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Paleo Carrot Mug Cake

Last Updated on March 24, 2021 by Jean Choi 24 Comments

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When you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself with this yummy dessert for one: Paleo Carrot Mug Cake, made in the microwave in under 5 minutes!

Paleo Carrot Mug Cake

You know on those late nights when you are in the mood for a sweet and delicious snack, and you honestly can’t find anything in the fridge or pantry to eat? I think we’ve all been there at one point. Well, the next time you have those moments, this Paleo Carrot Mug Cake is the perfect treat that you can make in under 5 minutes and you’ll most likely have all ingredients already if you have a paleo or gluten free kitchen.

Paleo Carrot Mug Cake Recipe

If you’ve never heard of a mug cake before, it’s a cake made in a mug cooked in the microwave. You just pour the batter in a coffee mug then nuke it for a minute or 2, and out comes a single serving cake you can finish in one sitting. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

It’s a great way to indulge in something sweet without having to worry that you are overdoing it, because you only make a single serving portion.

Paleo Carrot Mug CakePaleo Carrot Mug Cake

#25carrotgoals Instagram Celebration

This Paleo Carrot Mug Cake recipe is coming to you as part of the #24carrotgoals celebration held by myself and my Instagram friends, to give you inspiration on using carrots in your kitchen in a variety of ways. There are over 60 of us participating, each sharing a carrot recipe that’s delicious, unique, and fun.

Here are some of the other bloggers’ creations who are taking part in this celebration:

Square Meal Round Table’s Rainbow Carrot and Ricotta Tart
The Cooking of Joy’s Candied Carrot Rose Tart
Better with Biscuits’ Carrot Souffle
This Healthy Table’s Beet and Carrot Galette
Always Eat Dessert’s Carrot Cake Squares with Orange Glaze
Figs & Flour’s Thai Peanut Pizza
Fufu’s Kitchen’s Oven Baked Carrot Fries Drizzled with a Tahini Sauce
Flours in Your Hair’s Carrot Pecan Cookies
Hola Jalapeño’s Roasted Carrots with Chipotle-Honey Butter
Worthy Pause’s Paleo Thai Curry Carrot Soup
Something New for Dinner’s Minted Sous Vide Carrots with Balsamic Vinegar and Goat Cheese
More Icing Than Cake’s Spiced Quinoa & Roasted Carrot Salad
Hot Dishing It Out’s Vegan Carrot Whoopie Pies
Katie Bird Bakes’ Carrot Cake Scones
Confetti Kitchen’s Harissa-Roasted Carrots with Lentils and Yogurt
Easy and Delish’s Carrot Spaghetti
Pie Girl Bakes’ Five Spice Carrot Bundt Cakes with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze
Smoothies and Sundaes’ Carrot Cake Sourdough
Zestful Kitchen’s Moroccan-Stuffed Portobell
Cosette’s Kitchen’s Sumac Carrot and Feta Salad
Measuring Cups Optionals’ Carrot Curry Soup
Rezel Kealoha’s Turkish Yogurt Carrot Dip
Pies and Prejudice’s Carrot Pie with Maple & Cardamom
Amanda Skrip’s Rainbow Roasted Carrots with Citrus Fennel + Arugula
Baking The Goods’ Roasted Carrot & Herby Feta Galette
Marianne Cooks’ Carrot and Zucchini Mini Muffins with a Cinnamon Frosting
Rumbly in My Tumbly’s Chai Carrot Pie
Cook Til Delicious’ Mini Carrot Cake
What Annie’s Eating’s Roasted Carrots with Herby Carrot Top Salsa Verde
It’s a Veg World After All’s Zesty Sunflower Carrot Spirals
Butter Loves Company’s Iced Carrot Cake Cookies
Le Petit Eats’ Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars w/ Maple Coconut Icing
Smart in the Kitchen’s Curried Carrot Ginger Soup (Whole30)
Cocoa and Salt’s Classic Carrot Cake
Dirty Whisk’s Carrot and Herbed Ricotta Tart
A Modest Feast’s Pomegranate-Molasses-Glazed Carrots With Crispy Chickpeas and Feta
Lemon Thyme and Ginger’s Sweet n’ Spicy Herbed Carrots
Jessie Sheehan Bakes’ Chocolate Carrot Loaf Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
Prickly Fresh’s Carrot Cake Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweet Pillar Food’s Carrot and Date Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette
Mom’s Kitchen Handbook’s Salad with Miso Ginger Carrot Dressing
What’s Karen Cooking’s Spiced Cornbread w/ Carrots, Pecans & Chili Butter
Blossom to Stem’s Caramelized Carrots with Fennel, Ricotta, and Walnuts

Wanna join in on the fun? Just use the hashtag #24carrotgoals on Instagram to share your carrot creations. I’m excited to see what you come up with!

Paleo Carrot Mug Cake

Paleo Carrot Mug Cake

When you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself with this yummy dessert for one: Paleo Carrot Mug Cake, made in the microwave in under 5 minutes!
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp finely grated carrots packed
  • 3 tbsp blanched almond flour
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk or any other milk of your choice
  • 1 tsp coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional toppings: Coconut whipped cream, organic powder sugar, fresh fruits, chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except the toppings, in a bowl and stir well with a fork until there are no clumps.  
  • Pour into a mug.
  • Microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes, then add your favorite toppings before digging in.
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Carrot Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 mug cake)
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 417mg12%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 5280IU106%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 193mg19%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By Jean Choi | February 7, 2018

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  1. Lindsey Dietz says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I love all those uses for carrots, and your mug cake looks spectacular!

    Reply
  2. linda spiker says

    February 12, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    I love single serving recipes for when you want a treat…but not for the next three days lol.

    Reply
  3. Raia Todd says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    I loooove carrot cake! Unfortunately, It looks delicious!

    Reply
  4. Renee says

    February 12, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    No way! That is so cool! I’ve never done a mug cake before!

    Reply
  5. Christina Shoemaker says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum!! Love that you used almond flour and coconut flour! I’ve never done a mug cake like this one and I’m definitely on board!

    Reply
  6. Tessa Simpson says

    February 12, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    mug cakes are WAY dangerous…they come togther WAY too easily!! And a carrot cake one!! Yum!

    Reply
  7. Joni Gomes says

    February 12, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    Yumm! I can smell and taste this already!

    Reply
  8. Megan Stevens says

    February 13, 2018 at 6:36 am

    5 stars
    So much fun to have an almost instant and healthy dessert!! Yay for this!

    Reply
  9. Cathy says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    You’ve packed lots of nutrition in here, and it looks delicious ! Well done!

    Reply
  10. Nicole | What She Ate says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Any dessert that is ready in under 5 minutes gets my approval, especially when it’s made with such healthy, delicious ingredients. I would totally burn my mouth from not being able to wait for it to cool down, but it would be worth it.

    Reply
  11. Yvonne says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    Mug cakes are so much fun and I love that they are so easy to make when you feel like something a little sweet.

    Reply
  12. Meredith says

    February 15, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    I loved mug cakes when I lived in a dorm with only a microwave to cook or reheat foods. Such delicious freshly made baked-good for one!

    Reply
  13. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    And now I’m craving carrot cake. Big time! This is so cute in the mug and I love the carrot sticking out of it. I would totally add the topping too. So yummy!

    Reply
  14. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

    February 17, 2018 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea! I love how quick and easy it is to make!

    Reply
  15. Leslie-Anne says

    February 18, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    This is blowing my mind! I love this idea and I love carrot cake so much. This will be perfect when I want a little dessert but don’t want to make a whole cake.

    Reply
  16. Mira says

    February 18, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is exactly what I was craving! Easter is coming up soon-ish and all I want is carrot cake!!

    Reply
  17. Easy Prep Ahead Meal Plans @ 20 Dishes says

    February 18, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love cooking things in a mug and I love carrot cake. So I will be making this for sure.

    Reply
  18. Tatiana says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    Never had a mug cake before. Not sure why:) I love carrots and my kids do love them too so we are going to give your little cake a try!

    Reply
  19. Lindsay C. says

    November 6, 2020 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    This is probably the best mug muffin I’ve ever had! So delicious! Fluffy, carroty, great texture and great flavor. I didn’t have coconut milk on hand so I used a mixture of coconut yogurt and water, and I only used 2 tsp of maple syrup instead of 2 TBSP, and it came out great with both of those changes. I also added 1 TBSP of chopped walnuts, yum! It rose a lot and filled up the whole mug, so next time I think I’ll split it into two mugs and save one for later. Amazing recipe, thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 7, 2020 at 6:41 am

      So glad it worked out with the substitutions!! Thanks so much for leaving a review. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsay C. says

        November 13, 2020 at 10:51 am

        Thank you for coming up with such an amazing recipe! I tried what I mentioned before about splitting the batter into two mugs and it worked great! I put both mugs in the microwave at once and the same cook time (2 mins) worked perfectly. Good way to have one snack now and one later, or share with a family member. 🙂

        Reply
  20. Lauren says

    April 1, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was perfect!! So good in flavor and texture. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  21. Cindy Winter says

    August 18, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! I poured 2 tsp maple syrup on warm cake, yum!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 22, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      YUM, sounds amazing!!

      Reply

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