Incredibly Moist Carrot Mug Cake

This incredibly moist carrot mug cake is a delicious treat that is an easy dessert recipe for one and ready in just a couple of minutes. Made with simple, whole-food ingredients like oat flour, freshly grated carrots, molasses, and generous on the cinnamon; this is the perfect personal-size late-night indulgence. 

With spring just around the corner, these single servings made from scratch carrot cakes have been on my mind. They are tender, sweet, and perfectly spiced. And, since they are a dessert made for one, or two, there’s no risk of overindulging.

If you're looking for a protein mug cake recipe, you should definitely check out this Chocolaty Protein Brownie Mug Cake. It's so good!

And, since this carrot cake is made with oat flour, it’s naturally gluten-free and healthier than traditional mug cakes. You won’t find any processed sugars in this recipe either. 

If you like baking with oat flour, you should these Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, Chocolate Chip Oat Flour Cookies, or Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.

Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CAKE

• Simple, healthy whole food ingredients
• Quick and easy
• Baked in under 90 seconds
• Gluten-free and dairy-free
• You don’t have to be a skilled baker for this recipe
• Single serving
• Tender
• Soft
• Fluffy
• Incredibly moist
• Endless topping options
• Made with heart-healthy oat flour
• No processed sugars
• Option to bake in your oven

INGREDIENTS

• Finely shredded carrots
• Oat flour 
• Molasses
• Cinnamon
• Egg
• Coconut oil
• Vanilla
• Baking powder
• Salt

Real, whole food ingredients with zero processed sugars!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine egg, coconut oil, vanilla, molasses, and shredded carrots in a bowl.
2. Fold in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Stir until batter is well mixed.
4. Pour batter into a microwave-safe bowl or coffee mug.
5. Microwave for 1 ½ - 2 minutes until the cake is set. Be sure not to overcook your cake.

So easy! So delicious!

RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS

OAT FLOUR 

All-purpose flour or whole wheat flour can be used. 

LOW-FAT 

For a lower-fat protein brownie, use 2 egg whites in place of the 1 whole egg. 

VEGAN 

For a vegan option, use one flax or chia egg in place of the egg.

GLUTEN-FREE

Oats are naturally gluten-free but may be processed near other foods containing gluten. Look for oat flour or oats that are certified gluten-free. 

MOLASSES

Honey or maple syrup can be exchanged for molasses if desired. 

COCONUT OIL 

Butter or olive oil can be used in place of coconut oil. 

BATTER ADD-INS 

Feel free to add up to 1 tablespoon of the following to your carrot cake batter before baking. 

• Raisins
• Nuts
• Coconut
• Pineapple chunks
• Dates

MUG CAKE TOPPINGS

• Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream
• Cream cheese frosting
• Pecans
• Walnuts 
• Dash of cinnamon
• Coconut flakes
• Freshly grated carrots

CAN YOU BAKE THIS MUG CAKE IN THE OVEN INSTEAD OF IN A MICROWAVE?

Whether you don’t have a microwave or prefer not to use one, this mug cake recipe can easily be baked in the oven. Pour your mug cake batter into an oven-safe dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

EXPERT TIPS

MICROWAVE COOKING TIME

Microwaves may vary in their cooking time. Start with 60 seconds and adjust as needed. Cook longer for a more cake-like brownie and shorter for a more moist texture. 

MORE OAT RECIPES TO TRY

Healthy Hemp Granola

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Banana Oat Bars with Warm Peanut Butter Drizzle

FOLLOW ME FOR MORE HEALTH RECIPES AND COOKING TIPS

Follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more delicious recipes and cooking tips!

📖 Recipe

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

Tag @healthywithachanceofsprinkles on Instagram so we can admire your whole food yumminess!