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October 5, 2018

Spiced Pumpkin Mug Cake

Published October 5, 2018 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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This pumpkin mug cake is absolutely perfect for the times when cravings hit but you don’t want to commit to baking a giant cake!
Perfect Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake that is ready in 3 minutes for those nights when you need dessert pronto!

I took a day off work today to hang out with my girl for the last day of a half-term break. Did you know that British kids have breaks from school every 6 weeks? Bliss for happy kidlets, nightmare for working parents.

Anyway, I was hoping to spend some quality time with her but ended up doing a whole bunch of work from home. Sigh.

One of those days I will master that work-life balance but right now I am leaning heavily on the work side of things. Help!! Any great tips you would like to share?

Anyway, my only claim to fame is I made her this Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake. I wanted to spoil her a bit and had intentions to bake these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes or these Toffee Honeycomb Pumpkin Muffins.

I was realistic enough about not having enough time to bake this Spiced Pumpkin and Chocolate Cake with Maple Cinnamon Mascarpone Cream.

Perfect Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake that is ready in 3 minutes for those nights when you need dessert pronto!

I might be too late to the mug cake party but they are new to me, so I thought why not try and share with you, friends.

Why mug cakes are great

I had leftover canned pumpkin in the fridge that needed to be used pronto. The beauty of a mug cake is in its streamlined, uncomplicated process .

You could be stuffing your face with cake 3 minutes after you thought you wanted one. It is however not that bad for you because this pumpkin mug cake comes with a built-in portion control!

The pumpkin mug cake takes 2 minutes to mix and 1 minute to cook in a microwave. And that is why even being short on time I could still test the recipe a few times to perfect it.

The one you see is version 3. There is one more after that but it was definitely a step backwards although Mitchell didn’t know it and happily gobbled it up when he got home from school.

Perfect Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake that is ready in 3 minutes for those nights when you need dessert pronto!

How do you make a mug cake that tastes like cake?

There are two types of mug cakes out there.

The ones with an egg and the ones without. I tried both and I can vouch for the recipe without an egg.

Adding an egg makes the cake tastes like pumpkin pie flavoured, stodgy cooked eggs. Not at all what I was looking for. So no egg.

What you should include however, is a spoonful of Biscoff spread. If you are not too familiar with it, imagine delicious biscuits pulverized and blended with caramel.

Yup, that’s Biscoff spread. If you are not a fan, feel free to swap it out for Nutella or even Peanut Butter.

What you will end up with is a sweet and spiced pumpkin cake with a gooey middle. I also topped mine with a Bourbon spiked whipped cream.

Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake

How do I whip a small amount of cream without a mixer?

To whip a tiny amount of cream to top your mug cake pour Β½ cup of double/whipping cream with 1 tsp of icing sugar and any flavouring of your choice in a jam jar, pop a lid on a shake for a minute. Done!

I am not sure if I am delighted or disturbed that I discovered this shortcut to happiness. Mug cake path is a dangerous one! Only indulge in case of emergency!!

Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Molten Mug Cake

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
This pumpkin mug cake is absolutely perfect for the times when cravings hit but you don't want to commit to baking a giant cake.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 3 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 416 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 Β½ tbsp sugar
  • β…“ tsp baking powder
  • Β½ tsp mixed spice or pumpkin spice
  • ΒΌ tsp cinnamon
  • Β½ tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp canned pumpkin/cooked pureed pumpkin
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp Biscoff spread
  • whipping cream or cool whip optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix all dry ingredients in a microwavable medium sized mug with a fork.
  • Add pumpkin, oil and milk and mix till well combined.
  • Drop a tablespoon of Biscoff spread right in the middle.
  • Microwave on high for 70 seconds.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4890IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pumpkin mug cake
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About Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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  1. Leslie Little says

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    5 stars
    Julia! Just had this for breakfast! Another winner! I’ve never heard of or seen Biscoff Spread so made it with Nutella as you suggested. Neither have I ever made a mug cake. What fun! My girls are all grown up now but I think mug cakes would be a fun thing to teach young girls. INSTANT (almost) deliciousness!

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    • vikalinka says

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      I am so happy you feel that way, Leslie! I thought the same. A mug cake can never replace the real thing but it’s fun to make once in a while!

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  2. Nickki says

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    Oh my goodness…this looks so delicious I think I’m going to have to make this tonight! Love the idea of adding Biscoff! I will report back πŸ™‚

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    • vikalinka says

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      Please do, Nickki!! I would love to know how it turned out as microwaves vary so much.

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  3. Alan Steinberg says

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    Could a mug cake be made with apple slices?

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    • vikalinka says

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      Apple slices probably won’t be cooked all the way through but you can try if you don’t mind crunchy apples, Alan. In any case, it’s a low investment of time and resources.

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  4. Louise | Cygnet Kitchen says

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    5 stars
    Mug cakes! I have been seriously missing out!! I am almost glad that our microwave has broken, I would be making these all the time and definitely a few pounds heavier… x

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  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

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    What a heavenly mug cake! I love that surprise of Biscoff in the middle, too. Divine! πŸ™‚

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  6. Hannah Hossack-Lodge says

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    I have resorted to mug cakes a few times in the past when I’ve needed emergency cake, I’ve never put Biscoff in one before though, that’s just a dangerous combination! I think I would end up eating nothing but mug cakes…

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  7. Alona says

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    Love your website.

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    • vikalinka says

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      Thank you so much, Alona!

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  8. Oana says

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    This looks so moist and gooey. I’m gonna try this with some Nutella – Biscoff spread seems to be impossible to find in Romania yet. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Lucy Parissi says

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    5 stars
    Pumpkin + Biscoff spread? We are basically the same person! This looks amazing and I have all the ingredients (fancy that) so I may break glass in case of dessert emergency!

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  10. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

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    Mug cakes are deadly Julia! I’ve made a few in my time and it’s scary how much calorific damage you can do in such a short space of time.

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