5 Minute Carrot Mug Cake

Posted on May 14, 2025

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Who wouldn’t want a delicious and moist Carrot Mug Cake ready in just 5 minutes? Count me in! I can’t believe how tasty this cake is, and that cream cheese frosting is absolutely irresistible.

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5 Minute Carrot Mug Cake

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  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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**Carrot Mug Cake:**

  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1.5 tablespoons oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • â…“ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • â…› teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup freshly grated carrots

**Cream Cheese Frosting:**

  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar


Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe mug (about 10-12oz), combine milk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk them together.
  2. Sift in the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a spoon or fork until everything is well combined.
  3. Add the freshly grated carrots and mix until they are evenly distributed.
  4. Microwave the mixture for about 60-90 seconds until the cake is fully cooked. Keep an eye on it, as cooking times can vary.
  5. Let the cake cool for around 15 minutes.
  6. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until creamy.
  7. Once the cake is cooled, cover it with the luscious cream cheese frosting.
  8. Serve and enjoy your quick and delightful Carrot Mug Cake!

Notes

Quick tip: Check the cake for doneness around the 60-second mark and adjust accordingly. Don’t leave long gaps between microwaving to avoid deflating the cake and making it dense. Happy baking!

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