Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 2
Description
These individually-sized cakes cook in the microwave in under two minutes for nearly instant gratification of a sweet and seasonal craving.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar
- 7 tbsp (1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp) (105 ml) self-rising flour
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1/8 tsp each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and a very tiny pinch of clove)
- 3 tbsp (30 g) toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped, plus extra if you want to sprinkle on tops
Instructions
- In a large mug or small bowl, whisk together the egg and pumpkin puree with a fork.
- Stir in the milk,vanilla and sugar.
- Add the flour, salt and spices.
- Beat the batter until smooth.
- Stir in the nuts.
- Microwave the cakes separately for about 1&1/2 minutes, until risen and firm to the touch.
- Topping ideas: Whipped cream, caramel sauce, candied walnuts or dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Cake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 320
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is self-rising flour and can I substitute it?
Self-rising flour is all-purpose flour pre-mixed with baking powder and salt. I call for 7 tablespoons (¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons). If you don’t have it, use the same amount of all-purpose flour plus a small pinch of baking powder and a tiny pinch of salt.
How do I know when the mug cake is done in the microwave?
Microwave each cake separately for about 1½ minutes, until it has risen and is firm to the touch. Since microwave power varies, check at the 1-minute mark — the cake should feel set and not wet or jiggly in the center.
What toppings does the recipe suggest?
Try whipped cream, caramel sauce, candied walnuts, or dried cranberries. Toasted pecans or walnuts (3 tablespoons) are already baked into the batter, so any of those sweet, creamy, or tart toppings will complement the warm pumpkin spice flavor.
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