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Moist pumpkin mug cake topped with whipped cream, infused with nutty browned butter in a microwave-safe mug.

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Mug Cake

Rebecca Blumer
Satisfy your fall cravings in minutes with this moist, spiced pumpkin mug cake. Featuring a secret browned butter twist, it's the ultimate single-serve dessert for cozy, cozy nights.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 2 minutes
Resting time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 12 oz Microwave-safe mug
  • Small spoon

Ingredients
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground clove
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

Brown the butter fast

  • If using the browned butter twist, warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan or microwave until it foams and turns golden with brown flecks. Let it cool for a few seconds until warm but not scorching.

Mix the dry base in the mug

  • In a 12 oz microwave-safe mug, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground clove, ground ginger, and salt.
  • Stir the dry ingredients well until the color is even and no streaks of spices are visible.

Add the wet ingredients

  • Pour in the milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and the prepared browned butter. Stir until the batter is thick and glossy.
  • Use your spoon to scrape the bottom corners of the mug to ensure no dry flour is hidden, mixing until the batter is smooth.

Microwave, rest, and finish

  • Microwave on high for 2 minutes. You will smell the warm spices and toasted butter as it cooks.
  • Let the mug cake sit for 1 minute to allow the texture to settle. Top with whipped cream and an extra pinch of cinnamon before serving.

Notes

Flavor Tip: Use 100 percent pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling to ensure you have full control over the sweetness and spice levels.
Cooking Tip: Microwave strengths vary. Start checking for doneness at 90 seconds if using a 1200W microwave, or use the full 2 minutes for 700W models.
Texture Tip: Do not skip the 1-minute resting period after microwaving. This allows carry-over heat to finish setting the center and prevents the cake from collapsing.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 395mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 10mg
Keyword microwave dessert, pumpkin mug cake, single serve pumpkin cake
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