Pumpkin season doesn't have to end just because winter baking is beginning to take over.
There's a point in the year when autumn and winter start to overlap. Pumpkin is still very much on the menu, but thoughts are slowly turning towards holiday baking and all the sweet treats that come with the colder months. It's an interesting time in the kitchen, when the familiar flavors of one season begin to make room for those of the next. And rather than choosing between the two, why not bring a little of both into the same dessert?
This white chocolate pumpkin mug cake does exactly that. Pumpkin brings the familiar flavors of autumn, while white chocolate adds a creamy, mellow sweetness that feels right at home as winter approaches. It's not the most obvious pairing, especially when pumpkin is so often associated with warm spices, maple, and cream cheese, but that's part of its appeal. The white chocolate complements the pumpkin's subtle earthiness, adding richness without taking away from what makes pumpkin desserts so enjoyable in the first place.
Everything comes together in a mug, making it convenient when you're craving a homemade treat but don't necessarily want a whole cake sitting on the counter. It's a quick way to keep enjoying the last stretch of pumpkin season and invite the holiday festivities in, one mug cake at a time.
Ingredients
Cake
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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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Pinch fine sea salt
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2 Tbsp pumpkin purée
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3 Tbsp oat milk
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1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
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1 tsp neutral oil
White Chocolate Center
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3-4 vegan white chocolate melting discs, about 1/2 oz
Optional Toppings
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Powdered sugar
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Vegan vanilla ice cream
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Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
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In a 10 oz microwave-safe mug, stir together flour, Warrior Blend Protein Powder, baking podwder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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Add pumpkin puree, oat milk, maple syrup, and oil. Stir just until smooth,
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Stack the white chocolate discs in the center of the batter and gently press them down until they’re covered with a thin layer of batter.
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Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
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Let sit for about 1 minute. Top with powdered sugar or vegan vanilla ice cream and serve warm while the white chocolate center is still melted.
