Description
A cozy, single-serve pumpkin dessert made in minutes with fall spices, perfect for quick cravings or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, whipped cream
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired, stirring gently.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s strength.
- Let cool for a minute before topping with whipped cream or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of cream cheese for a cheesecake twist.
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before microwaving for a crisp topping.
- Stir in a spoonful of nut butter for added richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg