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2 Carrot Cake Mug Cakes Topped with Whipped Cream Cheese on a Wood Serving Board
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3 Minute Carrot Cake in a Mug Recipe

This Carrot Cake in a Mug recipe is a 3-minute microwave mug cake dessert that's perfect for the season. Sweet, delicious, and oh-so-easy!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time3 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1½ tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons finely shredded carrot (about 28.3g)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or a microwave-safe mug, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir or whisk to combine the ingredients until smooth. Fold in the shredded carrots.
  • Microwave the mug cake for 1 to 1½ minutes. In my microwave, it's best at 1 minute 15 seconds. Begin checking at 1 minute though. The cake should look set but be careful not to over-microwave.
  • Let cool before topping with whipped cream, cream cheese glaze or simply powdered sugar.

Notes

  1. Add-ins: Readers have also enjoyed adding a small amount of raisins and chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. You could also add a small pinch of nutmeg if desired.
  2. Topping Ideas: If you want a topping for your mug cake, whipped cream, confectioners' sugar, or an easy cream cheese frosting (recipe below) is delicious!

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2816IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg