This is the perfect springtime dessert! This single-serving keto carrot mug cake takes just a few minutes to make in the microwave.
Keto Mug Cake
When you make a really delicious low-carb dessert, it can still be a struggle to only eat one serving. This is especially true when the dessert is as delicious as no-bake keto crème brulee cheesecake bars.
That’s the beauty of making single-serving desserts! Since you’ll make this recipe in a coffee cup, there isn’t a way to overeat it.
It’s the perfect thing to make when you’re sweet tooth is bugging you and you don’t want to go through the effort of making a huge batch of cookies or an entire cake.
Once you learn how to make a keto mug cake, the sky is the limit! You’ll be able to make lots of different flavors and varieties.
Keto Carrot Cake
It’s so much fun to heat up the mug cake and then just dig into it with a spoon! But if you want to feel extra fancy, spray some non-stick spray to the mug so that the carrot cake will slide out of your coffee cup.
Then, top it with some keto cream cheese frosting and a few pieces of shredded carrot.
This recipe is a lot like my keto pumpkin carrot cake, but it’s single-serving and doesn’t include pumpkin. In both recipes, I used real carrots and a mixture of similar spices – cinnamon and allspice.
Keto Carrot Mug Cake
I think the keto cream cheese frosting is the best thing about this mug cake. Save the cream cheese frosting recipe. You can use it on top of keto cupcakes or on top of your favorite keto chaffles.
If you don’t have powdered sugar substitute, put some granulated sugar substitute in a food processor. Process it for a few minutes – it will turn into powdered sugar!
Easter Mug Cake
What’s more perfect for Easter than a carrot cake? It’s literally what the Easter bunny would like. If you have kids, make sure you have enough ingredients to make them their own mug cakes too.
As soon as they see you eating it, they will want their own.
This is also the perfect thing to make if you’re the only one in your house that is following a low-carb diet. While they are eating their cupcakes and cookies, you can enjoy a low-carb, high-protein dessert that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for carb count.
Keto Spring Desserts
When you’re thinking of keto desserts to serve or make in the Spring, think of bright flavors and bold colors. These low-carb lime-frosted coconut bars are bright green and bursting with citrus flavors.
If you’re making desserts for a lot of people, low-carb tres leches cake is perfect for spring, especially when you top it with strawberries.
Of course, keto magic cookies are perfect any time of year, especially in the spring. Kids love them, so make plenty of them.
If you want something to make that will feed a crowd and looks fancy enough for parties, make a pan of low-carb strawberry pretzel salad. It is bright red, with fresh strawberries and jello on top of a crispy crust.
Keto Carrot Mug Cake Recipe
Below are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this delicious keto carrot mug cake. Exact measurements and instructions are located below within the printable recipe card below.
INGREDIENTS:
Almond flour
Powdered sugar alternative
Cinnamon
Allspice
Baking powder
Shredded carrots
Egg
Butter
Almond milk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar alternative
Optional: 1 tsp almond milk, if you would like a thinner consistency
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, allspice and baking powder.
Combine the dry mixture with egg, melted butter and milk. Stir together until you have a smooth texture.
Fold in the shredded carrots.
Pour the mixture into a large mug (sprayed with nonstick cooking spray). Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting.
Top your cake with frosting and additional shredded carrots, if desired.
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Keto Carrot Mug Cake
Equipment
- 1 Coffee Mug
Ingredients
Keto Carrot Mug Cake
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar Alternative
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- 1 tbsp Milk
Keto Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp Keto Powdered Sugar Alternative
- 1 tsp Milk optional, to make the frosting thinner
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, allspice and baking powder.
- Combine the dry mixture with egg, melted butter and milk. Stir together until you have a smooth texture.
- Fold in the shredded carrots.
- Pour the mixture into a large mug (sprayed with nonstick cooking spray). Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Top your cake with frosting and additional shredded carrots, if desired.
Notes
Keto Desserts
If you enjoyed this keto carrot mug cake recipe, here are some more keto dessert recipes that you should make next. They will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Linda Newbury says
Can I sub w zucchini