Quick 2-Minute Mug Carrot Cake

If you’re looking for an instant gratification weeknight treat or an easy dessert to satisfy a craving with minimal cleanup, this single-serving carrot cake is the perfect solution! This beginner-friendly, quick-bake mug cake is ready in under 5 minutes and only requires a microwave and a fork.

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Quick 2-Minute Microwave Carrot Cake

This recipe for a single-serving carrot cake mug is a creation from Mrs. Brown's Kitchen, originally shared on Instagram.

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time2 minutes mins

Total Time4 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1

Calories: 388kcal

Equipment

• 1 Microwave Safe Mug
• 1 Fork

Ingredients

• 1.5 Tbsp Butter
• 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• Dash Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp Baking Powder
• ¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3 Tbsp Milk
• 2 Tbsp Shredded Carrots

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Instructions

• In a microwave-safe mug, melt the 1.5 tablespoons of butter.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the melted butter.
• Add the quarter teaspoon of vanilla, a dash of cinnamon, and the quarter teaspoon of baking powder.
• Whisk the mixture together thoroughly with a fork.
• Add the quarter cup of all-purpose flour and the 3 tablespoons of milk, and whisk again with a fork until just combined.
• Finally, fold in the 2 tablespoons of shredded carrots. Mix again.
• Place the mug into the microwave and cook in 30-second increments until done. The total cooking time should be between 1:30 and 2:30, depending on the power of your microwave.

Notes

Macronutrient Breakdown

This calculation provides the approximate macronutrients for the single serving of the carrot cake based on the core ingredients listed (excluding negligible amounts from vanilla, cinnamon, and baking powder).

Macronutrient	Value
Total Calories	~388 kcal
Total Fat	~18 g
Total Carbohydrates	~29 g
Total Protein	~5 g