Carrot Mug cake

Moist and fruity, this classic has the added bonus of vegetables - to ease your guilt and improve your eyesight.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Egg : 1 large
Vegetable oil : 2 Tbsp
Vanilla extract : 1/4 tsp
Brown Sugar : 2 Tbsp
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small orange (about 2 Tbsp)
Crushed pineapple, drained : 1/4 cup
Grated carrot : 1/4 cup
All purpose flour : 6 Tbsp ( 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp)
Baking soda : pinch
Ground cinnamon : pinch
Freshly Grated Nutmeg : pinch
Kosher salt : pinch
Chopped nuts  and / or plumped raisins : 1 Tbsp (optional)


Method :

In a large mug, whisk together the egg, oil sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice with a fork.
Stir in the pineapple and grated carrot.
Add the flour, spices, and salt.
Beat the batter until smooth.
Fold in the nuts and raisins.
Divide the batter between two mugs.
Microwave  separately for 11/2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.

Yummy mug cake is ready to serve.

Topping ideas : Cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, hard sauce, sour cream glaze, caramel sauce, candied carrot strips, chopped nuts, freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon-sugar.

Serve your cake hot with your choice of topping.
Enjoy your dish :)
Thank you, do post your comments !!!