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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

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, sugar, and shredded carrot in a microwave-safe mug.
Step 2
Pour milk into the mug and stir until the batter is smooth.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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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