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Pumpkin Microwave Mug Cake

Enjoy a bit of Fall flavor in a simple, single serve dessert with this easy microwave pumpkin mug cake. It's quick to make, comes together in a coffee mug, and still has the perfect fluffy & moist cake consistency you crave. If you've got 5 minutes, you've got enough time to whip up this microwave dessert that contains your favorite seasonal flavors in a quick treat you don't have to share!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree NOT pie filling
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pie spice to a large microwave safe mug. Whisk together to evenly combine.
    3 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Add the butter, egg, cream, pumpkin, and extract to the mug. Stir until evenly incorporated.
    1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Insert a toothpick into the center to check for doneness, and if it comes out clean carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave and let it cool slightly.
  • Top with whipped cream, if desired, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Spray the inside of the mug with nonstick spray before adding the cake ingredients to make cleanup easier.
  • Make sure you're using pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling.
  • When combining the ingredients together in the mug try to avoid overmixing, as this can cause the cake to be more dense and chewy instead of light & fluffy.
  • Don't have any pumpkin pie spice handy? You can substitute apple pie spice, which is almost identical. or you can use just ground cinnamon.
  • I recommend topping serving this pumpkin flavored dessert with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Other tasty topping options include: powdered sugar, a drizzle of syrup, or a little schmear of cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 10374IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 3mg