Mug Carrot Cake Made in the Microwave

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We have found a love for microwave mug cake recipes! They are simple and amazing. I also love that they are single servings and use very limited ingredients.

This carrot cake is perfect for Easter or any other day of the week. Just grab a mug and these few ingredients and you’re ready to make cake!

carrot cake made in the microwave

Ingredients:

  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T milk
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 3 T light brown sugar
  • 4 T all purpose flour
  • 1/4 t baking powder
  • 1/4 t cinnamon
  • 1/4 t nutmeg, plus additional for sprinkling on top
  • 2 T grated carrot
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 T raisins, optional
  • 1/2 T chopped pecans and then a small handful as well for topping
  • heaping spoonful of Cool Whip

Gather up your ingredients.

In the mug add the oil, egg, milk, vanilla and sugar.

Use a whisk to mix well until well combine.

Add in the flour, baking powder, salt and spices and whisk until all lumps are gone.

Fold in the shredded carrot, the pecans and the raisins.

Pop it in the microwave for 2 and a half minutes in a 600W microwave. If your wattage is different adjust cook time accordingly.

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Take it out and let it cool 100%.

Once cool, add the heaping spoonful of the Cool Whip.

Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Sprinkle with more of the chopped pecans.

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Enjoy!

This is so yummy and perfect for any after dinner sweet craving.

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Make this delicious mug carrot cake in minutes so easy in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T milk
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 3 T light brown sugar
  • 4 T all purpose flour
  • 1/4 t baking powder
  • 1/4 t cinnamon
  • 1/4 t nutmeg, plus additional for sprinkling on top
  • 2 T grated carrot
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 T raisins, optional
  • 1/2 T chopped pecans and then a small handful as well for topping
  • heaping spoonful of Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Grab a mug and add the oil, vanilla, milk, egg, and sugar. Mix well.
  2. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir until smooth.
  3. Lightly fold in the carrot, raisins, and pecans.
  4. Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes or until cooked completely depending on microwave wattage.
  5. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Top with a big heaping of cool whip, nutmeg, and additional pecans if desired.
© Crystal & Co

Blended family. Wife to Lenny. Homeschool mom. Large family- eight boys and one girl... ONLY five still at home. Texas born and raised.

17 Comments

  1. YUM!! I just love carrot cake – it’s my all time favorite. I love mug cakes – they are so simple and delish!! Thanks for sharing!!

  3. You made this look so easy. I haven’t tried making mug cake ever but if there’s a will, there’s away! Btw, I found your blog via Learn to blog!

  4. My sister in law makes cakes in mugs all the time, but I’ve never tried one. Seems like a great way to get dessert, but not have it hanging around forever. My family likes cakes, but we rarely finish one. (Pies and brownies are a whole other story!)

  5. No fair 🙂 It is 10:25 p.m. and I am on my way to bed. Now I am going to dream about carrot cake in a mug! This is amazing looking (and so are your pics!)

  6. Kim Smith says:

    Wow, you caught my attention at carrot cake. And these will be perfect since I don’t have the whole cake to tempt me. Thanks for a great recipe and great instructions.

  9. This carrot cake looks delicious and Yummy!… An innovative and interesting carrot cake idea…I hope I will give it a try soon :). YUMMED!

  11. If I were at home, I’d be in the kitchen right now, this looks so good! Thanks for stopping by Throwback Thursday! We can’t wait to see what you’ll have for us next week!

    Mollie

  12. Beautiful!! Makes me want to eat one right now!! Sharing on Facebook, etc. Have a wonderful weekend. Love your inspiring posts, Crystal.

  14. Such a great way to get my carrot cake fix without having a whole cake lying around testing my will power! Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

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