Description

This Pumpkin Mug Cake is a quick, easy, and delicious single-serving dessert perfect for when you crave something sweet without the fuss. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, flax seeds, and warm spices, it’s a cozy treat you can whip up in just minutes using your microwave. Dairy-free and customizable with different sweeteners, it’s a perfect guilt-free indulgence for fall or any time of year.

Ingredients

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Flax Egg

3/4 tablespoon ground flax seeds
1 1/2 tablespoon dairy-free milk (or skim milk)

Dry Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch salt

Wet Ingredients

2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons brown monk fruit sweetener (or brown sugar, or sweetener of your choice)

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream

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Instructions

Prepare the flax egg. Combine the ground flax seeds and dairy-free milk in a small bowl or directly in your mug. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens, which will act as an egg substitute to bind the cake.
Mix dry ingredients. In a large microwavable mug, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
Add wet ingredients. To the dry mixture in the mug, add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, thickened flax seed mixture, and your chosen sweetener. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined with no lumps.
Microwave the cake. Place the mug in the microwave and cook for about 1 minute and 30 seconds on high power (note: timing is based on a 1200-watt microwave, so adjust accordingly). The cake should be firm to the touch when done.
Cool and serve. Allow the mug cake to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for extra flavor.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a blend of almond flour and gluten-free oat flour.
Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave wattage; start checking at 1 minute and adjust as needed.
You can customize the sweetness by using brown sugar, monk fruit sweetener, or any sweetener of your choice.
Optional toppings like whipped cream and additional spices enhance the flavor but can be omitted for a lighter option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake
Calories: 134
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 21.5mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41.5g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg