Description
This Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a quick, nutritious, and indulgent single-serving treat that combines warm autumn flavors with the creamy tang of cottage cheese. Ready in under five minutes, it offers a wholesome balance of protein, moisture, and cozy pumpkin spice, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar substitute)
Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional spices: a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cloves
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mug: Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and your sweetener choice until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and any additional spices for balanced flavor throughout the cake.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Microwave to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared mug and microwave on high for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Check to ensure it’s cooked through and firm but moist.
- Cool Slightly and Enjoy: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute or two before digging in—this improves texture and flavor, making every bite delightful.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese for better texture and richness.
- Microwave times vary; start with less time and add seconds as needed to avoid dryness.
- Use the spoon-and-level method to measure flour accurately to prevent a dense cake.
- Experiment with different natural sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar for extra flavor.
- Let the mug cake rest briefly after cooking to set the structure and meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg