3-2-1 Microwave Carrot Cake

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Today I have something SO easy for you! It's cake, made in the microwave!

3-2-1 Microwave Carrot Cake
This recipe is GREAT if you just want an individual piece of cake and you don't want the rest of a whole cake tempting you. That's where I get into trouble, especially if it's carrot cake! 

I have seen this idea all over the internet so I'm not sure who to credit, but Duncan Hines does have it on their website. For this recipe, I used carrot cake, but you can use your favorite kind of cake box mix. {I have read that lemon does not turn out very well though.} I have also heard this called "mug cake" because you can heat it up in a mug. Fun! I just used a little jar. 
All you need for this recipe is a box of angle food cake, a box of your favorite cake, water, and a jar or mug. Are you still wondering why it's called 3-2-1 cake? Well, that's because for the recipe you use 3 tablespoons of cake mix, 2 tablespoons of water, and you microwave it for 1 minute. Then just decorate to your liking! 

3-2-1 Microwave Carrot Cake    makes 1 cakeCarrot cake box mixAngel food cake box mix2 T WaterJar or Mug
In a large ziplock bag, mix together the two cake mixes really well. Scoop 3 tablespoons of the cake mixture into a jar or mug, add in 2 tablespoons of water and stir to combine. Microwave it for 1 minute. Take out and let cool for a few minutes. Eat plain or decorate to your liking. I used cream cheese frosting and sprinkles. 
As far as the texture of the cake, it is a little spongy like angel food cake, but if you're totally having a cake craving, this will fix it. And the flavor is still great! Just a word of caution though, if you don't like angel food cake, you probably won't like this. I really like carrot cake and angel food cake, so this is a great treat for me! This would also be something fun to do with kids because they can help in the kitchen! The other great thing about this recipe is that there is no fat from the oil or the eggs because you skip them! I did of course have to put frosting on mine though. Can you ever forgive me? :)