The Perfect Carrot Cake in a Mug Recipe
Enjoy the delicious flavors of carrot cake in just minutes with this easy microwave mug cake. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, it’s simple to make and customizable to your taste!
Servings: 1
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Ginger Powder optional
- Pinch of Nutmeg optional
- Pinch of Salt
- ¼ cup Grated Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Soy Milk or any non-dairy milk
- 2-3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Frosting (optional):
- 1 tablespoon Vegan Yogurt or Vegan Cream Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Grate the carrot and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine soy milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt to the mug. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Microwave on high for 1:15 minutes. Adjust based on microwave power.
- Optionally, make frosting by mixing vegan yogurt or cream cheese with powdered sugar.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute any plant-based milk for soy milk.
- For added texture, try mixing in raisins, walnuts, or shredded coconut.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 3g