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Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake You Can Make in Under 5 Minutes

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Fordham chapter.

Nothing says autumn quite like the flavor of pumpkin spice. The sweet and spicy flavor is everywhere this season—from lattes to cookies to pancakes. But what happens when you use this fall favorite in cake form is truly magical. The best part is that you can make it right in your own coffee mug—no pans or ovens required! All that is needed to create this quick and easy fall favorite are a few ingredients, a mug and a microwave.  So swap out your PSL and indulge in this minute mug creation!

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Easy

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
Total time: 4 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

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4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Dash of salt
Dash of vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Spray mug with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix dry ingredients until combined.

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3. Add wet ingredients and stir until smooth.

4. Place in microwave and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

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