Emergency Pumpkin Mug Cake
Serves 1
Time 5 min
Afternoons will seem easier when you know that a bite of warm pumpkin cake is just minutes away from your desk. Assemble this sweet treat with five easy-to-store ingredients and cook it in the microwave. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture. This works well with any number of cake or muffin mix flavors, so feel free to experiment. You’ll be the envy of your officemates!
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup any flavor cake or muffin mix (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
Place egg into a large microwave-safe mug, and whisk lightly with a fork.
Add cake mix, pumpkin purée, honey and cinnamon to the mug and whisk until smooth and completely blended.
Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. Let cool slightly and enjoy.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 310 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 185mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 57g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 37g sugar), 9g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup any flavor cake or muffin mix (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon