If you’re super excited about all things pumpkin, you will be obsessed with this sweet and easy-to-make pumpkin mug cake recipe.
One Minute Pumpkin Cake
Single serving
Oil free option
Egg and dairy free
Naturally vegan
There’s no box cake mix or oven required, and you only need 4 ingredients to make the entire thing!
Also try this Pumpkin Banana Bread
Recipe Instructions:
To make the healthy mug cake, simply combine all of the ingredients in a mug.
Stir everything together, then bake in the microwave or oven (whichever you prefer) until it’s deliciously soft and fluffy.
Top with chocolate chips, Coconut Whipped Cream, melted almond butter or coconut butter, Vegan Marshmallow Fluff, raspberry jelly, blueberries or sliced banana, or Coconut Milk Ice Cream.
It’s also great with Almond Milk Ice Cream
Cake In A Mug Variations:
For a high protein mug cake: replace 1 tbsp of the flour with your favorite protein powder, and use peanut butter instead of oil.
For a larger scale recipe: try either these Pumpkin Muffins or the following recipe for Pumpkin Cupcakes.
For a Weight Watchers mug cake: use additional pumpkin or mashed banana in place of the fat in the recipe. Top with zero point berries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Above, watch the video how to make a pumpkin mug cake.
For a banana version, make this Banana Bread in a Mug.
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 tbsp spelt, white, or oat flour (here's a Keto Mug Cake recipe)
- 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil, butter, or additional pumpkin
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a greased mug or bowl, and bake either in the oven or microwave until fluffy and cake-like. (It takes around 60-90 seconds in the microwave, depending on wattage.)View Nutrition Facts
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Olive♥ says
OMG! Made this! So so good! TYSM KATIE!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for trying it 🙂
Malda Hibri says
You never explain how to get a white glaze on top? It just magically appears. Can you explain. Thanks!
CCK Media Team says
It is just a little melted vegan ice cream.
Jana says
I was looking for a mug cake that was vegan and sugar free. I made this using your weight watchers suggestions and replaced half of the flour with protein powder and used more pumpkin instead of butter or oil. I omitted the sugar and salt. It turned out so good! I mashed a banana and used as icing on top to give it more sweetness. Thank you so much for sharing! This will be a new go to for breakfast or desert!!!
Beverly Whipple says
How long does it take in the oven?
CCK Media Team says
It should take around 10 minutes.
JoAnne says
What and how much spice should you add to the pumpkin mug cake?
Sounds wonderful!
CCK Media Team says
You don’t have to add any, but feel free to add 1/4 tsp cinnamon or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice.
Sarah says
Hi Katie, I’m the one who asked u last year if u could make a pumpkin chocolate mug cake. How much cocoa would u add to this recipe? Can’t wait to try it!!
tofurducken says
If using oat flour would you need 6tbsp or convert to a different amount? Same question for the pumpkin muffins 🙂
Danielle says
Please check the nutrition info linked to this recipe. The calories are listed as 171 for the recipe without sugar. The oil alone, 1.5 Tbsp, is 180 calories.
CCK Media Team says
Hi, oil is an optional ingredient so it wouldn’t be included.
Kallie Rinker says
Danielle, lol
Mindy says
I tried this recipe, it was very delicious… my only question would be why you didn’t include the spices?
Alfonso Melady says
Nice website, I am your avid reader.
Donna L. says
Katie, I love your recipes, but I have to say this Pumpkin Mug Cake was pretty flavorless. Adding Pumpkin Pie Spice would help, I think. I’m going to try it again, adding some spice. Keep on sharing your recipes; this is the first one I didn’t care for, but do love your style!
CCK Media Team says
Thanks for the feedback, and you can definitely add some cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice. That sounds like a great idea 🙂
Kim says
Has anyone tried this successfully swapping out the flour for almond or coconut flour? Thanks!
CCK Media Team says
We haven’t done this one, but maybe just add a little pumpkin spice to this recipe? https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/1-minute-coffee-cake-in-a-mug/
Karina says
This cake is a solid 4. There’s not really anything wrong with it, but it’s just a 4 star recipe. I added some cinnamon and allspice and used white flour, vegetable oil, and a coconut sugar / white sugar combo. I used my homemade pumpkin (yes, I baked a pumpkin and whizzed its flesh in a blender). The texture is dense and kinda fabulous, like most pumpkin baked things. I love your recipes, Katie! Thank you!
calgal says
This would have been a bit better if the recipe included pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, SOMETHING. But as written, which is how I made it, the cake was quite bland and average. Definitely not a keeper, sorry.
CCK Media Team says
Hi! You can definitely add cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice 🙂
Marla says
This mug cake taste moist and hit the macros I was needing. I think I might add a little pumpkin spice to it or cinnamon next time.
Marla says
I used white flour, honey as sweetener, and extra pumpkin puree instead of oil or other fat. Pumpkin puree was homemade.
Ashley says
Could I add pumpkin seed protein powder to this (around 2 tbsp)? Would I need to make any adjustments to the recipe?
CCK Media Team says
Hi, we have successfully tried replacing 1 tbsp of the flour with your favorite protein powder. If you want to do more than that, feel free to experiment!
Cheryl says
Just made this into mini donuts in my maker…added spice and unsweetened almond milk to make a cake like batter.
It made 14…really flat donuts…tasted like pumpkin pie inside…..will try again with less milk. Keep up the good recipes.
D says
I haven’t made this cake yet, but I look forward to making it! Also, to the people rudely complaining about no spices, please see this article about heavy metals in many spices and rethink your need for spices: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/your-herbs-and-spices-might-contain-arsenic-cadmium-and-lead-a6246621494/
Hayley says
Love it. I added nutmeg and cinnamon and vanilla to it. I put low fat cream cheese on top.