Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake Recipe Perfect for Fall
You’ll love this pumpkin spice mug cake recipe! Transform a few ingredients into a tasty treat that can be baked right in your microwave in a minute.
I’m SO excited about this pumpkin mug cake! It’s something that I’ve been wanting to share for a long time. Because I LOVE pumpkin spice . . . I love fall desserts . . . and I absolutely LOVE making a “onesie” cake for myself.
The honest truth is that I just can’t control myself when it comes to pumpkin desserts. If I bake pumpkin bread, I will eat the entire loaf.
If I make a pumpkin cake – consider it gone. That is pretty much true for any pumpkin recipe whether sweet or savory.
This pumpkin spice mug cake helps prevent something from happening that probably shouldn’t happen, which is me eating an entire cake versus just a mug’s worth.
I mean I want it to but . . . well, you know. If you’re like me, You’ll keep this pumpkin mug cake just for yourself. Or maybe you and one other person. Learn how to make this quick dessert below.
Cake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup spice cake mix
- 1/4 cup pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon milk
Frosting
- 3 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
You could make your pumpkin mug cake without the frosting, but I don’t recommend it. The frosting just “adds something.”
If your family loves pumpkin too, they’re going to love this sweet treat.
Get the printable recipe for this mug cake below!
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Equipment
- 1 Mug microwave safe
Ingredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup spice cake mix
- 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 T milk
Frosting
- 3 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 T milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all cake ingredients until well blended.
- Pour into two separate mugs or ramekins. Microwave each for 70 seconds on high.
- For the frosting, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Spread over both mug cakes and serve.
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What is your favorite fall mug cake recipe? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other pumpkin spice recipes:
Blondies • Creme Brulee • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Cookies • Cranberry Muffins • Icebox Cake • Mousse • No Bake Bars • Pudding • Smoothie • Sugar Cookies