Carrot Mug Cake
If you’re craving the cozy flavors of carrot cake but don’t want to bake an entire cake, this Carrot Mug Cake is the perfect quick treat! It’s soft, warm, lightly spiced, and comes together in just a few minutes using simple pantry ingredients and freshly grated carrot. It’s ideal for a late-night snack, a mini dessert, or even a sweet breakfast.
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💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 5 minutes—perfect for instant cake cravings.
- Single Serve: No need to bake a whole cake; this is just for you!
- Warm & Comforting Flavors: The cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar give classic carrot cake vibes.
- Customizable: Add chopped nuts for crunch, or top with a scoop of cream cheese frosting for a decadent twist.
📝 Ingredients
- Grated carrot – Adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a veggie boost.
- All-purpose flour – The base of your cake, giving it structure.
- Brown sugar – Adds a deep, molasses-like sweetness.
- Baking powder – Gives the cake a fluffy rise.
- Cinnamon – For warm, spiced flavor.
- Pinch nutmeg and salt – Nutmeg adds depth, and salt enhances flavor.
- Vegetable oil – Keeps the cake tender and moist.
- Almond milk – Helps combine the ingredients for a smooth batter. This can be substituted with any other milk.
- Vanilla extract – Adds sweet, aromatic notes.
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans – For texture and a nutty bite.
How To Make Carrot Mug Cake
Quick, easy and delicious!
In a mug mix the dry ingredients.
Add the wet ingredients.
Stir in the grated carrot and optional nuts.
Microwave then serve with a cream cheese topping.
💡 Recipe Tips
- Grate finely: Finely grated carrot blends better into the batter and cooks more evenly.
- Don’t overmix: Stir until just combined to avoid a dense texture.
- Microwave times vary: Check the cake after 1 minute to prevent overcooking.
- We Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk like almond or oat.
- Add-ins: Raisins, shredded coconut, or even a pinch of ginger can boost the flavor.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm straight from the mug.
- Top with a dollop of cream cheese frosting, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Dust with a little powdered sugar and cinnamon for a pretty finish.
🧁 How to Bake Carrot Mug Cake in the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the ingredients as usual in a small bowl, following the same instructions.
- Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish (about 6 oz in size).
- Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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Carrot Mug Cake
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in the oil, milk and vanilla until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the grated carrot and chopped nuts if using.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the cake is set and springs back when touched.
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
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