This simple low carb carrot cake mug cake is done in minutes! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake!
Single serving desserts are brilliant, especially when you’re trying to keep the treats in the house to a minimum!
When I made this cherry almond mug cake I really thought I would go crazy with different flavor combinations because the options are endless. Mug cakes are ity-bity, cute as can be, tasty desserts, and it only takes less than 5 minutes to make!
It didn’t take long for my mug cake excitement to die down though, and it’s not because my sweet tooth took a siesta. NEVER! I just got side tracked to try different treats like these chocolate dipped oranges and individual pavlova nests!
Now that I’m experimenting with more low carb recipes my interest has peaked once again.
Baking low carb is tricky, because the ratios of the liquid to dry ingredients vary depending on the flour alternative used. For this recipe I used both almond and coconut flours combined with a whole egg, almond milk, plus a nice dose of flavorful spices!
Next time I plan on experimenting with ground flax or chia seeds! I was too full to taste test another batch (can you imagine if this was a whole cake?!).
This Low Carb Carrot Cake Mug Cake (say that 10 times fast) is only 6 carbs (without whipped cream), and 9 grams of protein! No wonder it’s filling!
Keep this single serving cake in mind the next time you’re looking for a dessert just for one! Top with fresh whipped cream or add a scoop of ice cream for an extra decadent dessert!
Adjust the cooking time according as needed. Your microwave oven may take up to 2 minutes to cook the cake.
Low Carb Carrot Cake Mug Cake with Whipped Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Macronutrients are from My Fitness Pal. Please calculate your own ingredients as each brand is different, which may change the calculations.
| Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Sugar |
| 171 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 81 | 1 |
Candice
March 20, 2017 at 2:21 pmI needed a treat last night and this would have been perfect. It’s amazing how much protein and how little carbs you packed into that little mug. Also, then I don’t have a whole cake to gorge on! Brilliant!
Sandra Shaffer
March 20, 2017 at 10:24 pmIn under 5 minutes this cake can by yours and each bite is so satisfying!
Juli Purcell
March 20, 2017 at 3:41 pmOh my goodness sakes I need this like 5 minutes ago! Gonna go make it… YUMMMM!!!!
Sandra Shaffer
March 20, 2017 at 10:25 pmYes! Just tell the family you are warming up some tea 😉
christine
March 20, 2017 at 7:10 pmWhat an awesome treat. This is great for those nights in front of the TV when I want a little something sweet!
Sandra Shaffer
March 20, 2017 at 10:26 pmNo clean up either, except for making sure every bite is gone!
Erica Schwarz
March 20, 2017 at 7:17 pmHanging my head in shame since I have never made a mug cake yet …but I also just realized how many mom points I’ll score when I make this for my kids as a treat!
Sandra Shaffer
March 20, 2017 at 10:28 pmSuch an easy way to make the whole family happy!
Melanie
March 20, 2017 at 8:03 pmI’ve only made one mug cake in the past, so I definitely need to make another!
Jolina
March 21, 2017 at 6:16 amI am a huge fan of mug cakes. Sometimes you just need a nice little treat eh? I haven’t tried carrot cake though…now I want one! 🙂
Jamie
March 21, 2017 at 7:46 amMug cakes are the best! I can’t wait to make this one!
Catherine
March 22, 2017 at 9:54 amThis looks wonderful! I love the individual serving..perfecting for when you are craving something and want it in a pinch!
Melissa
March 22, 2017 at 4:29 pmMug cakes are one of my favorites! I love that this one is carrot cake!
michele
March 11, 2018 at 11:51 amMug cakes are so fun! A treat I can make when I need a special treat with my friends at the last minute! My sister made yours for us last week and I think I am now a carrot cake convert! So SO yum
Angela
March 12, 2018 at 5:53 amHow fun is this! I love carrot cake but don’t always want to make a whole one because I’ll eat too much… this is great for a one time treat and healthier then the original for sure.
Jennifer A Stewart
March 12, 2018 at 7:28 amA single serve dessert is the best way to go! I don’t have to share with anyone!
Michele Phillips
March 12, 2018 at 1:36 pmThis recipe makes it dangerously convenient for me to whip up some carrot cake whenever the mood strikes (and it strikes often)! I can’t wait to make these!
Madi
March 12, 2018 at 5:21 pmMug cakes are the BEST! I can’t wait to try this one!
Kainoa Torau
March 31, 2019 at 7:03 pmThis was amazing! Thanks so much. I added walnuts and instead of whipping cream I threw a couple tablespoons of cream cheese in the middle and it was so good. My new go to treat:)
Sandra Shaffer
March 31, 2019 at 7:38 pmSo great to hear that you enjoyed this mug cake! Thanks for stopping by Kainoa!