Moist, creamy pumpkin muffin in a mug—quick, cozy, perfect for autumn and single-serve snacking.
# 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 or melted butter
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
# Method:
01 - In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - Add pumpkin purée, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Blend thoroughly with a fork or small whisk until smooth and unified.
03 - Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the muffin rises and is firm in the center.
04 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the warm muffin.
05 - Enjoy immediately while warm straight from the mug.
