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Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Mug Cake

Dive into warm carrot cake bliss in 90 seconds! This single-serve mug cake delivers real spiced cake texture with cream cheese frosting — no oven needed. Perfect for instant cravings! Save for your next treat. 🥕
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk any kind
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated carrot packed
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon milk for frosting

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 ounces), whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until no lumps remain.
  2. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork or small whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 20 strokes.
  3. Fold in the grated carrot, making sure it's evenly distributed throughout the batter. The mixture should look thick but pourable.
  4. Microwave on high power for 90 seconds. The cake will rise and look set on top but still slightly moist. Let it rest in the microwave for 30 seconds to finish cooking with residual heat.
  5. While the cake cools slightly, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  6. Spread or dollop the cream cheese frosting over the warm cake. Let it melt slightly into the surface, creating a luscious glaze. Serve immediately with a spoon.