Description
Warm, fluffy, high-protein mug cake ready in 7 minutes with a sweet cream cheese swirl.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth (60 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp grated carrot (15 g)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour (14 g)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or raisins (7 g)
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened (15 g)
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup or sweetener
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth; add to a microwave-safe mug.
- Add egg, grated carrot, sweetener, vanilla, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla. Dollop over batter and swirl gently.
- Microwave on high 60–90 seconds until center is set.
- Rest 1–2 minutes, then enjoy warm straight from the mug.
Notes
Do not overcook; microwave times vary. Blend cottage cheese fully for best texture. Use a wide mug for even rising.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American