How to make carrot cake in the microwave?

Just mix wet ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, stir in dry ingredients and grated carrots, then microwave for 60–90 seconds. Cool slightly and frost.

Why do my mug cakes never work?

It’s usually a mix of overcooking, uneven mixing, or using the wrong mug size. Follow proper ratios and check your microwave wattage.

What is a carrot cake bomb?

A decadent variation with a creamy center or frosting-filled middle—easily replicated in mug form with layers or fillings.

Why is it called divorce carrot cake?

A fun nickname from the internet, where someone claimed it was good enough to win back their ex. It stuck for good reason.

Carrot Mug Cake Recipe – Quick, Moist & Powerful Dessert in 5 Minutes

Name: Carrot Mug Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; ⅓ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; ⅛ tsp salt; ¼ cup freshly grated carrots; 3 tbsp milk; 1½ tbsp oil; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp cream cheese; 1 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tbsp heavy cream

Description

This moist and quick carrot mug cake comes together in under 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Spiced with cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect microwave dessert fix.

Ingredients

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3 tbsp milk

1.5 tbsp oil

½ tsp vanilla

4 tbsp all purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

⅓ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp cinnamon

⅛ tsp salt

¼ cup freshly grated carrots

1 tbsp cream cheese, room temperature

1 tbsp heavy cream

1 tbsp powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. In a microwave safe mug (~10-12oz), add the milk, oil and vanilla, and whisk to combine.

2. Sift in the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and mix using a spoon or fork until the dry ingredients are fully mixed in.

3. Lastly, add in the grated carrots and mix until combined.

4. Microwave for ~60-90 seconds until the cake is cooked through (cooking time can vary; see notes).

5. Let the cake cool for ~15 minutes.

6. Mix the cream cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar until they form a creamy frosting.

7. Cover the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture.

Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake soft.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 310
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg