2 Minute Pumpkin Mug Cake
- October 26, 2026
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This easy pumpkin mug cake is soft, fluffy, and flavored with fall spices, making it the perfect healthy treat when you’re craving something sweet. Made with oat flour, pumpkin puree, and simple ingredients, this single-serve cake is naturally gluten-free and ready in just 2 minutes.
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If you’ve tried my sweet potato mug cake, you’ll love this pumpkin spice mug cake because it follows the same formula!
And, this mug cake with pumpkin is a perfect dessert because it’s ready in 2 minutes. YES – truly! Two minutes in the microwave is all you need. It’s soft and fluffy on the outside, and moist on the inside – a perfect combination.
I remember when I learned about single serving mug cakes in the microwave and it was a life-changing experience. No more needing to make a whole dessert for my sweet tooth – although I still love making a loaf of banana pumpkin bread!
And with this pumpkin cake in a mug recipe, you can have a single slice of pumpkin cake (it tastes like that!) without making a whole cake. AND it’s ready in just 2 minutes.
I love using oat flour to keep it light and fluffy – same deal as my pumpkin chocolate brownies.
I love to enjoy this mug cake when I’m cleaning up after the kids go to bed. Just pop it in the microwave when I’m cleaning and it’s done!
I typically top my pumpkin mug cake with yogurt for more protein, or ice cream or whipped cream for something sweeter.
I love that this easy pumpkin mug cake also offers fiber and antioxidants, as well as Vitamins A and C – great for supporting immunity!
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Why You’ll Love This Single Serving Pumpkin Cake
- Ready instantly – When you get the impulsive craving for a healthy dessert or sweet treat, this pumpkin mug cake to the rescue. Ready in minutes!
- Single serving – While it’s easy to make more than one, most people appreciate the nature of a single serving dessert to only eat a pre-made portion!
- No major cleanup necessary.
- Great way to use leftover pumpkin puree.
- Vegan and gluten-free – This vegan microwave mug cake fits nearly any dietary lifestyle. It’s also gluten-free since the base is made with sweetpotato and oat flour!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
- oat flour – you can grind up oats in a high-speed blender to make your own or buy pre-ground oat flour. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. White whole wheat flour is my favorite alternative!
- maple syrup – You can also use honey (not vegan), coconut sugar or brown sugar.
- pumpkin puree – Make sure it’s not pumpkin pie mix in a can. It will be too sweet and not the same texture.
- almond milk – I prefer a light almond milk, but cashew milk, soy milk, or even dairy milk can work.
- vanilla extract
- baking powder – This small but mighty ingredient helps the mug cake rise.
- pumpkin pie spice
- mini chocolate chips, optional – Enjoy life are vegan if you’re looking for a vegan microwave mug cake.
- pinch of salt – adds so much flavor!
- microwave-safe mug or ramekin
Sarah’s Notes
- Readers have had success using all-purpose flour or even cake mix in place of oat flour. I haven’t tried this recipe with alternative flours, like coconut flour or almond flour. Coconut flour is more dense so it may not work as a 1-1 replacement.
- For a chocolate sweetpotato mug cake, try adding 1/2 Tbsp of cocoa powder. It tastes like a mini chocolate sweetpotato cake!
- To add more protein, throw a scoop of your favorite protein powder in!
- If you want some nutrient-dense additions for kids, add a tsp of flax seeds or chia seeds.
How to Make A Pumpkin Mug Cake in the Microwave
Transfer to a ramekin or mug and microwave for 75-90 seconds.
Testing Note
If you find that your pumpkin mug cake is too hard and you want it softer, microwave it for less time. Every microwave is different, so you may need to play around with the time in 10-second increments. I loved mine at 70 seconds.
Testing Tips for Success
- You can double the recipe. However, if you do, I recommend using a small bowl or something bigger than a small mug, as it may overflow. You can also do two single servings and then combine them.
- All-purpose flour works in place of oat flour if you do not need it to be gluten-free.
- For a pumpkin protein mug cake, I’d recommend vanilla, chocolate or unflavored protein powder.
- I don’t like my pumpkin mug cake to be overly sweet so 2 tsp of maple syrup was more than enough for me. You can add more if you like it sweeter, like pumpkin pie.
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2 Minute Pumpkin Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon oat flour
- 2 teaspoons of maple syrup
- ¼ cup mashed pumpkin
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in bowl and transfer to a greased mug or ramekin.
- Microwave for 75-90 seconds each. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before eating.
- Enjoy – pair with ice cream, yogurt, more chocolate chips, fruit, etc.
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