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!

Low Carb Carrot Cake Mug Cake! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake! #lowcarb #keto #dessert | www.thefoodieaffair.com

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 Cake Mug Cake! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake! #lowcarb #keto #dessert | www.thefoodieaffair.com

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
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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.

CaloriesCarbsFatProteinSodiumSugar
1716159811
Low carb mug cake with whipped cream and shreds of carrots on top.

Low Carb Mug Cake (Mini Carrot Cake)

Personalized low carb mug cake with all the flavors of a carrot cake, but this is made just for you! Enjoy this treat topped with fresh whipped cream.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, easy recipe, keto, low carb
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Sandra Shaffer

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

Adjust the cooking time according as needed. Your microwave oven may take up to 2 minutes to cook the cake.
Salted butter may be used in place of unsalted just be sure not to add a pinch of extra salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g

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.

 Simple low carb carrot mug cake is done in minutes! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake or blasting your glucose level through the roof! #mugcake #lowcarb #keto #carrotcake #thefoodieaffair

Other Low Carb Desserts To Try

Looking for some more sweet treats that won’t send your glucose level sky high?

Low Carb Carrot Cake Mug Cake! Satisfy your sweet tooth without baking a whole cake! #lowcarb #keto #dessert | www.thefoodieaffair.com
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23 Comments

  1. 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

    1. 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!

  2. 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:)

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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! 🙂

  6. 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!

  7. 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!