Pumpkin Mug Cake

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By: Jill Mills Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Craving a Fall treat in a hurry? This Pumpkin Mug Cake is your answer! In just minutes, you’ll have a warm, moist dessert made with real pureed pumpkin, delivering all the cozy fall flavors you love.

Easy Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

Mug cakes are a great way to make a single serving of your favorite recipe. This chocolate chip pumpkin mug cake is so simple yet so delicious! I love pumpkin treats and sometimes I want just a little cake to satisfy my sweet tooth. The canned pumpkin allows you to make this recipe anytime, even during the winter or summer. It’s a fantastic alternative to pumpkin pie. Plus, I add chocolate chips to mine to make it extra decadent and rich. I’ve made it for my kids, too! It’s a hit in our house for sure.

Check out these other easy pumpkin cake recipes: Pumpkin Dump Cake, Pumpkin Magic Cake, Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake, Pumpkin Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Poke Cake.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe

• Ready in under 10 minutes. From start to finish, you will have an amazing pumpkin mug cake to devour in about 7 minutes.
• Great anytime. These are wonderful any time of the year. Make it as a late-night snack or dessert.
• Budget-friendly. All the ingredients are very inexpensive and many of them are staples you likely have on hand.

What You’ll Need

Here is everything you need to make this easy mug cake recipe. These ingredients are common staples that won’t break the bank. I don’t always have canned pumpkin, but it’s found in the baking aisle at any grocery store all year.

• Flour: You only need a couple of tablespoons of all-purpose flour. It will heat up enough in the microwave so it’s safe to eat. This is crucial to thicken the batter and keep shape.
• Sugar: I use white granulated sugar as a sweetener in this recipe. 
• Baking powder: This is going to help your mug cake rise and have a light and fluffy texture.
• Spices: I add pumpkin pie spice for warmth and more pumpkin flavor. You may use cinnamon if you like. I also add a little salt to balance the sweetness.
• Canned pumpkin: This is the most important ingredient. Be sure that it’s pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. You may also use Homemade Pumpkin Puree.
• Vegetable oil: For fat and moisture, I add vegetable oil to this pumpkin cake.
• Vanilla extract: Subtle vanilla flavor enhances the flavor of the pumpkin so well.
• Mini chocolate chips: This is optional, but I stir in mini chocolate chips to make it extra indulgent and tasty.

How to Make Pumpkin Mug Cake

Making this recipe is easier and quicker than ever. Once all of the ingredients are mixed, the microwave does the remaining work. Then, you can dig right into the fluffy pumpkin dessert and enjoy it.

• Combine dry ingredients. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to the mug of your choice (make sure it’s microwave-safe). Stir until well combined.

• Add wet ingredients. Mix in the pumpkin, oil, and vanilla until the batter is nice and smooth.
• Fold in chocolate chips. Then, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.

• Microwave. Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 30 seconds – 2 minutes. The exact time will vary based on your microwave. Once the middle of the cake is set, it’s done.
• Cool and serve. It will be VERY hot so give the cake a couple of minutes to cool. Add toppings if you wish and enjoy!

Serving and Variation Ideas

• Add a topping. Garnish the finished mug cake with caramel sauce or chocolate syrup.
• Serve with ice cream. A scoop of ice cream would be great as well. I personally love vanilla best with this dessert.
• Try white chocolate. Swap the regular chocolate chips for white chocolate to try a new flavor.
• Add nuts or dried fruit. Try chopped walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or raisins for texture.
• Don’t store it for later. This recipe isn’t designed to work well as a make-ahead treat. It’s best when made fresh.

More Mug Cake Recipes to Try

• Grinch Mug Cake
• Strawberry Mug Cake with Baileys
• Microwave Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
• 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake

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Pumpkin Mug Cake

Craving a Fall treat in a hurry? This Pumpkin Mug Cake is your answer! In just minutes, you’ll have a warm, moist dessert made with real pureed pumpkin, delivering all the cozy fall flavors you love.

Servings: 1 mug cake

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 2 minutes mins

Total: 7 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 3 tablespoons sugar
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions

• In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and pumpkin spice.
• Stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The cake should rise and be set in the middle. (Microwave times may vary, so start checking at 1 minute and 30 seconds).
• Allow the mug cake to cool for a few minutes before enjoying, as it will be very hot.
• Serve as is or add a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

• This recipe can easily be scaled up or down according to the number of mug cakes you want to make. Multiply or divide the ingredients accordingly.
• While mini chocolate chips add a delightful burst of chocolate, they are optional. You can omit them if you prefer a plain pumpkin spice mug cake.
• Feel free to experiment with other mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or white chocolate chips, to add different textures and flavors to your mug cake.
• Enhance your mug cake with toppings like whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a caramel or chocolate sauce drizzle.
• If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can reduce the amount of sugar to 2 tablespoons.
• Microwave times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage. To avoid overcooking, check your mug cake at the 1-minute and 30 seconds mark.

Nutrition

Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 4771IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg

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