Vegan Pumpkin Mug Cake
A quick and easy vegan dessert that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin spice in a fluffy mug cake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or sub 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegan butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, plus more to thicken if necessary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until just combined.
- Spray a microwave-safe mug with non-stick cooking spray and pour the batter into the mug.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the batter is fully cooked on top.
- Let the mug cake cool for a few minutes.
- Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients, adding milk to thin if necessary.
- Drizzle the glaze over the mug cake and enjoy!
Notes
This cake is best served warm and can be topped with nut butter or chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan dessert, mug cake, pumpkin spice, quick dessert