I’m always trying to improve upon old recipes. Recently, I tackled my old pumpkin mug cake recipe.
I love how easy this is. I’m pretty much craving pumpkin the entire months of October and November so this allows me indulge whenever I want.
This recipe is healthier and more pumpkiny than my original one, which is just the way I wanted it. I love how orange the batter is too.
You can view my original pumpkin mug cake here. I’ve also done a pumpkin quick bread mug cake and a pumpkin spice latte mug cake.
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a large mug and mix with a small whisk until batter is smooth.
- Microwave for about 1 minute. Top of cake should be dry to the touch and inside should also be cooked. Let cake cool for a few minutes before eating.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
Will pumpkin pie spice be an adequate substitute for pumpkin puree?
no! pumpkin spice is just a spice powder, whereas pumpkin puree is actual pumpkin and the recipe is accounting for the moisture of that pumpkin.
Love, love, love this recipe! I add a pinch of nutmeg and a few chocolate chips. Delicious!
so glad you like it!
Wow! I literally just made this and let me tell you, while waiting for the cake to cool, the struggle was real! I couldn’t keep my fingers off it!
It’s got the perfect texture and doesn’t feel under-cooked or fudgy. Light airy cake and a perfect way to slowly go through the 2 cups or so of my pumpkin puree that I have left. Thank-you! ^_^
Oh that is so great to hear!
This is fantastic. I also add a couple chocolate chips and it is phenomenal.
Yay! So glad you like it
Could the sugar be substituted for Dark Brown Sugar and would it taste as good?
I think that should work.
I love your recipes and have used many of them. I also love all things pumpkin..but I’m so lazy that this is too many ingredients for me! If I were to go to the trouble of getting all that stuff in there, I think I’d rather just mix up a whole cake (and try not to eat it all!). But sure looks/sounds good! Thanks!
Most of these ingredients are ones I have in the house in the Fall. So it’s just a matter of using a little of each for something super quick.
I love that color as well! I love cinnamon & spice – I might even add some more spices when whipping this up, delicious!!!
I’m sure it will taste great with more spices too