Want a sweet treat without making a whole cake or dessert? Mug Cakes are the answer! Whomever first came up with this concept is right up there with the creator of Buffalo Sauce as far as I am concerned! If you enjoy pumpkin flavor, this Pumpkin Mug Cake is for you!!
I know some people are like why do "they" have to "pumpkin" eeeeverything?? I am all up for pumpkin bread, cupcakes, muffins, scones, cakes and cookies but that's pretty much it.
This easy to make single serve mug cake hits the spot, especially in the fall when you crave pumpkin everything. However it's delicious all-year-long.
However don't forget how delicious pumpkin in a savory recipe is! Many small pumpkins and gourds are edible. They are a fruit after all.
Even just roasting small gourds and pumpkins are wonderful for cheese boards. Just slice into them and enjoy as is or spread onto breads. Wonderful (and good for you too).
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How Do You Make A Pumpkin Mug Cake
Making Mug Cake is simple! Grab the below ingredients, mix them up in a small bowl, spoon the batter into a microwave-safe mug and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds! That's it!
How Do You Cook A Pumpkin Mug Cake
The magic when it comes to mug cakes is that they cook up beautifully in your microwave in under 2 minutes. No baking necessary. Microwaves excite the water molecules in the batter and basically steam cooks the cake into form. Bonus it's such a fast way to get your cake-on and the kitchen smells delicious!
Can You Make More Than One Pumpkin Mug Cake
Sure, Just double the ingredients and spoon into two mugs equally. However, you will need to cook each mug cake separately.
What Do You Top A Mug Cake With?
You can enjoy a mug cake as is (especially if you cook it just a bit less an enjoy it gooey, mmm) or top it with Cinnamon Whipped Cream or Cinnamon Buttercream. I'll show you below how to make just enough Cinnamon Buttercream for one mug cake. If you want to try it for something larger, I have a recipe here on my site for Chocolate Chip Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream that is So good and varies from the instructions below. If you are into ice cream on cake, you can also plop a dollop of your favorite on top as well.
Tips For Success When Making A Mug Cake
- So many factors go into making a perfect mug cake. Every microwave seems to vary, the size of your egg, the moisture in your sugar, the size and type of mug you use, elevation, etc.
- I have found that when you use a smaller mug for this, which I like to do, you need to stop the microwave a couple of times. Just as the cake begins to pop up out of the mug.
- Stop it for a few seconds, restart the microwave, stop it again and then allow it to finish.
- If you are using a larger mug, you can just let it go, since it won't be popping up over the top. For me 1 minute and 30 seconds work perfectly. I do however have a strong microwave. So for you, quickly insert a toothpick into the center of your cake 1 minute and 30 seconds in...If its wet, pop it back in for another 10-20 seconds.
Cinnamon Frosting
- 2 TBS very soft butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon milk
Whip your butter until creamy with a mixer or by hand, add in sugar and spices and mix until incorporated, add in milk mix well. Taste and adjust for your preference of thickness, spices, etc.
Make for one, two or more.
I hope you enjoy this simple pumpkin recipe. XO Colleen
Pumpkin recipes to try
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 ½ TBS brown sugar
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ TBS melted butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash or two of nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and brown sugar and mix until blended. Add in pumpkin, vanilla, melted butter, spices, salt, and mix until combined. Add in flour baking soda and powder and mix until fully blended.
- Spray a mug with cooking spray (or grease with a little butter. Spoon batter into (see notes about mug sizes).
- Place mug in the center of your microwave and set cook time for 1 minute and 30 seconds at full power. if using an 8oz mug, stop cook time once cake pops over the rim. Wait 5 seconds and restart, once it puffs back up, stop, wait 5 seconds and restart until done cooking. Test for doneness.
- Top with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Buttercream or Ice cream and enjoy!
cindy ossoff says
This recipe turned out great! The muffin was nice and moist and very easy to make. Will make this again for sure! Thanks for posting!
Colleen says
So glad to hear it!!
Kim says
I love pumpkin and I only wanted a small portion of something sweet. 🙂 This was easy and tasted so good!
Colleen says
Glad it hit the spot!!