Mug Carrot Cake

15 min

2 - 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1⁄4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Apple Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Sea Salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1⁄4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup finely grated carrot
  • 2 - 4 tsp light cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 - 3 tbsp honey

Preparation

  • In bowl, stir flours with sugar, Apple Pie Spice, baking soda and Sea Salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk egg with vanilla extract, then whisk in oil and orange juice. Pour over dry mixture and stir just until mixed. Fold in carrot.
  • Scrape into 2 large or 4 small, lightly oiled mugs. Microwave on high until cooked through, 2–2 1⁄2 minutes.
  • While still warm, top each with a spoonful of cream cheese and a drizzle of honey.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 24 g), Protein 5 g.

Tips

Use all white flour for a lighter cake or mix in whole wheat to boost fibre.

Flavour Changer: Use crème fraîche instead of cream cheese.

Tips

Use all white flour for a lighter cake or mix in whole wheat to boost fibre.

Flavour Changer: Use crème fraîche instead of cream cheese.