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.
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.
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
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).
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