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    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake with Options for All

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    By Alisa Fleming on December 5, 2021 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    My husband loves cake. Me, I’m more of a cookie gal. So the idea of baking a whole cake, just for him, doesn’t always make sense. Thank goodness for single-serve cakes. This particular recipe is a tender, moist, instant, dairy-free pumpkin mug cake that also happens to be vegan and allergy-friendly, and includes fully-tested options for gluten-free cravings and more. Yes, I used a lot of mugs to test variations! The recipe makes a nice, full-size slice –  it just looks petite because of the jumbo mug in this picture.

    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe - naturally egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan, with gluten-free and lighter options.

    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake with Options for All

    As mentioned, this recipe is naturally vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free, but I’ve tested it many other ways, too! Here are my notes for additional dietary or preparation needs to answer your FAQs.

    Can I Make This Mug Cake Lower Fat?

    A lot of mug cake recipes come out gummy. This recipe is designed to be like a big moist, tender, fluffy slice of honest-to-goodness cake. But if you want a lighter experience, you can reduce the oil to 1 tablespoon and increase the milk beverage to 2 tablespoons. Please note that this does make a denser, dryer crumb. I don’t recommend omitting the oil, it will make the texture more gummy.

    Will this Mug Cake still Taste Good with Lower Sugar?

    You can reduce the sweetener to 2 tablespoons and/or substitute your sweetener of choice. Just remember that both of these options will affect the flavor and texture in some way. Sugar doesn’t just add sweetness, it also adds moisture and helps to produce a tender crumb.

    Can I use Whole Grain Flour instead of All-Purpose Flou?

    You can substitute whole wheat pastry flour with minimal affect on the recipe. Heavier wheat flours will make the cake noticeably more dense.

    Does this Recipe Work for a Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake?

    Indeed! See the notes in my Pumpkin Mug Cake recipe below. I have tested this recipe gluten-free, too!

    What Add-Ins do you Recommend?

    I originally created this recipe with wild blueberries, as you can see in the photo below. But it’s delicious without add-ins, or with pumpkin complements, like dairy-free chocolate chips, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or raisins.

    Can this Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake be Cooked in the Oven?

    Yes, see the notes at the bottom of my dairy-free pumpkin mug cake recipe below. If you aren’t a microwave fan, this recipe bakes great little single-serve cakes. You can even double or triple the recipe to bake a few. They freeze well – with or without frosting.

    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe - naturally egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan, with gluten-free and lighter options.

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mug Cake
     
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    Prep time
    3 mins
    Cook time
    2 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    I whisk the ingredients together in a separate bowl, and then pour into the mug to avoid any burnt or dry edges. But you can whisk them altogether in the greased mug, if you want to save a step and a dish!
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 1 big serving
    Ingredients
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour (see Flour Note below)
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
    • Scant ⅛ teaspoon salt (a big pinch)
    • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1½ tablespoons unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons blueberries or dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
    Instructions
    1. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, spice, vanilla and salt.
    2. Add the pumpkin, oil, milk beverage and vanilla and stir to combine.
    3. Fold in the blueberries or chocolate chips, if using.
    4. Pour into a greased, microwave-safe mug, and level out.
    5. Microwave the cake on HIGH for 1½ to 2 minutes, or until it appears cooked, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The time may vary based on your microwave; in my kitchen, it is perfect at 2 minutes.
    Notes
    Flour Note: You can use your favorite gluten-free flour blend in this recipe, but do not simply swap in coconut flour or almond flour. I tested this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

    Oven Option: Spoon the batter into a small ramekin. Bake at 350ºF for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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    15 Comments

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    2. laura@motherwouldknow on October 19, 2016 6:44 am

      What a great single serving breakfast or brunch idea. I love the pumpkin and blueberry combination and wild are so much more delicious than farm raised.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 22, 2016 4:54 pm

        Thank you Laura and definitely agreed!

        Reply
    3. Ricki on October 13, 2016 6:13 am

      Looks like an amazing crumb! And great combo of pumpkin and blueberries. Time for mug cake! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 13, 2016 8:07 am

        Agreed! I think you would love this flavor combo Ricki.

        Reply
    4. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on October 12, 2016 10:27 am

      Well you definitely met the challenge! This so festive and the blueberry-pumpkin combo sounds so tasty! I’ve never tried that pairing but now I’m definitely eager to try it!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:03 am

        I hope you do Sonali, it’s divine!

        Reply
    5. Emily on October 11, 2016 5:51 pm

      Gosh this sounds delicious!! I’ve never made a mug cake before, but this recipe looks too tempting not to try!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:03 am

        Really? They’re so fun, easy, and non-committal 🙂

        Reply
    6. Gluten Free With Emily on October 11, 2016 5:46 pm

      Cake in a mug- this sounds awesome! I am one of those people who can’t get enough pumpkin ever!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:04 am

        I know! Pumpkin smoothies in summer, pumpkin cakes and breads in winter!

        Reply
    7. Laura on October 11, 2016 1:18 pm

      Mug cakes are my favorite! I love that you combined pumpkin and blueberry!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 14, 2016 3:04 am

        Thanks Laura! That combo is a definite must try.

        Reply
    8. Cricket Plunkett on October 11, 2016 9:13 am

      Often I find mug cakes way too dense, but this one looks so light and fluffy!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 11, 2016 11:15 am

        I’m glad that comes across in the picture Cricket, as that is what I was trying to show – it is seriously fluffy! I didn’t go by the ratios of other mug cake recipes, but rather adapted an old favorite full-size, fluffy pumpkin cake. I had to change it a ton, but kept that integrity.

        Reply

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