Description
A quick, cozy pumpkin mug cake made in under 2 minutes. Perfect for fall cravings and kid-friendly treats.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or sugar substitute)
2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, caramel drizzle
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
2. Stir in pumpkin purée, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
4. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, or until the cake rises and is set in the center.
5. Let cool slightly before adding toppings such as whipped cream, caramel, or nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap sugar for stevia or monk fruit for a low-sugar version. Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 seconds
- Category: Microwave Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg