Healthy Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake for Fall (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free pumpkin spice mug cake is the perfect Fall dessert and is ready in under 5 minutes! It’s also a single serving dessert and follows the Specific Carb Diet.

Our easy to make healthy mug cake with pumpkin spice uses coconut oil, coconut flour, almond flour, pumpkin puree, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, honey, and one egg. It’s a great option if you’re on a paleo diet or just need to use up your leftover pumpkin puree.

If you’ve never tried a mug dessert, you’re going to enjoy every single bite!

What is A Pumpkin Mug Cake?

A pumpkin mug cake is a single-serving dessert for one. It’s super easy to make because you mix all of your ingredients into a coffee mug and “bake” it in the microwave.

Is a pumpkin mug cake gluten free?

While not all pumpkin mug cakes are gluten-free, this recipe is paleo, grain free, gluten free, and Specific Carb Diet Legal.

What You’ll Need

• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 drops apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice*

If you don’t have pumpkin spice, you can use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg instead.

How to Make a Healthy Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake

1. Place the coconut oil in a mug and microwave for 15-20 seconds until it’s melted.
2. Next, add the coconut flour, almond flour, pumpkin puree, and baking soda to the mug. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, making sure it touches the baking soda to create a fizzing reaction.
3. Then, mix in the vanilla extract, egg, honey, and spices, ensuring everything is well combined.
4. Microwave the mug for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread has risen and the top is fully cooked and dry to the touch. Top with chopped walnuts or coconut whipped cream and serve.

This 5 minute pumpkin mug cake is sure to become your favorite single-serving dessert this time of year! 

Single Serving Mug Cake Toppings

After your mug cake has cooled for a minute or two, you’re ready to add your toppings!

Pecans are a great choice if you’re on a specific diet, or we also love homemade whipped cream, chocolate chips, or caramel syrup if you don’t have any food allergies.

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Yield: 1 Mug Cake

Easy Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake Recipe for Fall

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This Easy Pumpkin Mug Cake is the perfect Fall dessert and satisfies your sweet tooth! It uses simple ingredients and because it's a single serving, you can enjoy the entire cake!

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 1 minute

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 drops apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice*

Instructions

1. Place the coconut oil in a mug and microwave for 15-20 seconds until it's melted.
2. Next, add the coconut flour, almond flour, pumpkin puree, and baking soda to the mug. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, making sure it touches the baking soda to create a fizzing reaction.
3. Then, mix in the vanilla extract, egg, honey, and spices, ensuring everything is well combined.
4. Microwave the mug for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread has risen and the top is fully cooked and dry to the touch. Top with chopped walnuts or coconut whipped cream and serve.

Notes

If you don't have pumpkin spice, you can use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg instead.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 429Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 420mgCarbohydrates: 22gNet Carbohydrates: 13gFiber: 9gSugar: 9gProtein: 12g

Nutritional information may vary and may not be accurate.

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