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1-Min Moist & Fluffy Microwave Pumpkin Mug Cake

When you want a quick and easy pumpkin dessert with minimal cleanup, this gluten free microwave pumpkin mug cake is the perfect treat!

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Prep: 5 minCook: 1 minTotal: 6 min
Servings: 2 1x

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • whipped cream and/or ice cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a medium bowl and melt it in the microwave for 30 seconds. 
  2. Add the pumpkin purée, agave nectar, egg, and vanilla to the bowl. 
  3. Whisk to combine. 
  4. Add the almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder to the bowl.
  5. Whisk until combined. 
  6. Divide the batter between two mugs. You could put it all in one bigger mug and cook it for a little bit longer, but for smaller portions, divide between two mugs.
  7. One at a time, place a mug into the microwave and cook for 1 minute. 

  8. Top each mug with whipped cream or ice cream (or both) and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 243
  • Sugar: 17.5g
  • Sodium: 119mg
  • Fat: 16.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.2g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 4.3g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
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