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5-Minute Carrot Mug Cake

This crave-worthy dessert makes a single serving in less than 5 minutes… in the microwave!
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

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 to 3 tablespoons shredded or grated carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Frosting

  • 1 tablespoon light cream cheese, softened*
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Ingredient Details to Know
*Microwave the cream cheese for 15 seconds to soften it for easier mixing and a smoother frosting. This also helps prevent little cream cheese lumps from forming in your blend.

Instructions
 

  • Mist a large mug with oil spray. Add all of the ingredients and mix together so they're well combined.
  • Microwave for 2 ½ to 3 minutes. (Start with 2 ½ minutes and check for doneness. If you'd like it firmer, place back into microwave for another 30 seconds). Let slightly cool.
  • While the cake is in the microwave, make the frosting by mixing the softened cream cheese with the maple syrup until well blended. Spread over carrot cake, garnish with optional chopped walnuts and shredded carrots, and dig in.

Notes

•  I use a 10-ounce mug, but any standard (microwave-safe) mug should work! 
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 170Carbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 18g— Natural Sugar: 10g— Added Sugar: 8gVitamin A: 2774IUCalcium: 100mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.