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Carrot “Mug” Cake

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 170
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Total Sugar: 18 g
    • Natural Sugar: 10 g
    • Added Sugar:  8 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg

This crave-worthy dessert makes a single serving in less than 5 minutes…in the microwave! Top it with a sweet and indulgent frosting made with only 2 ingredients, and then feel free to add a sprinkle of raisins or chopped pecans. Delicious mug magic.

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This recipe makes 1 serving
Ingredients:

Carrot Cake

  • • ¼ cup yellow boxed cake mix
  • • ¼ cup water
  • • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • • 2 tablespoons shredded carrots, finely chopped

Frosting

  • • 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
  • • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Preparation:

Mist a large mug with oil spray and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine all cake ingredients and whisk together. Pour cake mixture into the mug and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. (Start with 2 minutes and check if cooked. If not, place back into microwave for another 30 seconds). Let cool.

To make the frosting, mix cream cheese and maple syrup until well blended. Spread over carrot cake and dig in.

Try my Chocolate Mug Cake.