Low Carb Mug Cake (Carrot Cake) with Whipped Cream
This simple low carb mug cake is done in minutes! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake or blasting your glucose level through the roof. Flavorful and filling dessert for one!
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Low Carb Mug 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!
Carrot Mug Cake
Now that I’m experimenting with more low carb recipes my interest has peaked again.
Which brings me to this low carb mug cake!
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 that tastes like a mini carrot cake!
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?!).
Keep this single serving cake in mind the next time you’re looking for a dessert just for one!
Top with fresh whipped cream!
Low Carb Carrot Mug Cake Ingredients & Utensils
Ingredients:
- unsalted butter
- superfine almond flour
- coconut flour
- 1 egg
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin pie spice
- Truvia (or sweetener of your choice)
- unsweetened almond milk
- finely grated carrots
- pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
Utensils:
- Microwaveable proof mug
- Fork or mini whisk
- Measuring spoons
Macronutrients For Carrot Mug 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!
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 |
Low Carb Mug Cake (Mini Carrot Cake)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon superfine almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 packets Truvia or sweetener of your choice
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon finely grated carrots
- pinch of salt
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- In a six ounce mug or ramekin melt butter in microwave. Set aside a let cool.
- In a small bowl whisk together almond and coconut flours, pumpkin pie spice, sweetener with a pinch of salt.
- Add vanilla to butter and whisk in egg until combined. Stir in flour mix and add almond milk one tablespoon at a time. If the batter is too thick then add another tablespoon of almond milk. Fold in carrots and sprinkle with coconut flakes (optional).
- Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Test with a toothpick. If it comes out clean it is done.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
Other Low Carb Desserts To Try
Looking for some more sweet treats that won’t send your glucose level sky high?
- Almond Butter Cookies
- Low Carb Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Sugar Free Lemon Curd
- Keto Tiramisu
- Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake
Hi! I neeeeed to make this, can I sub cream or coconut milk for the almond milk? And use salted butter instead of unsalted butter + salt?
Thanks
Hi there! Yes, you can use any liquid you prefer. I only use unsalted butter, so I can’t vouch for the difference, but I bet it will be fine since the ingredient is minimal. Hope you enjoy the cake!
Thanks
This 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:)
So great to hear that you enjoyed this mug cake! Thanks for stopping by Kainoa!
Mug cakes are the BEST! I can’t wait to try this one!
This 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!
A single serve dessert is the best way to go! I don’t have to share with anyone!
How 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.
Mug 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
Mug cakes are one of my favorites! I love that this one is carrot cake!
This looks wonderful! I love the individual serving..perfecting for when you are craving something and want it in a pinch!
Mug cakes are the best! I can’t wait to make this one!
I 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! 🙂
I’ve only made one mug cake in the past, so I definitely need to make another!
Hanging 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!
Such an easy way to make the whole family happy!
What an awesome treat. This is great for those nights in front of the TV when I want a little something sweet!
No clean up either, except for making sure every bite is gone!
Oh my goodness sakes I need this like 5 minutes ago! Gonna go make it… YUMMMM!!!!
Yes! Just tell the family you are warming up some tea 😉
I 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!
In under 5 minutes this cake can by yours and each bite is so satisfying!