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5-Min Carrot Cake Mug Cake

Fluffy carrot cake baked in a mug in the microwave — ready to eat in 5 minutes. Shredded carrot keeps it moist while milk binds everything together; serve warm with a cappuccino.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
285
Protein
4g
5-Min Carrot Cake Mug Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, sugar, and shredded carrot in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. Step 2

    Pour milk into the mug and stir until the batter is smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  4. Step 4

    Let cool for 1 minute, then serve warm with a cappuccino.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug
  • spoon

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