Description
A quick and easy recipe for carrot cake made in a mug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add grated carrots, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- If using, add chopped walnuts and mix.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through.
- Let it cool for a minute before enjoying.
Notes
- You can add raisins for extra sweetness.
- Adjust cooking time based on your microwave’s wattage.
- Top with cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake in a Mug