Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Mix:
- 100g golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- Generous grating of nutmeg (or 1/2 tsp ground from a jar)
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Simply mix everything together and store in an airtight jar to keep you going during cosy season - add it to bakes, lattes, and porridge too!
For the Mug Cake:
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- A splash of orange extract
- 3 tbsp whole milk
You will also need a 12oz microwave safe mug
Instructions
- Mix all of the dry ingredients in your mug.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix well. Take extra care to mix the bottom and ensure no dry flour remains.
- Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes on a high heat. If it still jiggles or seems wet in the centre, continue in 30 second increments until it is cooked through.
- I served with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. You could add custard, pouring cream, ice cream, caramel sauce - or enjoy it simply as it is!
- And there you have it - a cosy Autumn Pumpkin Spice cake in 10 minutes flat!
What is so great about a mug cake?
These super speedy mug cakes are a quick way to get a cosy Pumpkin Spice fix, can be prepared in the same mug (so less washing up) and it uses teaspoon and tablespoon measurements so you don’t have to faff about weighing everything. They are the perfect treat when you need a little something sweet and don't want to bake an entire cake.
Can you use any mug for a mug cake?
You need to make sure it is microwave safe, usually this information is stamped on the base of the cup. This recipe makes enough to fill a 12oz mug perfectly, so just keep in mind if you have a larger mug it won't rise all the way to the top, and equally, a smaller mug maybe overflow in the microwave.
