream or half/half or CC milk

2 Tbs. cocoa

5 tsp. of xylitol or 10pk Splenda

1 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbs. softened butter

In a small bowl, beat egg with fork and add in the rest of the ingredients-pour into 8 oz mug and Microwave for one minute

top with homemade whipped cream ;0

I made this tonight and it was awesome.  I wanted something like chocolate cake and this certainly did the trick.  The first time I tried I didn't have a tall enough mug and ended up with a big mess on the bottom tray in my microwave.  This time I used my 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup and microwaved it for 1 1/2 minutes and it turned out great.  Topped with a little ReddiWhip.  Mmmmmmmmmm good.............and no guilt!!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Maddysmom on October 05, 2010, 10:28:50 AM
I made this last night, and it was AMAZING!!!  When it was done, I put a few chopped walnuts on top.  Also, I found that Land of Lakes makes a "redi whip" with no sugar!  I piled it high, and it was totally delicious.  I am not missing the sugar at all!!   Wow!!! 
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 01, 2010, 12:47:30 PM
Today is my daughter's birthday and she expects a cake.  I am the only one in my household with weight and food issues.  They are able to eat one small piece and be satisfied.  Previously they would eat their one small piece and I would eat the rest of it (not in one sitting, but they never feel the need to have a second piece).  So I have decided to make individual Flourl-less Chocolate Mug Cakes for us.  Everyone likes chocolate & Reddi Whip, so we can all have our one serving, there will be no leftovers, and no guilt.  I'll let you know tomorrow what they thought of this idea. 
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: joagain on November 01, 2010, 01:16:44 PM
tell her happy birthday
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on November 01, 2010, 06:12:18 PM
What a great idea schihtzumom!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 02, 2010, 09:58:33 AM
Well the individual Flourless Chocolate Mug Cakes were a hit.  My thin daughter only ate 1/2, that was enough for her (she got a candle on hers).  Her boyfriend ate the whole thing and thought it was very good.  My thin husband rarely eats dessert and didn't want any.  My son was not home for dinner and said he would eat his tonight (he didn't feel the need to eat it as soon as he got home).  I enjoyed mine without guilt, so it worked out well.  If I had gone out and bought a DQ ice cream cake like my daughter usually requests, I would have 3/4 of a cake leftover in the freezer, and now that I am no longer the family garbage disposal, it would have been thrown out.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on November 04, 2010, 09:55:06 AM
I love this idea for kids because they can pick their own ingredients.Really great idea ;D
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on November 10, 2010, 07:33:12 PM
That is so awesome and a great idea!  I'm so happy that it has been a great hit as I just love it! :)  I found the Land O Lakes once but can't find it anymore and can't remember where I found it. lol
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: joagain on November 10, 2010, 09:04:01 PM
I found it at Publix finally
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: izzet on November 11, 2010, 06:06:31 AM
I wish we had one here in Richmond, VA.  I hear they have great deals.  I will keep  searching but I usually just make my own with heavy whipping cream and xylitol and it tastes much better.  It's just he convenience of the can that is nice when I don't have time or don't feel like making some.  lol
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Rena on February 15, 2011, 06:33:59 PM
I'm confused about the carb count in this. How much is it?

Also, can you use SF syrups in replace of the sweetener?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Doug Varrieur on February 15, 2011, 07:51:50 PM
I would say 1 carb for the egg and 2 carbs for the unsweetened cocoa if you use the xylitol instead of splenda and stick with the heavy cream that's it :) YES you can use sugar free syrups to replace sweeteners but remember o make allowance for the extra liquid.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Rena on February 15, 2011, 08:19:12 PM
Thanks, Doug. I'll give it a try sometime. Not tonight, though. I'm itchin' to be able to change my ticker! ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on February 15, 2011, 10:23:21 PM
Check the label on your cocoa Rena.  I use Frye's cocoa and it is 0 carbs.  The store brand NoName has carbs, they must have fillers in it.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ausgirl on February 15, 2011, 10:39:53 PM
Does it really require 10 packets of Splenda?  Yikes!
I have Stevia in packets, do I need that many?  Really?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ausgirl on February 16, 2011, 07:16:46 PM
Ok, I made this tonight and used Stevia instead - 4 pks.
Let me tell you it was AWFUL.
I only had no name cocoa (it had carbs, but I had enough to spare), and it was so overpoweringly bitter and had that yukky fake sugary taste....

Perhaps it was just the Stevia, I followed everything the same as everyone else appears to have.

Oh dear......I had to throw it out!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: joagain on February 16, 2011, 08:01:04 PM
I just dont like the MIM I have tried and tried  any of the things that you make in the micro . I think unless I make Umpas cakes they just are not gonna do it . Try Umpas PB cookies they are veryyyyyyyyyyyyy good ! I am making some next week when I get my xylitol. No sugar alcohols in them .
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ausgirl on February 16, 2011, 08:36:52 PM
Oh Jo, it was AWFUL!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on February 16, 2011, 10:07:41 PM
Xylitol is better for baking. 
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ausgirl on February 16, 2011, 10:20:14 PM
I'll have to get some and try it again maybe....I really needed something sweet and after your post yesterday really wanted to try it....sometimes you just shouldn't digress from the original recipe eh?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Rena on February 18, 2011, 03:11:53 PM
I still haven't tried it, but thanks for the tip, ShihTizuMom. Right now we only have Splenda and I use that sparingly. We bought a big box at Costco a long time before starting FTS and I wanted to use most of it up before buying something new. I'll give this recipe a try sometime, though.

I do like the One-Minute Muffin mix with chocolate syrup in it, which to me, is pretty cake-like.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on February 18, 2011, 03:22:34 PM
Yes it is good with the 5 tsp. of xylitol.  I made it in my 2 cup pyrex measuring cup (I used a coffee mug the first time and it overflowed and made a big mess).  I microwaved it for 1 1/2 minutes.  I used Fry's Cocoa and it was 0 net carbs.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Maddysmom on July 21, 2011, 09:04:04 PM
I ran back across this recipe tonight and had forgotten how good it is.  I thought I'd post to put this back up as current so some of the new folks could try it.  Be sure to us a HUGE coffe cup or a small pyrex dish.  Mine kinda ran over the top during cooking.  SOOO good!   ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: Doug Varrieur on September 07, 2013, 10:53:00 AM
Instant chocolate fix!  ::)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: anjelhands on September 28, 2013, 03:56:42 AM


This the best flour-less chocolate mug cake-try it

1 egg, beaten well

1/2 tsp. vanilla
...
1 Tbs. heavy cream or half/half or CC milk

2 Tbs. cocoa

7 drops FAT TO SKINNY Zero Sweetener

1 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbs. softened butter

In a small bowl, beat egg with fork and add in the rest of the ingredients-pour into 8 oz mug and Microwave for one minute

top with homemade whipped cream ;0

What is CC milk?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on September 28, 2013, 09:35:31 AM
coconut milk , almond milk, 1/2 and 1/2, or whipping cream would all work ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: anjelhands on September 28, 2013, 10:16:43 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on September 29, 2013, 09:44:49 AM
You are welcome :)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: juvee on April 12, 2014, 09:00:35 PM
Hi there,

Check the label on your cocoa Rena.  I use Frye's cocoa and it is 0 carbs.  The store brand NoName has carbs, they must have fillers in it.

I saw this post about cocoa with zero carbs - is it available online anywhere?

The lowest carb cocoa I can get here in Australia is 11.4 g of carbs per 100g.

Would love a "no carb" cocoa!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on April 14, 2014, 10:00:27 AM
Food Lion brand is 0 carbs,but 0 carb cocoa powders are hard to find.You dont need a lot of powder for recipes usually just a couple tablespoons.What are you trying to make?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: juvee on April 15, 2014, 12:02:52 AM
Hi Umpa,

I use cocoa daily (hot chocolate or choc shake).  Every little carb saving counts.

While we do have at least one good online store in Australia for low carb products (www.lowcarbcentral.com.au (http://www.lowcarbcentral.com.au)) our supermarkets have nothing that is specifically low carb.  It is very hard to find anything sugar free that does not contain malitol and similar "tummy" issue products.  I keep waiting for the low carb penny to drop...taking a long time I must say.

I mostly use regular foods (meat, veges, cream cheese, cream, frozen berries) but it is nice to have a good supply of low carb items to supplement things.

I would order the Lion zero carb cocoa if it was available online - have not found it anywhere so far though.

Another thing we do not have here is unsweetened baker's chocolate.  The closest I have found is cooking chocolate but it contains about 55 c per 200g block (similar to Lindt).

We Aussies just have to be more inventive to keep things interesting.  Sites like yours help tremendously!

 
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: morgan on April 15, 2014, 05:18:37 AM
IGA and selected chemists stock chocolate by the Sugarless Company -dark choc has malitol but only has O.002/sq (8g) which I use for cooking. It is expensive at around $6/200g (?) block.  Still works out cheaper than having to pay postage.  I have tried various avenues to obtain some.  Amazon wanted to charge something like $24 for postage: Then no longer shipped food items to Australia.  If you find something let me know :)

There is a thread on the forum where we talked about a mix of cocoa & copha as 'emergency' baking choc.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on April 15, 2014, 09:36:26 AM
If I can help you convert your recipes just go to the homepage and ask Umpa.Do you have the Fat to Skinny Bakery book?You can get it free with 50 posts  ;) I tried to use products that are in the grocery store.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ereino on April 15, 2014, 01:49:31 PM
I just saw this recipe and am going to give it a try once I can find the no carb cocoa.
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: juvee on April 15, 2014, 10:01:07 PM
Hi Morgan,

Yes, I've seen the Sugarless Company products.  I tried the white chocolate and loved it.  BUT!  Regretted it afterwards.  The darn malitol - packs a putrid punch.

No malitol for me anymore.

I can eat the The Well Naturally milk chocolate without any side effects - just have to watch the portion size.  A bar is 45 g and around 4c I think.

I am going to research cocoa more fully over Easter and will let you know how that goes.

Thanks for the tip about cocoa and copha as Baker's choc substitute.  Will add that to my bag of tricks.

I do order things from Amazon every so often.  Hating waiting for overseas deliveries to arrive though - gosh I'm impatient!

Will keep you posted of any good finds (hopefully local).
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: juvee on April 15, 2014, 10:04:41 PM
Thanks Umpa for offer of help with recipe conversion.

My issue is more about sourcing basic products with low or zero carb count.  Very little available here in Australia. 

I have purchased the bakery book and the regular cookbook and the product book.  Great reading!

Have purchased zucchini and hope to make your carrotless carrot cake in next day or so.

Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on April 16, 2014, 02:40:56 PM
Grandsons favorite! Just follow the directions exactly ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ereino on April 17, 2014, 05:39:11 PM
Oh my goodness, this is a real treat.  My husband even liked it, and that's saying a LOT!  LOL.....  I got a really good organic cocoa powder and watched the carb count.  The container is at home, but is wasn't bad at all.  Treated a few people at work along with the ready whip.  they loved it.  I LOVE THIS FORUM!!!
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on April 18, 2014, 09:35:42 AM
This is a great recipe for people on the go! ;)
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: mouseissue on April 18, 2014, 11:48:46 AM
If you feel like a nut... :P Try folding in a handful of chopped walnuts. ;D ;D ;D

Tony
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: ereino on April 18, 2014, 12:44:34 PM
I was actually thinking of instead of vanilla extract to put in almond extract and then a few crushed almonds.  Might give this a try this weekend.  How do you think some almond flour...not much...would work?  Maybe 1 tspn?
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: umpa on April 19, 2014, 08:52:48 AM
Yes.Ereino you are 29 pounds down ,that is awesome!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Best Flour-less Chocolate Mug Cake I've tried
Post by: mouseissue on April 19, 2014, 10:24:19 AM
Hooray on the 29 pound loss, Ellie! :) :) :) :) :)

Almonds are another good option.
So are peanuts or pistachios.

I discovered that changing the extract flavor
often makes a world of difference in the taste.

Tony