This Carrot Mug Cake is soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist, bursting with sweet carrots, juicy raisins, and warm cinnamon flavor. It’s like enjoying a warm carrot muffin straight from the microwave! Eggless and nut-free!
This carrot cake mug cake is moist with a tender crumb, packed with plenty of sweet carrots and juicy raisins. It tastes just like a quick carrot muffin—comforting, not too sweet, and eggless, making it perfect for a quick sweet treat any time.
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How long to cook carrot cake in microwave?
Microwave wattages and mug sizes can vary, so cooking times may differ slightly. Start by microwaving your carrot cake for 1 minute and 50 seconds. It should be risen, set on top, and springy to the touch. If it still looks undercooked, heat it in 10 to 15 second increments until done. Avoid overcooking, as it can make the cake rubbery.
Should you shred or grate carrots?
While store-bought shredded carrots are convenient, they’re often too dry and coarse for this quick mug cake. Since it cooks in just 2 minutes, we need finely grated carrots so they soften properly. It’s best to grate them fresh at home using the fine side of a box grater—you only need ¼ cup, and it takes less than 30 seconds! The result is a softer, more flavorful cake.
Carrot Mug Cake
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons golden or light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons golden raisins
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Sweetened greek yogurt
- Toasted pecans chopped
Instructions
- Add all dry ingredients into a microwave mug, stir well with a spoon or fork.
- Add all wet ingredients, mix until smooth.Pro tip: Shred your carrot using the fine side of a box grater. This allows it to cook very soft in the short baking time, allowing it to mostly melt into the cake.
- Cook in microwave for 2 minutes for a standard coffee mug or one minute and 50 seconds for a wider mugTip: If you are new to microwave baking, then I recommend checking after one minute and 50 seconds. It should be well risen and spongy to touch. You can cook for an additional 10 to 15 seconds if needed.
- Remove, let cool for few seconds, top with sweetened Greek yogurt and chopped toasted pecans.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make carrot cake in microwave?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Serving suggestion
Microwave-baked treats are best enjoyed fresh—this cake is no exception. For the best texture and flavor, dig in while it's still warm, as it can dry out quicker than oven-baked desserts.
Although classic cream cheese frosting is always a winner (like in my eggless carrot cake), this time I topped it with sweetened Greek yogurt. It gives the same creamy tang without the hassle of opening a whole block of cream cheese for just a spoonful. Tasty, easy, and smart!
Recipe tips
- Grate your carrots in the fine side of your box grater.
- Cook time depends on your microwave and size of the coffee cup. Experiment with your cooking time from 1 minute and 45 to 60 seconds to see what gives the perfect texture.
- Stir batter until no lumps remain.
- Best eaten hot. As with microwave desserts, it might dry out a little when left for some time.
- Use a flavorless oil such as vegetable or corn oil.
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