Description
A quick, moist, and fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake that’s perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon and packed with wholesome ingredients. Ready in under five minutes, this healthy dessert or snack blends creamy cottage cheese and vibrant pumpkin puree to create a comforting autumn treat that’s high in protein and easy to customize.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey, or sugar (sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can substitute with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mug: Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up. This helps the cake rise evenly without clinging to the sides.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, egg, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a bowl or directly in the mug. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well blended, breaking down the cottage cheese for uniform texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Gently stir just until combined, avoiding over-mixing to keep the cake fluffy.
- Microwave and Watch It Rise: Microwave the mug cake on high for 1 to 2 minutes depending on your microwave’s power. Watch it carefully and check doneness with a toothpick; it should be set but still moist.
- Cool Slightly and Enjoy: Let the cake cool for 1 to 2 minutes to set and enhance the flavors before eating.
Notes
- Use small-curd cottage cheese for a finer, smoother texture in the batter.
- Microwave in increments after the first minute to avoid drying out the cake.
- Adjust sweetener to balance the natural sweetness of pumpkin and taste preference.
- Mix gently to prevent a tough or rubbery texture.
- Add nuts or seeds as toppings after microwaving to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin mug cake, cottage cheese cake, quick mug cake, healthy dessert, gluten free pumpkin cake, autumn dessert
