Creamy Pumpkin Muffin Mug (Print Version)
Enjoy a soft, moist pumpkin mug muffin with creamy topping—quick, single-serve, and perfect for fall cravings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened pumpkin purée
08 - 2 tablespoons milk
09 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Creamy Topping (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
13 - Pinch of cinnamon
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add pumpkin purée, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully integrated.
03 - Microwave the mixture on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the muffin rises and the center is just set but moist.
04 - Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until smooth, then spoon over the warm muffin if desired.
05 - Enjoy while warm directly from the mug.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses ingredients you probably already have on hand
- No oven required so it is perfect for college students or quick kitchen fixes
- Ready from scratch in under ten minutes
- Easily adaptable for dairy-free or whole grain preferences
02 -
- Packed full of warm autumn flavors in every bite
- Perfect for those who need a sweet treat without making a big batch
- Easy to adapt for different diets by swapping milk or omitting cream cheese
03 -
- Always check your baking powder freshness or the muffin may turn out dense
- Mix batter just until smooth overmixing can make it tough
- Let the cake cool a minute before adding any topping so it does not melt off right away