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Healthy Mug Cake Made in Microwave – Low Carb Carrot Cake Flavored!

July 29, 2019 by Denise 20 Comments

spoonful of carrot cake mug cake in ramekin with text overlay
spoonful of carrot cake healthy mug cake with sugar free frosting
carrot cake mug cake in ramekin with text overlay

When you want something sweet but don’t have the time for baking, try this carrot cake flavored healthy mug cake. You can make it in the microwave for a keto snack or dessert.  Along with sugar free maple cream cheese frosting you can make this in less than 10 minutes.

You might also like this low carb microwave molten chocolate cake.

white ramekin with healthy mug cake with cream cheese frosting and walnuts scattered
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I like carrot cake and would eat it all the time but it’s full of sugar. The other day I was really craving it so I set out to a make single serving carrot cake and try it in the microwave. Success! I came up with this carrot cake flavored healthy mug cake that takes only a minute or two in the microwave. 

I also made a sugar free maple flavored cream cheese frosting to go on top. It is so good that I’ve been eating it with strawberries too. However sometimes I just make this single serving mug cake and eat it without the frosting and it’s still delicious!

What Do I Make A Mug Cake In?

Let me say that I make my mug cakes in a ramekin. I find that it’s the perfect vehicle for these one minute low carb desserts. I’ve tried them in actually mugs and they work, but they cook better in the ramekin shape because it’s low and wide. This is a 6 oz ramekin and it’s perfect for one. Actually I could even use it as two servings if I had a little self control. 😉

white ramekins with healthy mug cakes with blue tea towel, bowl of frosting , walnuts and copper measuring spoons

Carrot Cake Healthy Mug Cake Recipe

The ingredients for this singe serving mug cake are: pumpkin puree, egg, butter, almond flour, carrot, Lakanto golden sweetener, baking powder allspice and cinnamon. You start by melting the butter in the ramekin in the microwave for 30 seconds.

While that’s cooking, in a bowl mix an egg with the pumpkin puree. Then add in the Lakanto sweetener, baking powder, almond flour and spices. Lastly once the butter has cooled a little, pour it in and mix well. 

white ramekin with mug cake batter

If you want to add nuts, fold them in now. Place the ramekin in the microwave for 1 minute. If it is not done in the middle, cook it again for 15 second intervals. However you don’t want it to over cook and get dry.

If I’m eating it plain I like it a little loose in the center like the picture below. This is a bit like spoon bread. In my microwave it is done like this in 1 minute and 20 seconds. 

cooked mug cake

When I’m going to ice it, I let it cook a few more seconds so the top is totally done. Then I let it cool completely before adding the cream cheese frosting.

Maple Low Carb Cream Cheese Frosting

This low carb cream cheese frosting is quite delicious to me. I’ve been eating it on strawberries lately for a quick dessert.

You just beat soften cream cheese and butter with Swerve powdered sugar and Lakanto sugar free maple syrup. If you have maple extract that will give it a bit more maple flavor but it’s not necessary. 

sugar free maple cream cheese frosting in green bowl

Toppings Or Things  To Mix In This Mug Cake

Many times carrot cake has grated carrots, raisons and walnuts. I think the carrot is important because it’s carrot cake after all! However some people do not like nuts so if I’m make this for my son, I would leave out the nuts. My hubby however insists on the nuts. 

Raisons however are not keto or low carb. I would skip them altogether. And as for nuts I used walnuts but pecans would work too. 

Also a note about the pumpkin puree, it’s necessary to keep this mug cake moist. It’s also very healthy for you. I would not skip this part even though pumpkin is not usually used in carrot cake. Make sure it’s pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.

a spoonful of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

If You Are Not On A Low Carb Diet

You can easily make this the same way but substitute brown sugar for the Lakanto golden and powdered sugar for the Swerve powdered sweetener. You can add the raisons too.  Everything else should be the same. Oh yeah, use regular maple syrup too.

Well I hope you enjoy this as much as I have. I think you could eat this without the frosting for a quick low carb breakfast. The nutritional information for 1 muffin and 1 serving of frosting is:

Per muffin

326 cals / 28.7g fat / 38.4g carbs / 33.5g fiber / 10.8 protein = 4.9g net carbs

Per 1 serving frosting based on 8 servings total

19 cals / 1.8g fat / 1.5g carbs / 0.9g fiber / 0.2g protein = 0.6g net carbs

You might also like my friend Zuzana’s keto chocolate mug cake recipe!

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Healthy Carrot Cake Mug Cake – low carb, gluten free, sugar free

When you want something sweet but don't have the time for baking, try this carrot cake flavored healthy mug cake. You can make it in the microwave for a keto snack or dessert.  Along with sugar free maple cream cheese frosting you can make this in less than 10 minutes.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword keto snack, mug cake
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 345 kcal
Author Denise

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ cup Lakanto golden sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons carrots, grated
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup Swerve powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lakanto maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Instructions

Making the Mug Cake

  1. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to two ramekins and microwave for 30 seconds.

  2. In the meantime, whisk eggs and pumpkin puree together in a bowl. Add in the carrot and mix to combine.

  3. In another bowl, add the flour, spices and baking powder and mix. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix well.

  4. Fold in the walnuts if using or sprinkle on top.

  5. Microwave for 1 minute and then 15 second intervals until done. The muffin should be just done on the top midle. Let it cool completely before frosting or eating plain. Cook the mug cakes 1 at a time in the microwave. Mine took 1 minute and 20 seconds. Microwaves differ so use that as an estimate.

Making the Frosting

  1. Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and cream together. They should be softened before doing this.

  2. Add in the sweetener and mix well. Then add in the maple syrup and extract if using and mix again. Refrigerate until ready to use. This is will make roughly 8 servings, each a little over 1 tablespoon.

  3. Frost the mug cake only when completely cooled.

Recipe Notes

The nutritional information for 1 muffin and 1 serving of frosting is:

Per muffin

326 cals / 28.7g fat / 38.4g carbs / 33.5g fiber / 10.8 protein = 4.9g net carbs

Per 1 serving frosting based on 8 servings total

19 cals / 1.8g fat / 1.5g carbs / 0.9g fiber / 0.2g protein = 0.6g net carbs

carrot cake mug cake in ramekin with text overlay

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

  1. Kandace J

    April 06, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Super moist and delicious! I added raisins. My toddler and in-laws loves it! It’s consistency was kind of like bread pudding! ❤️ Any tips on keeping it from having liquid in the bottom of the cup?

    Reply
    • Denise

      April 06, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Kandace,
      Glad you liked it! I don’t know what would cause the liquid??? Mine was soft in the middle but it was fine on the bottom. If I come across this I’ll get back to you or maybe one of my readers will chime in with an answer.
      Take care of yourself.
      Denise

      Reply
  2. Lois Christensen

    August 04, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    Sounds perfect for when I need something sweet while still following my diet plan!

    Reply
  3. Marisa F. Stewart

    August 02, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    I don’t know whether to thank you or scold you. This is a dangerous recipe to have!! I usually don’t keep sweets around just so I’m not tempted but this little cake would be a breeze to whip up. Love it!! I will pin and save.

    Reply
    • Arena

      October 27, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Cant wait to try this but I’m assuming that this recipe makes 2 batches because you mentioned separating the butter in 2 ramikins. Is thatI correct? Please respond quickly as I’m anxious to make it.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Denise

        October 28, 2019 at 6:46 am

        Hi Arena, yes this makes two servings. Hope you like it!

        Reply
  4. cheflolaskitchen

    July 30, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Such a perfect evening snack!

    Reply
  5. Mary Bostow

    July 30, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    I have no will power when it comes to carrot cake so I love this small sized version of my favorite cake!!!

    Reply
    • Denise

      July 30, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  6. Sophie

    July 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    People like me who have sugar addiction, mug cakes are the best choice. Your cake looks just YUM!

    Reply
  7. Heidy L. McCallum

    July 30, 2019 at 11:58 am

    This has to be one of the best Healthy Carrot Mug Cakes I have had to date! I loved it!!!

    Reply
  8. Erin

    July 30, 2019 at 11:49 am

    I like making mug cakes for when I want something sweet and just for myself. I love this carrot cake because it’s also low in carbs.

    Reply
  9. Jolina

    July 30, 2019 at 11:21 am

    I’m a sucker for mug (ramekin!) microwave cakes. They’re so convenient when you want cake and don’t want to make a regular sized one. This has so many delicious flavours in a tiny little ramekin. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Denise

      July 30, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      Me too Jolina! I have a thing for eating out of cups too. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Debbie

    July 30, 2019 at 11:03 am

    I need to get myself some Ramekins. I love mug cakes, its an easy way to satisfy that sweet craving. I love this recipe, not only is it carrot cake, which I love, but your addition with pumpkin puree! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Denise

      July 30, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      It keeps it nice and moist.

      Reply
  11. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

    July 30, 2019 at 9:00 am

    This is the perfect dessert for “one”. Also perfect for me since I am the only one that likes carrot cake. Bonus, I can make it whenever I want and I don’t have to share.

    Reply
  12. Kitty

    July 29, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Oh this looks heavenly! I am a veteran Low Carber, but I still like a bit of dessert now and then. Thanks for this recipe! Note: Under the Toppings section, you might want to add “not” to the pumpkin pie mix. I understood, but newbies may not. 🙂

    Thanks again,
    Kitty

    Reply
    • Denise

      July 29, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Kitty,
      Thanks for catching that! Yes I love a bit of dessert all the time. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. Lizzy

    July 29, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    Cream cheese frosting is such a winner. This is an adorable and delicous looking dessert for one! Now i just need to find a mug big enough to satisfy! Definitely trying this tonight

    Reply

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