Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting autumn treat with this healthy pumpkin mug cake. Perfect for busy weeknights, this single-serving dessert features a moist, spiced sponge enriched with real pumpkin puree. It is a quick, portion-controlled solution for satisfying your seasonal cravings without the need for an entire oven-baked cake. Enjoy this fluffy delight with a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate cozy experience.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice together directly inside a 10-ounce microwave-safe mug or a small separate mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, cream, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
Crack the egg into the mug and whisk until the batter is smooth and no flour streaks remain.
Microwave on high for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top is set and bounces back when touched.
Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before serving to allow the structure to firm up.
Notes
Ensure you are using pure pumpkin puree and not pre-sweetened pumpkin pie filling. For a gluten-free twist, substitute the all-purpose flour for oat flour. Using coconut sugar as a refined sugar alternative also works seamlessly. If you prefer a stronger spice profile, increase the pumpkin pie spice to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 3
- Category: Baking
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 190mg