Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe
This recipe should take you no more than 5 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy your quick and tasty pumpkin treat!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream chopped nuts, cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well with a fork or small whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree and milk to the dry ingredients in the mug. Stir until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
- Microwave the mug cake on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back lightly when touched. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's wattage, so adjust accordingly.
- Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot!) and let the cake cool for a minute or two.
- If desired, top the pumpkin mug cake with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
- Enjoy your warm and delicious pumpkin mug cake straight from the mug with a spoon!