Satisfy your sweet tooth with an easy Pumpkin Mug Cake recipe in just 5 minutes! It's so flavorful, with the perfect cake-like taste and texture.
Pumpkin recipes are my favorite! Try Pumpkin Spice Eggnog, Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Pumpkin Snickerdoodles!
Pumpkin Mug Cake is a sweet little treat for any day.
Pumpkin Mug Cake is a sweet little treat for any day.I'm still amazed that you can make a single-serving mug cake in the microwave. It seems too good to be true, but I'm telling you it's so legit! (Try my vanilla mug cake and chocolate mug cake, too!). I particularly love this pumpkin version, with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin pie spice. It's cozy, with all the fall vibes, and ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients Needed:
How to make Pumpkin Mug Cake:
Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a mug. Stir in pumpkin, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth, scraping the bottom of the mug. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Microwave for 70-90 seconds. The cake should be set but still a little shiny on top. Let it rest and cool for a few minutes before eating. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if you'd like.
- All microwaves are different, so start with 70 seconds then wait 1 minute while it cools. If it's not set, add an extra 15-25 seconds as needed.
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Recipe
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon canned pumpkin
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter
- dash vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips , if desired, or serve with a dollop of whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt in a mug. Stir in milk, pumpkin, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired.
- Microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top). Allow to rest in microwave for a few minutes before eating.
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I originally shared this recipe October 2020. Updated October 2024.
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Kids loved this easy, delicious recipe. We added some Halloween themed sprinkles make it festive. Lots of fun and easy. Must do!
This is a major hit with my little ducks! It is a super festive, convenient sweet treat that my 11 year old and 9 year old twin nieces love to show off by making it for anyone who will try it lol! We’ve even added a tiny scoop of cream cheese icing and cinnamon to garnish which is an excellent touch! Happy Holidays everyone! 🎃🧸🍁🍂🕸🌻🌾
Another wonderful recipe from tasted better from scratch, and to be honest everything does! Haha
Me and my little sister made these as an easy and tasty fall treat!
The pumpkin mug cake had a wonderful fluffy texture and tasted wonderful! We used white chocolate chips in ours!
This pumpkin mug cake hits the spot! Easy to make, so delicious, and quick! Perfect for the fall, or anytime of the year! Make this you won’t be disappointed.
YAY! This was so delightful. My husband and I were craving a little seasonal treat later in the evening and with a quick search I found this recipe. It’s so easy and yummy. Definitely saving this for future sweet tooth moments – thank you!! 🙂
Pumpkin Mug cake calories
How could this possibly be 452 calories? You have 3 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp f butter? Its just not that much!
I double checked the values and they are right. Flour, sugar, butter and the chocolate chips add up but it’s SO worth it!
Very easy and very good. Loved the suggestion of the chocolate chips.
Tasty, quick and easy even with cooking squash myself (doesn’t take long). Will be making again.
Really pleased with this! Its very fast, very easy, and customizable for different tastes/diets. I used 2 tablespoons sugar and oatmilk for fewer calories than the original, and there’s no noticeable difference in flavor. I’ll be passing this recipe on to others. 🙂 Thank you!
This pumpkin mug cake was incredible!! It had the perfect soft texture, and I couldn’t believe how quick it was to make! I will be making this to satisfy my sweet tooth all Fall season!!