Enjoy a warm pumpkin spice mug cake that's ready in minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick, cozy fall treat.
Pumpkin season is always a big deal around here, and my daughter and I definitely share a slightly ridiculous love for anything pumpkin-flavored.
This pumpkin spice mug cake came to life one afternoon while I was sipping coffee with pumpkin spice creamer and decided I needed that same cozy flavor in cake form.
You can use your favorite store-bought creamer, or make my homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer if you want to make it extra special.
It's a quick, single-serving dessert that comes together in minutes, so grab your favorite mug and let's make some pumpkin goodness!
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Ingredients
See the recipe card below for measurements and instructions.
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Egg
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
- Vegetable Oil
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Mug cakes are perfect for those times when your sweet tooth wants cake, but the rest of you has absolutely no interest in baking an entire one.
Everything comes together in a microwave-safe mug, so you get a warm dessert without pulling out a cake pan or creating a sink full of dirty dishes.
Another thing I love about this pumpkin mug cake is how easy it is to keep the ingredients on hand. Flour, baking powder, spices, an egg, oil, and coffee creamer are all you need when that pumpkin cake craving suddenly hits.
Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Sugar optional
- ⅛ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Seasoning
- 1 Egg
- 4 Tablespoons Nestle Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer I used sugar free
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, egg, coffee creamer, and oil to an extra-large microwave-safe mug.
- Whisk the ingredients together with a fork until well combined and no dry pockets remain.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Check the cake for doneness. If needed, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until cooked through.
- Let the mug cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips for the Best Mug Cake
Choose an extra-large microwave-safe mug rather than a standard coffee cup. The cake rises as it cooks, and the extra room helps keep the batter safely inside the mug instead of all over your microwave.
The cake will be very moist when it first finishes cooking, so give it a moment to cool before deciding it needs more time. It will continue to set and thicken as it cools, and overcooking can quickly turn a soft mug cake dry.
Microwaves vary quite a bit in power, so cooking time may differ slightly in your kitchen. Start with the time listed in the recipe card, then add additional time only if needed.
The sugar is also optional. If your pumpkin spice coffee creamer is already sweetened, you may find that the cake has plenty of sweetness without the additional tablespoons of sugar. If you're using a sugar-free creamer or simply like a sweeter dessert, you can add it.
Serving Ideas
This pumpkin spice mug cake is delicious warm straight from the mug, which is usually how I eat it. That's half the fun of a mug cake!
For a little something extra, add a spoonful of whipped cream and a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. A small scoop of vanilla ice cream would also be pretty amazing as it melts into the warm cake.
And since coffee inspired the whole recipe in the first place, I think a hot cup of coffee alongside it is pretty much perfect. It's an easy little fall dessert when you want something cozy without making a full batch of cookies or a whole cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This recipe gets its pumpkin flavor from pumpkin spice coffee creamer and pumpkin pie spice, so you don't need to open a can of pumpkin puree.
The cake will be quite moist when it first comes out of the microwave and will firm up as it cools. Give it a moment before adding more cooking time so you don't accidentally overcook it.
Yes. The sugar is optional, especially if you're using a sweetened pumpkin spice creamer. If you're using sugar-free creamer, you may prefer the additional sweetness.
An extra-large microwave-safe mug is best. The batter needs room to rise while cooking, and using a larger mug reduces the chance of it overflowing.
You can, but the finished cake won't have as much pumpkin spice flavor. Since the flavored creamer provides part of the flavor in this recipe, replacing it will change the overall taste.
It was most likely cooked a little too long. Microwave wattage varies, and even an extra 15 or 30 seconds can affect the texture of a single-serving cake. Cook only until the cake is set, then let it finish firming up as it cools.
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More Easy Pumpkin Recipes
If pumpkin season is your favorite too, here are a few more easy pumpkin recipes to add to your fall baking list. Because apparently there is no such thing as too much pumpkin spice.
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Katie
I tried your recipe this morning, but instead of pumpkin pie creamer I used Hazelnut! Very good recipe, though I really want to try the pumpkin pie creamer! I know what will be on my next grocery store list 😉
Katie
Thank you for trying it out for me : ) I'll be trying this with lots of different flavors now : )
Megan - The Emotional Baker
I love mug cakes. Can't wait to try this one!
Katie
Thanks Megan! This was my first one and I'm hooked! They are so easy : )