4-Minute Carrot Cake in A Jar
Microwave Carrot Cake with bonus easy cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 4
- Total Time: 9 minutes
Ingredients
Frosting:
1 tbls butter
1 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cake:
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbls cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Frosting:
Soften one tablespoon of butter and one ounce of cream cheese in the microwave for ten seconds.
Stir in half a cup of powdered sugar to combine. Put it in the fridge while you make your cake.
Cake:
In measuring cup, add all ingredients in the order listed.
Mix together. Fold in 3/4 cup shredded carrot and, if desired, 1/4 cup chopped nuts last.
Pour into mason jar, large mug, or bowl. Microwave for two minutes to start. Check, then microwave longer (1-2 minutes depending on the power of your microwave). Remove from microwave, add frosting. Eat!
Find it online: https://www.prettyprudent.com/4-minute-carrot-cake-in-a-jar/
