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Carrot Mug Cake

Carrot Mug Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp finely grated carrot
  • 1 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp milk

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
  2. Stir in oil, 2 tbsp milk, vanilla, and grated carrot until smooth.
  3. Microwave on high 60 to 90 seconds, checking at 60 seconds, until the top is set. Let rest 1 minute.
  4. Mash cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp milk together with a fork, then spoon over the warm cake.

Notes

The cake is best eaten right after glazing while it's still warm and soft.