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3-2-1 Carrot Cake Mix

This carrot cake mug mix needs only two boxed cake mixes. Store it dry, then stir with water and microwave a single serving in one minute.

3-2-1 Carrot Cake Mix

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Just two boxed cake mixes stirred together make a big batch of dry mix. Scoop 3 tablespoons, add water, and microwave a single-serving carrot cake in a mug in one minute.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings48 servings
Calories62

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz angel food cake mix
  • 1 15.25 oz carrot cake mix

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mason jars
  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Stir both cake mixes together in a large bowl until they look uniform.
  2. Keep the dry mix in a sealed container, mason jar, or portioned bags, with a clear label.

Notes

For one serving: lightly grease a coffee mug or 1/2-pint mason jar with nonstick cooking spray, add 3 tablespoons of the dry mix and 2 tablespoons of water, and stir until smooth. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Let cool at least a minute before eating; eat from the mug or loosen edges and turn onto a small plate.
Optional cream cheese frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Refrigerate prepared frosting 7 to 10 days.
Storage: dry mix in a sealed container or tightly closed bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 18g | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 48 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.