If you are watching your sugars, you might think that treats such as Carrot Cake are off the menu and a think such as a Glazed Carrot Cake are totally verboten! Think again!
I have been playing around with single serving mug cakes this week and experimenting with them trying to make them sugar free. Not all of my experiments have had great results, but this one did and I am really excited to share it with you today!
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My mother loved carrot cake. It was her favorite kind. Always on her birthday she wanted me to make her a carrot cake.
Oh how she would have loved to have been able to have an almost instantaneous carrot cake on tap such as this one.
And being sugar free, its not all that bad for you. At least I like to think it isn't at any rate!
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The cake itself is nicely flavored and moist, with cinnamon, Swerve brown sugar and plenty of carrots. I would so have loved to add chopped raisins and walnuts, or even some pineapple, and I may do at some time, but today I kept it simple.
The glaze is a nice touch. It is a cream cheese glazed, not too sweet, flavored with vanilla and just a hint of Swerve icing sugar.
You can of course make this with regular brown sugar and icing sugars, and it will be just as delicious, maybe even more so.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE GLAZED CARROT CAKE IN A MUG
These mug cakes really don't take a lot of any one thing, and they go together and cook super quickly. That is all a part of their appeal. Almost instant gratification!
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For the cake:
- 1 1/2 TBS butter, melted
- 2 TBS Swerve brown sugar (can use regular brown sugar)
- 3 TBS whole milk
- 1/4 cup (35g) plain all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 TBS finely shredded raw peeled carrot
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 TBS cream cheese
- 1 tsp Swerve icing sugar or to taste (can use regular icing sugar)
- few drops vanilla extract
- cinnamon to sprinkle
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Like I said, I used the Swerve sugar replacements in both the cake and the glaze itself. Swerve is a sugar free sugar replacement that measures like for like with sugar.
It is made of completely natural ingredients, nothing artificial. I like that.
I also only use real vanilla extract. I just think it has a much nicer flavor than artificial vanilla. Because it is real, you also don't need to use as much to get the same amount of flavor.
I use plain all purpose flour. I have not experimented with gluten free flours or almond meal so I cannot say as to how they would turn out.
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HOW TO MAKE GLAZED CARROT CAKE IN A MUG
One of the things I really like about these mug cakes is the ease of preparation and almost instant gratification.
They are perfect for the smaller family or the singleton or for when you are just wanting some cake but don't want to go to all the bother and hassle of making a full sized cake! Nothing could be simpler.
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And as you can see the texture is quite nice and cake-like. Just be careful not to over cook it. If you do, you risk ending up with a rubbery cake.
In a small bowl or inside a mug, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, baking powder and cinnamon.
Whisk with a small wire whisk until well combined and smooth. Fold in the shredded carrot.
Wipe the edges of the bowl or mug clean.
Cook on high in the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. When done the top will look set and it will not jiggle. Mine takes only 1 minute in my microwave, so do check at the one minute mark.
Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients until smooth. Smooth over top of the mug cake once you have left it to cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with some cinnamon if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
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It really does have a nice texture and that glazed sets it off perfectly!
Of course I am no stranger to carrot cakes on here. I have shared many a recipe for them throughout the years. Here are some of my favorite ones:
CARROT CAKE ROLL - Like a jelly roll, except it is a moist and delicious carrot cake. There is a cream cheese filling to roll it around as well.
CARROT CAKE WITH A GINGER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING - filled with little sweet nuggets of raisins and toasted walnuts, the frosting is this delicious cakes crowning glory!
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CARROT AND POPPYSEED CAKE - this delicious carrot cake bakes in a loaf tin, and boasts an orange sugar crunch drizzle glaze. Its fabulous!
A SIMPLE CARROT CAKE - One simple layer, all of your favorite flavors, and a vanilla drizzle icing flicked over top.
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I really hope you will want to make this Glazed Carrot Cake in a Mug, sugar free or not. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Glazed Carrot Cake in a Mug (sugar free)
Yield: 1
Prep time: 1 MinCook time: 2 MinTotal time: 3 Min
This is a perfect sugar free dessert for one. With its spicy carrot cake flavor and rich cream cheese glaze, it always goes down a treat. If you are not bothered about sugar, simply replace the sweeteners with an equal amount of sugar. This is delicious!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 TBS butter, melted
- 2 TBS Swerve brown sugar (can use regular brown sugar)
- 3 TBS whole milk
- 1/4 cup (35g) plain all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 TBS finely shredded raw peeled carrot
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 TBS cream cheese
- 1 tsp Swerve icing sugar or to taste (can use regular icing sugar)
- few drops vanilla extract
- cinnamon to sprinkle
Instructions
- In a small bowl or inside a mug, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Whisk with a small wire whisk until well combined and smooth. Fold in the shredded carrot.
- Wipe the edges of the bowl or mug clean.
- Cook on high in the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. When done the top will look set and it will not jiggle. Mine takes only 1 minute in my microwave, so do check at the one minute mark.
- Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients until smooth. Smooth over top of the mug cake once you have left it to cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with some cinnamon if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
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You and your family have just enjoyed a lovely Holiday Meal of Ham, and now you are sitting there looking at a huge chunk of leftover ham and wondering what to do with it. Sure, you could make sandwiches of course, but why not try out something a little bit more interesting!
My mother always called me the Queen of Leftovers, and with good reason I have always been able to create something delicious and interesting from the leftovers of any roast dinner. Leftovers need never be boring, and these recipes I am sharing with you today prove just that!
Properly stored, cooked ham will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked ham, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.
DEVILED HAM SPREAD - This is rich, tangy, a touch sweet with a bit of heat. In short, delicious. Ready to spread on crackers or crisp breads or to fill a sandwich. This is perfect. I love this and could eat it with a spoon.
HAM & CHEESE CASSEROLE - ham, noodles and green beans in a rich and cheesy sauce. A bit of cracker crumbs and cheese provide a nice crunchy topping. I love a crunchy topping on a casserole, don't you?
CABBAGE & HAM SOUP WITH CHEESY DUMPLINGS - You can't beat a delicious bowl of soup with some cheesy dumplings on top. This is especially tasty. Its one of my favorite soups to make with leftover ham.
PROPER HAM & EGGS - Thick slices of ham, the fat all crisp and golden brown, eggs with crisp ruffled edges and runny middles for dipping. All fried in beautiful butter. You can't go wrong. Breakfast for supper? Why not!
HAM & CHEESE BRAID - Quick, easy to make and using only 4 ingredients. This is a great way to use up leftover ham. Its delicious! I used a can of crescent roll dough, but you can also use pastry, puff pastry or even biscuit or scone dough. Its fabulous any which way!
CHICKEN & HAM PIE - Don't knock it til you try it. This is one very delicious pie with layers of a creamy chicken and creamy ham filling, and three layers of a delicious onion pastry. Its a real favorite!
SLOW COOKER HAM & POTATO CHOWDER - This is a hearty soup with beautiful flavors. You get the creaminess from the cream. Saltiness from the ham. Herbiness from the use of thyme and rosemary, and then lets not forget the garlic and the onion. Both are not only flavorful but very aromatic as well.
HAM HOCK, PEAS & CREAMY NOODLES - In the time that it takes you to cook some pasta, you can have a delicious and filling supper on the table. Your family will love this quick and easy supper!
HAM, LEEK & POTATO GRATIN - A tasty gratin that makes great use of leftover baked ham, boiled ham, or cooked ham hocks.. Its delicious! All you need is a salad or a vegetable on the side and dinner is served!
CHICKEN & HAM LASAGNE - Not your traditional lasagne. Deliciously different and makes good use of leftover cooked chicken and ham, layered with cooked spinach, cheese and a lush sauce. This is fabulously tasty!
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And just for you here today a whole new recipe to be using with some of your leftover ham. Hawaiian Ham & Beans. It doesn't photograph very well, which is why I haven't dedicated a whole post to it, but don't let the fact that it doesn't photograph beautifully put you off, these baked beans are fabulous. Its amazing at what you can do with a few store cupboard ingredients and some leftover ham!
Yield: 2 - 3
Hawaiian Ham & Beans
This simple casserole is an excellent way to use up leftover cooked ham. It goes together very quickly and is delicious. This recipe can also very easily be doubled.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 55 Min
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 1/2oz/425g) baked beans, undrained
- 1/2 cup (105g) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/4 cup (75g) diced roasted green chilies
- 2 TBS minced onion
- 1 TBS tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 TBS soft light brown sugar
- 1 TBS molasses
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup (135g) diced baked ham
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375*F/190*C/ gas mark 5.
- Butter a 7 by 11 inch shallow casserole dish.
- Stir together all of the ingredients in a bowl and then pour them into the casserole dish, evening everything out. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbling, heated through and slightly thickened.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for a dessert that is quick and easy to make. If you can make that dessert sugar free so much the better!
This Lemon Cheesecake Fluff is not only sugar free, but it is low carb and keto/diabetic friendly! And not only that, It uses only five basic ingredients and takes only about five minutes to make!
I call that a win!
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I've been on a quest to cut back the carbs and sugar in my diet, but I don't want to rule out treats entirely. The thought of having to live my life without the occasional treat makes me feel sad.
Its nice to be able to enjoy the occasional treat and this light and fluffy cheesecake dessert is a real treat if ever there was one! Its like a lemon cheesecake mousse!
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Not too sweet and with only 2.1 carbs per serving it goes down a real treat. Its also very easy to dress up with fresh berries and a light dusting of some sugar free icing sugar.
I like the Swerve sugar free products. They work beautifully in something like this. If you are not following keto, low carb or sugar free, by all means use regular icing sugar!
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This is a simple sugar free dessert that you won't even have to put the oven on for. That makes it perfect for the hot summer months we have looming.
The fact that it goes together very quickly is another bonus. Quick, easy, delicious and sugar free. Count me in!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE FLUFF
Other than the powdered sweetener, there is really nothing too out of the ordinary here.
- 1/2 cup (125g) full fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (double cream)
- 2 TBS powdered sweetener (I use Swerve icing sugar)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- the finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- fresh berries to serve
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I use only full fat cream cheese. I have no idea if lower fat cream cheese works the same. I can only tell you that this works perfectly with the full fat.
I also used lactose free whipping cream, because that is what I have in my refrigerator.
Fresh lemons are a must for both the juice and the zest. You won't get the same fresh taste using lemon juice which has been reconstituted from concentrate and don't even think about using lemon flavoring. The finished result will taste like perfume.
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I also only use pure vanilla extract. I have always used the Costco vanilla extract, It is excellent vanilla and for me, lasts a very long time. I think it is worth every penny.
I know pure vanilla extract can be a bit on the expensive side, but there is really no comparison between artificial and real vanilla. You, quite simply, get what you pay for.
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I like to use a mix of fresh berries when I am serving a dessert like this. Usually raspberries and blueberries. I have always found that strawberries out of season are just not worth the money that you pay for them.
I think blackberries would also be nice. Or you could use a simple sugar free raspberry coulis to drizzle over top. Or even toasted coconut would be nice.
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HOW TO MAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE FLUFF
Nothing could be simpler or quicker. When I say this goes together and you can be eating it in just five minutes I mean just that! You will need an electric hand mixer.
Measure the cream into a bowl and whisk with an electric hand mixer until the mixture softly mounds.
Measure the cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla into a bowl. Whisk together with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
Fold the whipped cream and the cream cheese mixture together until well combined.
Spoon into three dessert bowls and top with some fresh berries and enjoy!
Boy I sure miss my dessert dishes and such that I had in the UK. I will need to go visit some charity shops and yard sales here where I live to see what I can find.
If you are fond of delicious cheesecake types of desserts here are a few others I have made in the past. I can't promise they are sugar free, but I can promise they are mighty tasty!
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - rich creamy no bake deliciousness! Perfect for when the temperatures start to rise!
MAGIC CHEESECAKE - As simple to make as blitzing together a few ingredients and pouring them into a pie dish to bake. Scrumptious!
SMALL BATCH CHERRY CHEESECAKE - This delicious dessert bakes in a loaf tin and cuts into six gorgeous deliciously modest slices.
Lemon Cheesecake Fluff (sugar free)
Yield: 2 - 3
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Five minutes, five ingredients, one delicious dessert. Quantities can very easily be doubled to feed more.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125g) full fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (double cream)
- 2 TBS powdered sweetener (I use Swerve icing sugar)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- the finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- fresh berries to serve
Instructions
- Measure the cream into a bowl and whisk with an electric hand mixer until the mixture softly mounds.
- Measure the cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla into a bowl. Whisk together with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream and the cream cheese mixture together until well combined.
- Spoon into three dessert bowls and top with berries.
- Enjoy!
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