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A pumpkin spice mug cake recipe! Definitely quite a different flavor compared to my chocolate mug cake that is the most popular mug cake on my site!
Isn’t it funny when you get older and start “adulting,” your days off of work are to actually run additional errands that you couldn’t do on the weekend?
I miss the days where when I took off work, I could actually enjoy the day off and just sit around and watch mindless TV and surf the web.
Now, my days off are running to Costco because going on the weekend is asking to get into an accident or fight there.
It is absolutely insane.
I usually don’t make anything pumpkin dessert until October but sometimes you just need a different mug cake flavor.
I have FIVE mug cakes for you to choose from, so whatever mood you’re in, they’ll be sure to satisfy that sweet tooth!
This pumpkin spice mug cake was one of my favorites because I really do love pumpkin season but I really try not to push pumpkin until October (or very close to October) but honestly, why not use pumpkin year-round?
We topped ours off with a creamy vanilla bean ice cream and oh my goodness, it just sent this pumpkin spice mug cake over the top!!
The warm center and the cold ice cream were just completely made for each other.
It’s made to be devoured..it’s kind of like a single-serving pumpkin pie!
If you’re looking for more details about mug cakes, my original chocolate mug cake post has a lot of information that you should check out.
I talk about what exactly a mug cake is and whether or not you can use an oven, and more.
I also talk about why you shouldn’t use an egg in mug cakes!
If you aren’t feeling the pumpkin flavor, give these other mug cakes a try:
Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, Pinch of salt
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients then add the wet ingredients. Whisk everything together until combined and no lumps remain.1 teaspoon pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1/2 tablespoon water
- Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug. Mine was a 14-ounce mug. You want enough head space for the cake to rise without pouring over.
- Place a paper towel into the microwave and set the mug on top (this is to catch any batter if your mug cake overflows).
- Microwave mug cake for 1 minute and 10 seconds on high (PLEASE READ NOTES CAREFULLY BELOW)
- Carefully remove from microwave, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and devour! Alternatively, you can use homemade salted caramel sauce too or whatever topping you want!
Notes
Chocolate Mug Cake, Vanilla Mug Cake, Salted Caramel Apple Spice Mug Cake
I was so looking forward to this treat this evening but, sadly, it did not rise and the cake was very heavy. I followed the recipe correctly and it took 1 min. 50 sec. in the microwave to be done. Very disappointed.
Hi Kathy! Sorry that happened! Is your baking powder fresh or has it been sitting for a while? Usually that’s why the cake doesn’t rise if the baking powder is old. Mine actually poofed up and then settled back down after I took it out of the microwave. Hopefully this is just a case of old baking powder!
Loooove a mug cake! I just made a batch of pumpkin spice, so this will be cake to make tonight!
@Phillip || SouthernFATTY.com, what’s in Pumpkin Spice? I just used Pumpkin Pie filling instead and it was delicious. A little heavy on sugar, so maybe better to use Pumpkin puree.
Oh my – you and your mug cakes!! This is just too dangerous. This may be my favorite!
Love your mug cakes! My evening needs to include this cake!
Bring on the mug cakes! I just might have to make this one to go with my big glass of wine this Thursday night for Scandal. ;)
Sometimes you need a vacation day just to recharge! What a yummy mug cake for fall!
@Laura @ Laura’s Culinary Adventures, For anytime!
So I tried mugcakes once and it tasted horrible. Looking back, it was probably because the recipe wasn’t that good… However, this looks amazing! The cake looks só fluffy <33 Have to watch out tho': homemade delicious cake in just a few minutes? I'll be rolling instead of walking before the holidays have even started! ;)
HaHa I started laughing with your “when things are seasonal, they shouldn’t be rushed” comment. Simply because I threw an internal hissy fit over the fact that stores have their full blown Christmas displays and junk out. I’m just breaking out the sweaters and stores are selling garland. I’ve kinda already started with the fall food though. I’ve been making chilis and squash dishes for the past two weeks. And now I will be adding this pumpkin spice mug cake to the list ;)
I completely get what you mean about not rushing the seasonal delights! I want to savor autumn before we dive into the wild rush that is the Christmas season!
Easy mug cakes like this one are very dangerous for me, a person with sweet *teeth*. I could make this and then use the rest of the can of pumpkin puree for pumpkin pie……a very dangerous and delicious idea!