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Occasionally when I make a mug cake, I replace the egg with a heaping tablespoon of mayo...no eggy taste, adds moisture and some lift also more calories. The texture is pretty good, more like a traditional, full size cupcake. I started watching you for the recipe battles but stayed for your entertaining and brutal honesty. Not disappointed.
Growing up, mayonnaise cake was something my mom made fairly often. So, I think I'll try that, especially if the texture is more cake-like. Most mug cakes I've tried have a bit of a rubbery texture. Not horribly so, but definitely not a cakey texture to them.
back when i was a mugcake making gurl, i would mix up an entire quart jar of just the dry ingredients and when i wanted to make a mugcake i would spoon out however much needed into a cup and add the wet ingredients. worked like a charm and no need to drag everything out for just one cake. and thanks for the re-inspiration!
Keto junk food is not a recipe for long term success. The more that is learned about these sweeteners, the worse they are proven to be for us. Almond flour is also not a health food. Oxidized crap unless you pick and grind the almonds yourself.
@@barbara5563 if you triple the recipe, take 1/3 of the mixture. it would probably be easier going by weight, just put the mug on the scale and scoop out 1/3 of the total weight and make sure you write it on the container 👍
Well Wes… TH-cam hasn’t been pushing you into my feed for a while now and this came up today so I clicked on it… amazing weight loss…. Keep it up!🎉 Looking so vibrant.
Wes, I’ve been watching your videos for a while and have missed some for a few months because they’ve not been in my feed. I just have to say you look fabulous!! Great job on the weight loss.
I always mix up 3 eggs and separate into a 6 compartment silicon cube tray. Once frozen you pop them out into a freezer bag and that half egg is all you need for a single mug cake with no eggy taste ☺ Last for a couple months in the freezer.
That's a great idea. I was going try to get the smallest eggs available. My neighbor sells little bantam eggs. The Bantam Chickens lay a egg about half the size of a large store bought egg.
Mix your cocoa powder with your sugar first and it will blend in beautifully. No lumps, no powder flying all over the kitchen, and no tears of frustration.
OMG, Wes-you look amazing! I’m still in a skilled nursing facility recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. It’s not the place to be if you are trying to maintain low-carb or keto, but, I plan to be home soon and will be following keto/low-carb to the very best of my ability. Thank you so, so much for all you do! ❤
@@HighfalutinLowCarb I had a shoulder replacement - no choice, had a bad fall, broke the top of my arm bone badly. If your father opts for this surgery, make sure he follow through with the physical therapy. It's not hard, but most people don't do it. You stick with it - and your range of motion improves - and I have great range of motion. That arm is not as strong as it was, especially, say, pulling something heavy off a high shelf (I can do it - just have to be very careful). I wish him good luck with this. (My shoulder is sometimes sore, but I'm very active - yardwork, firewood hauling, computer use, and so on. Overall I'm not in pain, and much of the day I have no idea I have the prosthetic shoulder (metal) in there - it just doesn't occur to me. Now, any surgery is a risk - he of course needs to pay attention to what his doctors say and not some person on the internet like me. But there is a chance - if he needs this to end arthritis pain - that it will work).
Cocoa powder is hard to mix in because it’s hydrophobic. It’s best to either use a small amount of water to make a paste before incorporating it with liquids or to mix it with the fat into a paste. Another option is to make the batter in its entirety before adding the cocoa powder and it will mix together but there can be cocoa powder balls if it’s not mixed well.
Watching you react to your old video gave me the feels that I get when I read my Facebook posts from 2009. EEEEEK. On a plus side, you have aged like a fine wine. You look amazing and I appreciate your work here!
Bless you Wes. You have changed our lives. I've been on a ketogenic diet for six years and now, because of you, I can eat delicious variants of all the foods we grew up with. Bought your book (which is great by the way), one of your aprons and a coffee cup to spread the word at work. You have done more to help us stay ketogenic and thusly had a more positive impact on human health than all major medical associations are research institutions. I am a research scientist with colleagues at these institutions and with due respect they are way behind the low-carb learning curve. I haven't felt this healthy and satisfied for almost fifty years (I"m 60, 6'2", 165 lbs and no inflammation). Again, bless you Wes.
I made a mug cake based on a commenters instruction on another video and the texture was amazing. I tweaked it a little bit based on some ingredients, but overall the same result. This is what I used: 3 tbs almond flour, 1/2 tbs egg white protein powder, 1 tbs sweetener blend, 1/4 tsp BP, 1 tbs SF vanilla pudding mix, (whisk dry together). Wet ingredients: 1 large egg, 1 tbs vanilla extract, 1 tbs melted unsalted butter, 2 tbs sour cream and whisk. combine dry into wet slowly whisking in the dry ingredients until a smooth batter. Pour into a greased high mug and microwave 90-100 seconds depending on microwave. ( I have an low wattage Ikea microwave so mine takes almost double the time)
I’m going to try the first mug cake. It looked the yummiest to me. When I have all the ingredients out, sometimes I’ll make two separate mug cakes. Sometimes I get out some snack bags and measure all the dry ingredients. Label the bags. Then when you want one, you just need to add the wet ingredients. Love your videos!
Hey Wes! I'm so glad you are trying newer recipes. Like you said, a lot has changed and new ingredients have been created in the past five or so years. Thanks for including the coconut flour option recipe!
Happy to see this!! You said you wanted to give us some "do-over" videos and so it begins! Right back to the beginning! Doesn't seem like much has changed in the mug cake world - still pretty much more trouble than they're worth! 😂 But you looked like you truly enjoyed the first one, so next time I'm feeling a little peckish for done thing sweet, I'm heading straight to give it a try! You just look so happy and healthy and I'm smiling for you! 😊
I’m so glad to have found your channel. I love your reviews and often search for one when buying products to help choose. I greatly enjoy your family’s involvement. Thank you for helping me keep keto. ❤❤❤
OMG! Who ARE you…Wesley’s younger brother? Just kidding…You look fantastic! You’re living proof that low carb works. I ALWAYS love watching you cook and your hilarious reactions, but even more inspiring than your normally witty and honest delivery is seeing someone successfully doing low carb over time. Congratulations!❤
I just got through watching your chocolate cake recipes from 2 years ago and I clicked on this video and when I saw you I was extremely proud of your weight loss. You stated that you were struggling doing the quarantine time and I am glad that you were able to make it through it safely. Continue doing your cooking different recipes because I really enjoy them and your honesty.
I love revisiting older topics. Thank you for all you do. By the way, yesterday I made your chicken divan. It is GREAT even though I reduced the mushroom soup part to much. It was still great. Can't wait to make it again even though i am eating it as leftovers. I recently restarted keto and it is so much easier now with all the different recipes. A big thank you for trying different recipes, it really helps me out.
So glad to have you back, you look great! I wonder what that blueberry one would be like with a bit of lemon juice and zest. You just can't go wrong with chocolate though, can you?
Hello Wes, I have just started eating a low carb lifestyle. My father was a diabetic and I need to watch my sugar content also. I never comment on websites, you are definitely the exception. Thank you so much for inspiring me with your recipes and genuine southern charm. I love watching your recipe battles. You make eating low carb fun! I wish you the best and God Bless you.
i am giggling so much at your flashbacks and your "haven't learned to cook" thank you so much for doing this and your other videos, you always put a smile on my face. stay well and stay safe! peace !
I'm enjoying the recipe revamp. I've been sneaking in Now Brand liquid monk fruit sweetener to cut back on sugar. Nobody's caught on yet, hehe. I like to mix multiple mug cake dry ingredients in individual 8oz jelly jars so I don't have to drag everything out every time I want one.
If you need a good easy dessert get some rebel ice cream. Holy moly that stuff is good. Mug cakes are so disappointing and not worth it. Just make any dessert from All day I dream about food. She’s got it figured out as far as keto desserts. Caroline’s cookbook is really worth it. She’s got it linked on her channel (all day I dream about food).
Your honest, unfiltered reviews are THE reason I started following, subscribed and follow. I’m not a supporter of the participation trophy for all. And yes, you are looking great!
I'm so glad you're back to releasing content on a regular basis! You've been sincerely missed! Thanks so much for making the content you do! Much love from our home to yours! As always looking forward to the next video!
Wes, I like the idea of your revisiting some older videos. There is a whole new generation of Keto folks and many new products out there to include. Thanks for the video. I don't like mug cakes...but if you take the exact same recipes, and cook them for 8 minutes in either a Dash mini bundt cake maker or a Dash egg bites maker, it changes the whole game. They are delish. I also add options from time to time, cream cheese, sour cream, pecans or walnuts. Serious Keto did a good VS comparing the two ways of cooking.
Are you kidding me!!! Those were the best videos ever!! Especially the mud cake one😂😂😂! Priceless!! Your looking great my friend, glad your back! Good stuff!
Was dying for white cake tonight. Been on lectin free diet now for a couple of years, lost 50 lbs. Made a white cake using coconut flour, added frozen blueberries and a handful of sugar free dark chocolate baking chips.. OmG ..I’m in heaven! And I hate baking and cooking but because of successful weight control would not violate my diet.
WES!!! You look healthy and amazing!! I think your review flashbacks were from your kitchen in Northern Florida, we’ve been watching you for years! Love the mug cake reviews! ~Cara 😊
Great to see you back on Video again Wes! You look fantastic! I recently purchased a DASH Mini Bundt Cake maker and have discovered that mug cake recipes work really well in it. I have to increase the recipe a bit to compensate for the larger size of the cake, but it comes out much moister than when it's microwaved. I think chia seeds or flax flour can be substituted for an egg. It would be interesting to see how that worked in changing the flavor of some of these recipes.
@@jillmadigan9841 that’s basically what I do. Or double the recipe and save half for another cake when I make only one. Not all of them require an egg.
I just love your content Mr. Wesley!! If I'm going to spend my time watching an informative video of recipes I want to know if the money and time to make them is worth it. I appreciate your honesty!! So, honesty and humor keep me searching your videos!!!
I usually do a batter that makes 2 mug cakes.....as I find one egg makes it quite eggy for a single. I had to make something that could mimic moist boxed cakes. in a bowl....blend 3 tbs almond flour 1 tsp sweetener (I blend Allulose with erythritol) 1 tsp egg white protein 1 tsp sugar free vanilla pudding powder 1/4 tsp baking powder wet....in a bowl with lip 1 large beaten egg 1 tbs sour cream 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbs melted butter (use a little to grease tall cups) Mix wet together...gradually add dry. divide batter into two greased tall cups. (it will rise high before settling) microwave separately for 90 seconds each depending on microwave. those suckers will slip right out once slightly cooled. it can keep in the freezer once cooled. **** i usualy make whip cream in my nutribullet and dice strawberries with a pinch of sweetener. cut cakes in layers with berries and cream in and on top. Makes a great trifle with strawberry jelly, sugar free pudding and whip cream.
Holy cow Wes, you look fabulous……not that you weren’t a cheeky lad before! The format on updated recipes is great. I’ve done Keto for years & just finished a 90 day Carnivore challenge over the holidays. Seems brown butter bites are the new thing so maybe make a couple batches using different flavorings (cinnamon, peppermint, almond etc).
Thanks so much! And congrats on your success, too! I haven’t been “brave” enough to try carnivore yet, but curious how my body will handle it. I’ll report back if I do!
Wes, I want your carrot cake, mug cake, and loved your comments Mark. Your honest and you say whatever pops your head about the recipes you’re making. Keep making those comments and your recipes too.
Allulose isn't interchangeable with erythritol based sweeteners in every recipe. It burns fast and makes baked goods moist to the point of wet mush or soft crumbly mess if you use too much.
@@HighfalutinLowCarb you're welcome, thanks always happy to help! I've loved your channel since I found it in 2020, you partly inspired me to start mine actually so thank you!
Just made Jen's chocolate mug cake! Omg I cannot believe how delicious it is! Used allulose + a little extra. It's perfect! Thanks for sharing the recipe Wes!
Wes, I was watching you on my television, and I had to open the TH-cam app on my phone to tell you how freakin' awesome you look! I haven't been on the keto train very much lately, so I haven't been watching your videos, but I'm trying to get on the train again, and your video popped up. Let me say that your weight loss is inspirational. You look so good. Keep up the good work and keep sifting!
I don't experience the eggy flavor in things, I do experience the eggy texture, for example, I hate quiche or baked egg cups. My understanding is what causes the eggy flavor is the yolk. Possibly try replacing a whole egg with carton egg whites (or find recipes that use up the yolk(s). One whole large egg is 3 Tbs, 2 of those are the egg white and 1 is the yolk. So, if one wanted to replace a whole egg with just egg whites, try using 3 Tbs of white, or just have it less lofty and use 2 Tbs of egg white.
Thanks for the new comparison! I'm glad there is a coconut flour version for the first cake since those of us with problems with nuts would otherwise be out of luck. I do like (and very much need) the inherent portion control of mug cakes. These recipes use the ingredients of old so it not surprising you encountered many of the same issues. As you know you are not a fan of inappropriately eggy things, please look for recipes that use only egg whites for lift - as I have gotten there too with regards to eggs in terms of taste and texture! It would be great to really test recipes that use more recently embraced/available ingredients like allulose, lupin flour, egg white powder, tara gum, acacia fiber, glucomannan, inulin with yeast/proofing, and different protein powders (whey, casein, plant).
i mix my cake dry ingredients in a large batch and only have to add butter & egg per cake in the mug as i make it. that def avoids the dreaded work of pulling things out for a tiny little cake. works great.
Using powdered butter and powdered vanilla, I have made Jennifer Banz' chocolate mug cake recipe into little bags for stocking stuffers. I think it needs 2T of cocoa powder, at least using the brand I have, which is Anthony's raw cocoa powder. I also add a 1/4 tsp of expresso powder or instant coffee for richness. They turn out great - all the recipient has to do is add the egg and maybe a teaspoon of water, mix, microwave!
Wow! I haven't been to your channel (or anyone else"s) in a while. You're looking fantastic these days ... not that you didn't always look fantastic, but I can see you've slimmed down. Sorry, i hate it when people say that to me, but I feel a little more liberal about it since you and I have been working on similar goals for ourselves. These recipes look good. I'm glad you gave use the heads up on which one you prefer. You have wonderufl content and I've been following you for a long while (when I can get here!). All the best to you and your family too! Hugs all around, Wesley
Thx for this update Wes. I very much enjoyed this updated video, but really loved watching you react to that earlier one you did. OMGoodness that was just too fun. :)
I see a lot of people have been commenting on your appearance. You have ALWAYS been adorable and engaging but they're right - you're looking pretty darn spicy! Good job! It's great motivation for people new to lo-carb diets to see even though we get older we can actually look better if we stick to it! Thanks for your hard work!
Instead of a whole egg I replace it with 3 Tbsp liquid egg whites which so whisk a bit. It gives the mug cake the lift and fluffiness the egg brings to the party WITHOUT the egg yolky taste. Hope you try it sometime .
Really liked the eggless mug cake/brownie. Not sure if you noticed about 3/4 down in the article for this recipe she called it a mug cake/brownie. I tweeked it a bit, used heavy cream instead of almond milk, and added 3/4 tbsp soft butter to keep it from drying out while cooking. It was gooey and I added heavy cream after cooking and it was delicious. I'm definitely not a fan of almond flour, so next time I'll try coconut flour.
As an older baker from way back, first mix all dry ingredients together. Whip the eggs and then slowly whip in the melted butter. Then combine together.
Thank you for sharing these mug cake videos! Try putting the cocoa powder in first on top of the melted butter. That should help it mix easier without throwing powder everywhere. Best wishes!
I like using egg yolk only for a less spongy, eggy cake. I also like using sweetener blends like the Truvia baking blend as I noticed my favourite treats (like Russell Stover no sugar added) had multiple sweetners. Love this channel, by the way.
I just made the chocolate without the chocolate chips. Hands down, this is the best mug cake I've ever eaten!!!! I used Allulose instead of Swerve. I will definitely make this again!!! Thank you for sharing her website!!
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had time to watch your videos, working really cuts into my fun time 😂, but when I popped into this one my immediate reaction was “OMG, Wes looks fantastic!” 🤩👏
I just pulled my first mug cake ever and I used Victoria’s Keto Kitchen mug cake recipe as well as her perfected keto flour. It’s cooling now but I could smell the egg as soon as I pulled it out of the microwave. So next time I will try a tablespoon of mayonnaise instead of the egg as a poster commented below. That said, if you use Victoria’s keto flour, it is super quick as it only requires 3 additional ingredients (baking powder, sweetener and vanilla extract) and it took less than 5 minutes to make.
For somebody who has a sweet tooth and wants to eat mug cakes I could suggest taking out all these ingredients and pre mixing your dry ingredients in say a small bowl with a cover like a condiment cup that you take along with you and this way when you're ready for a mug cake we got to do is dump in the Ramekin and add your egg milk or whatever liquids you got to add to it and you're good to go because having a drag all those ingredients out every time you want a mug cake is a lot of work in my opinion and I have done it
I made the one by Jennifer with Zero Sugar Peanut Butter. I used Bocha Sweet. If I didn't know any better I would have thought I was cheating. It was out of this world. Loved this video. I also tried mug cakes years ago and they were a huge let down.
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Occasionally when I make a mug cake, I replace the egg with a heaping tablespoon of mayo...no eggy taste, adds moisture and some lift also more calories. The texture is pretty good, more like a traditional, full size cupcake. I started watching you for the recipe battles but stayed for your entertaining and brutal honesty. Not disappointed.
Eggs are getting expensive... I'll have to try that 🤷🏽
Oh my goodness!! I'm going to try that. Thank you for sharing.
@@avastacia my thoughts exactly
@@theodosios2615Good point! No egg allergy, mayo also contains oil so it's a good substitute for eggs without the eggy taste.
Growing up, mayonnaise cake was something my mom made fairly often. So, I think I'll try that, especially if the texture is more cake-like. Most mug cakes I've tried have a bit of a rubbery texture. Not horribly so, but definitely not a cakey texture to them.
back when i was a mugcake making gurl, i would mix up an entire quart jar of just the dry ingredients and when i wanted to make a mugcake i would spoon out however much needed into a cup and add the wet ingredients. worked like a charm and no need to drag everything out for just one cake. and thanks for the re-inspiration!
Smart.
Keto junk food is not a recipe for long term success. The more that is learned about these sweeteners, the worse they are proven to be for us. Almond flour is also not a health food. Oxidized crap unless you pick and grind the almonds yourself.
My thoughts exactly- gf gal here I made dry mixes for “flour” pancake mix etc
How would you know how much to add?
@@barbara5563 if you triple the recipe, take 1/3 of the mixture. it would probably be easier going by weight, just put the mug on the scale and scoop out 1/3 of the total weight and make sure you write it on the container 👍
Wes, I haven't seen you for the past few months! OMG you have lost weight and gotten in great shape! Great job!
Thank you so much, Silvia! 🧡💛
I noticed it, too!! Looking great, Wes!!
Well Wes… TH-cam hasn’t been pushing you into my feed for a while now and this came up today so I clicked on it… amazing weight loss…. Keep it up!🎉 Looking so vibrant.
I came into the comments to say the same thing!
Wes, I’ve been watching your videos for a while and have missed some for a few months because they’ve not been in my feed. I just have to say you look fabulous!! Great job on the weight loss.
I always mix up 3 eggs and separate into a 6 compartment silicon cube tray. Once frozen you pop them out into a freezer bag and that half egg is all you need for a single mug cake with no eggy taste ☺ Last for a couple months in the freezer.
That's a great idea. I was going try to get the smallest eggs available. My neighbor sells little bantam eggs. The Bantam Chickens lay a egg about half the size of a large store bought egg.
Thank you for this tip!!
Mix your cocoa powder with your sugar first and it will blend in beautifully. No lumps, no powder flying all over the kitchen, and no tears of frustration.
can't use sugar on keto
@@susans7091 Okay. Mix your cocoa powder with erythritol or monk fruit or allulose or aspartame or stevia .....
OMG, Wes-you look amazing! I’m still in a skilled nursing facility recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. It’s not the place to be if you are trying to maintain low-carb or keto, but, I plan to be home soon and will be following keto/low-carb to the very best of my ability. Thank you so, so much for all you do! ❤
Thank you, Marina! My father is considering shoulder replacement as well. Best of luck on your recovery! 🧡💛
@@HighfalutinLowCarb I had a shoulder replacement - no choice, had a bad fall, broke the top of my arm bone badly. If your father opts for this surgery, make sure he follow through with the physical therapy. It's not hard, but most people don't do it. You stick with it - and your range of motion improves - and I have great range of motion. That arm is not as strong as it was, especially, say, pulling something heavy off a high shelf (I can do it - just have to be very careful). I wish him good luck with this.
(My shoulder is sometimes sore, but I'm very active - yardwork, firewood hauling, computer use, and so on. Overall I'm not in pain, and much of the day I have no idea I have the prosthetic shoulder (metal) in there - it just doesn't occur to me. Now, any surgery is a risk - he of course needs to pay attention to what his doctors say and not some person on the internet like me. But there is a chance - if he needs this to end arthritis pain - that it will work).
Cocoa powder is hard to mix in because it’s hydrophobic. It’s best to either use a small amount of water to make a paste before incorporating it with liquids or to mix it with the fat into a paste. Another option is to make the batter in its entirety before adding the cocoa powder and it will mix together but there can be cocoa powder balls if it’s not mixed well.
I mix powders in the melted ingredients
You can also use brewed coffee to mix the cocoa powder paste. Coffee brings out the chocolate flavor, so it's a good choice.
You can mix cocoa powder w/almond flour first, and after add to wet ingredients
Watching you react to your old video gave me the feels that I get when I read my Facebook posts from 2009. EEEEEK. On a plus side, you have aged like a fine wine. You look amazing and I appreciate your work here!
Ha! Thank you so much, Alicia. Really appreciate the kind words of support! 🧡💛
Bless you Wes. You have changed our lives. I've been on a ketogenic diet for six years and now, because of you, I can eat delicious variants of all the foods we grew up with. Bought your book (which is great by the way), one of your aprons and a coffee cup to spread the word at work. You have done more to help us stay ketogenic and thusly had a more positive impact on human health than all major medical associations are research institutions. I am a research scientist with colleagues at these institutions and with due respect they are way behind the low-carb learning curve. I haven't felt this healthy and satisfied for almost fifty years (I"m 60, 6'2", 165 lbs and no inflammation). Again, bless you Wes.
Just made this & it was absoluteloy delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! This is def a keeper for when I have a chocolate craving:)
I made a mug cake based on a commenters instruction on another video and the texture was amazing.
I tweaked it a little bit based on some ingredients, but overall the same result.
This is what I used: 3 tbs almond flour, 1/2 tbs egg white protein powder, 1 tbs sweetener blend, 1/4 tsp BP, 1 tbs SF vanilla pudding mix, (whisk dry together).
Wet ingredients: 1 large egg, 1 tbs vanilla extract, 1 tbs melted unsalted butter, 2 tbs sour cream and whisk. combine dry into wet slowly whisking in the dry ingredients until a smooth batter. Pour into a greased high mug and microwave 90-100 seconds depending on microwave. ( I have an low wattage Ikea microwave so mine takes almost double the time)
1 pk keto chow, 1 egg, 1/4 t baking powder, 2T melted butter, 2 T heavy cream, 1/2 t vanilla, 3 drops stevia, Stir all at once and m.w. for 60 sec.
I’ve got to try the Keto Chow!
Does it really take an entire package of Keto Chow for one mug cake?
@@tammybacha9813 yes, I use it as a meal.
Keto chow way too expensive I live in Canada and price is out of this world
@@HighfalutinLowCarb Keto Chow is one of the yummiest creations in the world. You can check Chris and Miriam's Keto Chow TH-cam channel.
Wes, it is fabulous seeing you again on the “tube” . Your humor is great! We need more Wes in our life for sure! Thanks for being the genuine YOU!
Thanks so much! More to come! 🙃🧡💛
Yay! I'm loving the revamping of these older classic favorites!!! Thanks, Wes!
Thanks, Sarah! Glad you like them! 🧡💛
I found the best way to incorporate the cocoa is to whisk it together with all the dry ingredients first!🥰🥰🥰
I’m going to try the first mug cake. It looked the yummiest to me. When I have all the ingredients out, sometimes I’ll make two separate mug cakes. Sometimes I get out some snack bags and measure all the dry ingredients. Label the bags. Then when you want one, you just need to add the wet ingredients. Love your videos!
That is an amazing idea!
@@HerdingChickens use the freezer bags and note the wet ingredients you need to add
Wes, it's good to have you back. You make your videos so fun to watch along with your comments = a daily dose of happiness 😊
Much Respect on crediting and linking the original creaters!!! All too many out there don't, so thank you!
So glad you are sharing more mug cake options. I loved the last one too. You also look amazing!
Hey Wes! I'm so glad you are trying newer recipes. Like you said, a lot has changed and new ingredients have been created in the past five or so years. Thanks for including the coconut flour option recipe!
Happy to see this!! You said you wanted to give us some "do-over" videos and so it begins! Right back to the beginning!
Doesn't seem like much has changed in the mug cake world - still pretty much more trouble than they're worth! 😂 But you looked like you truly enjoyed the first one, so next time I'm feeling a little peckish for done thing sweet, I'm heading straight to give it a try!
You just look so happy and healthy and I'm smiling for you! 😊
I’m so glad to have found your channel. I love your reviews and often search for one when buying products to help choose. I greatly enjoy your family’s involvement. Thank you for helping me keep keto. ❤❤❤
Mix dry ingredients together separately, then add to butter and eggs.
OMG! Who ARE you…Wesley’s younger brother? Just kidding…You look fantastic! You’re living proof that low carb works. I ALWAYS love watching you cook and your hilarious reactions, but even more inspiring than your normally witty and honest delivery is seeing someone successfully doing low carb over time. Congratulations!❤
So happy to see you back on and sharing your recipe tests. Your time away was good for you as others said you look healthy and happy.
Thanks, Chris! 🧡💛
I just got through watching your chocolate cake recipes from 2 years ago and I clicked on this video and when I saw you I was extremely proud of your weight loss. You stated that you were struggling doing the quarantine time and I am glad that you were able to make it through it safely. Continue doing your cooking different recipes because I really enjoy them and your honesty.
I love revisiting older topics. Thank you for all you do. By the way, yesterday I made your chicken divan. It is GREAT even though I reduced the mushroom soup part to much. It was still great. Can't wait to make it again even though i am eating it as leftovers. I recently restarted keto and it is so much easier now with all the different recipes. A big thank you for trying different recipes, it really helps me out.
So glad to have you back, you look great! I wonder what that blueberry one would be like with a bit of lemon juice and zest. You just can't go wrong with chocolate though, can you?
Good idea about lemon juice and zest! There are those few who just don't "get" chocolate or, worse yet, are allergic.
I went back and re-watched the original mug cake battle. It was so funny! Your honesty about triggers was so on point too.
Thank you, Butterfly. 🧡💛
Hello Wes, I have just started eating a low carb lifestyle. My father was a diabetic and I need to watch my sugar content also. I never comment on websites, you are definitely the exception. Thank you so much for inspiring me with your recipes and genuine southern charm. I love watching your recipe battles. You make eating low carb fun! I wish you the best and God Bless you.
I leave out the yolk that helps with the eggy flavor.
i am giggling so much at your flashbacks and your "haven't learned to cook" thank you so much for doing this and your other videos, you always put a smile on my face. stay well and stay safe! peace !
Wes....you look great! Good for you brother. Love your videos. So well done, funny and professional all at the same time
Looking good Wes! Thanks for readdressing this category!
I don't mind what you said before at all. You told your truth. Hoping you find one we can all try because you do all the work. Love your channel.
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Dude you’ve lost weight since last time I saw you. Good job!
I'm enjoying the recipe revamp. I've been sneaking in Now Brand liquid monk fruit sweetener to cut back on sugar. Nobody's caught on yet, hehe. I like to mix multiple mug cake dry ingredients in individual 8oz jelly jars so I don't have to drag everything out every time I want one.
Perfect if you find one you like!
I love these mini cakes. I use my mini Bundt maker and instead of the microwave. Less airy More like cake.
I've found that 1 tablespoon of beaten egg is enough to get the lift and texture from the egg. And I freeze the rest of the egg for next time.
If you need a good easy dessert get some rebel ice cream. Holy moly that stuff is good. Mug cakes are so disappointing and not worth it. Just make any dessert from All day I dream about food. She’s got it figured out as far as keto desserts. Caroline’s cookbook is really worth it. She’s got it linked on her channel (all day I dream about food).
Love Carolyn's stuff! She's fantastic and every recipe of her's I've ever made is top notch!
I made her morning glory muffins and ate it like a shark in a feeding frenzy. So good, but I couldn’t stop.
Your honest, unfiltered reviews are THE reason I started following, subscribed and follow. I’m not a supporter of the participation trophy for all. And yes, you are looking great!
I'm so glad you're back to releasing content on a regular basis! You've been sincerely missed! Thanks so much for making the content you do! Much love from our home to yours! As always looking forward to the next video!
Have a great one everybody, from Tampa Florida. Happy Hump Day.
You too!
@@HighfalutinLowCarb Def next time a lemon version
Chef Wes!!!!! Yeah, I like the sound of that!!!! Good to see you back!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
If you mix your Cocoa with your sweetener first it mixes in so much easier. Works well for hot chocolate too
Wes, I like the idea of your revisiting some older videos. There is a whole new generation of Keto folks and many new products out there to include. Thanks for the video.
I don't like mug cakes...but if you take the exact same recipes, and cook them for 8 minutes in either a Dash mini bundt cake maker or a Dash egg bites maker, it changes the whole game. They are delish. I also add options from time to time, cream cheese, sour cream, pecans or walnuts. Serious Keto did a good VS comparing the two ways of cooking.
Are you kidding me!!! Those were the best videos ever!! Especially the mud cake one😂😂😂! Priceless!! Your looking great my friend, glad your back! Good stuff!
Clearly you've been following your Keto diet and exercising you look extra great. Glad to see this latest video!
Was dying for white cake tonight. Been on lectin free diet now for a couple of years, lost 50 lbs. Made a white cake using coconut flour, added frozen blueberries and a handful of sugar free dark chocolate baking chips.. OmG ..I’m in heaven! And I hate baking and cooking but because of successful weight control would not violate my diet.
WES!!! You look healthy and amazing!! I think your review flashbacks were from your kitchen in Northern Florida, we’ve been watching you for years! Love the mug cake reviews! ~Cara 😊
Thanks, Cara! And yes, you’re right… the flashback was from my home in Pensacola. (I miss it!) 🧡💛
Great to see you back on Video again Wes! You look fantastic! I recently purchased a DASH Mini Bundt Cake maker and have discovered that mug cake recipes work really well in it. I have to increase the recipe a bit to compensate for the larger size of the cake, but it comes out much moister than when it's microwaved. I think chia seeds or flax flour can be substituted for an egg. It would be interesting to see how that worked in changing the flavor of some of these recipes.
Nice! I have the DASH waffle maker but haven’t tried the mini Bundt maker, but now I gotta try it! :-)
Why don't you use a larger-size egg and mage your other quantities a little more 'heaping'?
@@jillmadigan9841 that’s basically what I do. Or double the recipe and save half for another cake when I make only one. Not all of them require an egg.
I just love your content Mr. Wesley!! If I'm going to spend my time watching an informative video of recipes I want to know if the money and time to make them is worth it. I appreciate your honesty!! So, honesty and humor keep me searching your videos!!!
Hi from Ireland good to see you looking great
I usually do a batter that makes 2 mug cakes.....as I find one egg makes it quite eggy for a single.
I had to make something that could mimic moist boxed cakes.
in a bowl....blend
3 tbs almond flour
1 tsp sweetener (I blend Allulose with erythritol)
1 tsp egg white protein
1 tsp sugar free vanilla pudding powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
wet....in a bowl with lip
1 large beaten egg
1 tbs sour cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbs melted butter (use a little to grease tall cups)
Mix wet together...gradually add dry. divide batter into two greased tall cups. (it will rise high before settling)
microwave separately for 90 seconds each depending on microwave.
those suckers will slip right out once slightly cooled.
it can keep in the freezer once cooled.
**** i usualy make whip cream in my nutribullet and dice strawberries with a pinch of sweetener. cut cakes in layers with berries and cream in and on top.
Makes a great trifle with strawberry jelly, sugar free pudding and whip cream.
Wes, when you were ranting about that carrot cake you had me rolling. 🤣🤣
I'm going to make 2nd one😊You look Great!
I love this! Going back and revisiting and updating the older versions is awesome!
Holy cow Wes, you look fabulous……not that you weren’t a cheeky lad before! The format on updated recipes is great. I’ve done Keto for years & just finished a 90 day Carnivore challenge over the holidays. Seems brown butter bites are the new thing so maybe make a couple batches using different flavorings (cinnamon, peppermint, almond etc).
Thanks so much! And congrats on your success, too! I haven’t been “brave” enough to try carnivore yet, but curious how my body will handle it. I’ll report back if I do!
Wes, I want your carrot cake, mug cake, and loved your comments Mark.
Your honest and you say whatever pops your head about the recipes you’re making. Keep making those comments and your recipes too.
So happy that your back, you look fabulous
Thank you so much!! Feeling good! 🧡💛
Allulose isn't interchangeable with erythritol based sweeteners in every recipe. It burns fast and makes baked goods moist to the point of wet mush or soft crumbly mess if you use too much.
Thank you, Alicia! That explains a lot about my allulose failures. Now I know.😆
@@mariecohen3578 you're welcome, happy to help!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Keto Upgrade! Good info. (I love your channel and recipes. Fun to see you over here. Welcome!) 🙂
@@HighfalutinLowCarb you're welcome, thanks always happy to help! I've loved your channel since I found it in 2020, you partly inspired me to start mine actually so thank you!
I've been loving your IG posts lately. Glad to see you over here. Thank you for another great video!
Wes, you look fantastic!!
So glad you are back.
Was just rewatching some of your older pizza battles today.
The chocolate cake looked the best to me!
I love the rematch series, keep'em coming! You look great! 👀
Just made Jen's chocolate mug cake! Omg I cannot believe how delicious it is! Used allulose + a little extra. It's perfect! Thanks for sharing the recipe Wes!
Wes, I was watching you on my television, and I had to open the TH-cam app on my phone to tell you how freakin' awesome you look! I haven't been on the keto train very much lately, so I haven't been watching your videos, but I'm trying to get on the train again, and your video popped up. Let me say that your weight loss is inspirational. You look so good. Keep up the good work and keep sifting!
Wes, you look so happy and healthy - such an inspiration! 🤗
I don't experience the eggy flavor in things, I do experience the eggy texture, for example, I hate quiche or baked egg cups. My understanding is what causes the eggy flavor is the yolk. Possibly try replacing a whole egg with carton egg whites (or find recipes that use up the yolk(s). One whole large egg is 3 Tbs, 2 of those are the egg white and 1 is the yolk. So, if one wanted to replace a whole egg with just egg whites, try using 3 Tbs of white, or just have it less lofty and use 2 Tbs of egg white.
Thanks for the new comparison! I'm glad there is a coconut flour version for the first cake since those of us with problems with nuts would otherwise be out of luck. I do like (and very much need) the inherent portion control of mug cakes. These recipes use the ingredients of old so it not surprising you encountered many of the same issues. As you know you are not a fan of inappropriately eggy things, please look for recipes that use only egg whites for lift - as I have gotten there too with regards to eggs in terms of taste and texture! It would be great to really test recipes that use more recently embraced/available ingredients like allulose, lupin flour, egg white powder, tara gum, acacia fiber, glucomannan, inulin with yeast/proofing, and different protein powders (whey, casein, plant).
I haven't seen one of your videos pop up in a quite a while... you've changed so much (hello, low carb benefits?) and look FANTASTIC!
i mix my cake dry ingredients in a large batch and only have to add butter & egg per cake in the mug as i make it. that def avoids the dreaded work of pulling things out for a tiny little cake. works great.
Using powdered butter and powdered vanilla, I have made Jennifer Banz' chocolate mug cake recipe into little bags for stocking stuffers. I think it needs 2T of cocoa powder, at least using the brand I have, which is Anthony's raw cocoa powder. I also add a 1/4 tsp of expresso powder or instant coffee for richness. They turn out great - all the recipient has to do is add the egg and maybe a teaspoon of water, mix, microwave!
Wow! I haven't been to your channel (or anyone else"s) in a while. You're looking fantastic these days ... not that you didn't always look fantastic, but I can see you've slimmed down. Sorry, i hate it when people say that to me, but I feel a little more liberal about it since you and I have been working on similar goals for ourselves.
These recipes look good. I'm glad you gave use the heads up on which one you prefer. You have wonderufl content and I've been following you for a long while (when I can get here!).
All the best to you and your family too! Hugs all around, Wesley
Great video ❣️ Watched your Chicken Corn Chowder video this morning ❣️ Can't wait to make it this weekend ❣️❣️Love you ❣️
I love this guy. The vast majority of his recipes are amazing. 0:17
Hi Wes, you look amazing. Glad to see you again and thanks for doing what you do...love your videos.
Thx for this update Wes. I very much enjoyed this updated video, but really loved watching you react to that earlier one you did. OMGoodness that was just too fun. :)
I see a lot of people have been commenting on your appearance. You have ALWAYS been adorable and engaging but they're right - you're looking pretty darn spicy! Good job! It's great motivation for people new to lo-carb diets to see even though we get older we can actually look better if we stick to it! Thanks for your hard work!
Instead of a whole egg I replace it with 3 Tbsp liquid egg whites which so whisk a bit. It gives the mug cake the lift and fluffiness the egg brings to the party WITHOUT the egg yolky taste. Hope you try it sometime .
Really liked the eggless mug cake/brownie. Not sure if you noticed about 3/4 down in the article for this recipe she called it a mug cake/brownie. I tweeked it a bit, used heavy cream instead of almond milk, and added 3/4 tbsp soft butter to keep it from drying out while cooking. It was gooey and I added heavy cream after cooking and it was delicious. I'm definitely not a fan of almond flour, so next time I'll try coconut flour.
As an older baker from way back, first mix all dry ingredients together.
Whip the eggs and then slowly whip in the melted butter. Then combine together.
Thank you for sharing these mug cake videos! Try putting the cocoa powder in first on top of the melted butter. That should help it mix easier without throwing powder everywhere. Best wishes!
Congrats on your weight loss since 2017! You're doing well!
Thanks Wes, you are looking good these days!
I like using egg yolk only for a less spongy, eggy cake. I also like using sweetener blends like the Truvia baking blend as I noticed my favourite treats (like Russell Stover no sugar added) had multiple sweetners.
Love this channel, by the way.
I've missed your videos and am glad to see you back. You look healthy and AMAZING!!!
I just made the chocolate without the chocolate chips. Hands down, this is the best mug cake I've ever eaten!!!!
I used Allulose instead of Swerve. I will definitely make this again!!! Thank you for sharing her website!!
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had time to watch your videos, working really cuts into my fun time 😂, but when I popped into this one my immediate reaction was “OMG, Wes looks fantastic!” 🤩👏
Haha! Thanks so ouch, Jill! And welcome back! 🧡💛
I just pulled my first mug cake ever and I used Victoria’s Keto Kitchen mug cake recipe as well as her perfected keto flour. It’s cooling now but I could smell the egg as soon as I pulled it out of the microwave. So next time I will try a tablespoon of mayonnaise instead of the egg as a poster commented below. That said, if you use Victoria’s keto flour, it is super quick as it only requires 3 additional ingredients (baking powder, sweetener and vanilla extract) and it took less than 5 minutes to make.
For somebody who has a sweet tooth and wants to eat mug cakes I could suggest taking out all these ingredients and pre mixing your dry ingredients in say a small bowl with a cover like a condiment cup that you take along with you and this way when you're ready for a mug cake we got to do is dump in the Ramekin and add your egg milk or whatever liquids you got to add to it and you're good to go because having a drag all those ingredients out every time you want a mug cake is a lot of work in my opinion and I have done it
Wes! 😆you are hiliarious! I absolutely LOVE your channel. You look fantastic too.
I made the one by Jennifer with Zero Sugar Peanut Butter. I used Bocha Sweet. If I didn't know any better I would have thought I was cheating. It was out of this world. Loved this video. I also tried mug cakes years ago and they were a huge let down.
I made the jennifer Banz version with coconut flour chocolate chips and added some whipped cream on top. Soooooo gooood!
I like our honest reviews. Keep going
Damn Wesley, you're looking incredible. Always loved your first mug cake battle video.
Wes, You look absolutely amazing !!! Thank you for sharing your videos
Glad you like them!
@@HighfalutinLowCarb always waiting for a video from You !!!!
Looking good, Wes! Thanks for this. Cake is my weakness but mug cakes just don’t do it. I’m definitely trying the 1st one, though.
Looking like a new man! Thank you for posting and Much Love! ❤❤❤
I appreciate that! Thank you, Maxine! 🧡💛