🥩 Ultimate Carnivore High-Protein Mug Cake (Strict-Friendly)
This is a zero-plant, high-protein, carnivore-compliant mug cake you can make in 3–5 minutes. No flour, no sweeteners, no cocoa — just animal-based ingredients.
🧈 Ingredients (1 serving)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
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1 tbsp melted butter
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1 scoop unflavored beef protein isolate or egg white protein
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1 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for softer texture)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Strict version: Use egg + butter + beef protein only.
🥄 Equipment
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Microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz)
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Fork or mini whisk
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a mug, whisk:
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Egg
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Cream cheese
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Melted butter
Mix until smooth and lump-free.
2️⃣ Add Protein
Stir in:
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Protein powder
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Heavy cream (if using)
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Salt (optional)
Mix until fully combined. Batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
3️⃣ Microwave
Cook on high for:
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60 seconds (soft center)
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75–90 seconds (fully set)
Microwave strengths vary — start lower to avoid rubbery texture.
4️⃣ Rest
Let sit for 1–2 minutes. Texture improves as it cools.
🥩 Macros (Approximate)
Using beef protein + cream cheese:
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Protein: 30–40g
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Fat: 25–35g
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Carbs: 1–2g
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Calories: ~400–500
(Varies by brand.)
🔥 Texture Options
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More cake-like: Add ½ tsp baking powder (if not strict).
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More custard-like: Reduce protein slightly.
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More dense & bread-like: Skip cream.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I bake this instead of microwave?
Yes. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes in a small ramekin.
Q2: Why is my mug cake rubbery?
Overcooking or too much protein powder.
Reduce cook time or add a little heavy cream.
Q3: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes:
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Replace cream cheese with 1 extra egg yolk.
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Use beef protein isolate.
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Keep butter or use tallow.
Q4: Is whey protein allowed?
Depends on your carnivore strictness:
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Strict: Usually no (milk derivative).
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Animal-based relaxed: Yes, if tolerated.
Q5: Can I sweeten it?
Strict carnivore: No sweeteners.
Animal-based relaxed: small amount of raw honey (not strict).
Q6: Can I meal prep this?
Best eaten fresh.
However, you can:
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Mix dry + wet separately
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Store in fridge
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Microwave when ready
