Coconut Flour Paleo Pumpkin Mug Cake

This is a yummy coconut flour paleo pumpkin mug cake that whips up in less than 2 minutes. Just mix the ingredients together in a small cup and microwave!

Article Index

• Ingredients Needed For Pumpkin Mug Cake
• How To Make Low-Carb Pumpkin Mug Cake
• Frequently Asked Questions About This Coconut Flour Mug Cake Recipe
• More Low-Carb Cakes
• Recipe

Are you one of those people that counts down the days until fall so you can enjoy all things pumpkin spice without shame or guilt? Well, this mini pumpkin mug cake is so easy that you can make it any time of year!

I love creating new recipes, and I am always looking for new inspiration.

I haven't had a lot of time for baking a low-carb pumpkin bread, so I figured I'd make this quick yummy coconut flour paleo pumpkin mug cake. It's made in less than two minutes and tastes great!

Ingredients Needed For Pumpkin Mug Cake

All of these ingredients are delightfully low in carbs, paleo-friendly, and gluten-free. Here's more information about what I used.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin puree is keto-friendly if you don't overuse it - it's all about moderation. For this recipe, I only used 2 tablespoons, so it didn't inflate the carb count.

Coconut Flour

The coconut flour gave the mini mug cakes the perfect texture. Plus, it's a good source of protein and healthy fats too.

Egg

The egg is very important. It basically binds all the ingredients together.

Baking Ingredients

Use baking powder and vanilla extract. The baking powder will create a chemical reaction that makes the mug cake springy. Vanilla extract adds a depth of flavor.

Sweetener

To make this mug cake paleo diet-friendly, I used a liquid stevia extract as the sweetener. Stevia is pretty much the only low-carb sweetener allowed on a paleo diet.

There's some debate as to whether some stevia concentrates are okay since they are processed. However, SweetLeaf processes stevia using pure cool water, so I'd say the liquid drops are paleo-approved.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

It's so much easier to just buy it jarred. If you want to make your own, it's a combination of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Use twice as much cinnamon as the other ingredients.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Quick Tips:

• Make this into a little mini cake. Slice it in half to make two rounds. Then, stack them with frosting in between and on top.
• Top with cream cheese frosting. My favorite recipe for low-carb cream cheese frosting is in this pumpkin spice bars recipe.
• If the muffin comes out too dry for you, add in a little almond or coconut milk. You can also add in some avocado oil or coconut oil.
• If you don't want to add frosting, sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon and enjoy!

How To Make Low-Carb Pumpkin Mug Cake

It's so ridiculously easy to make this low-carb coconut flour mug cake! All the exact steps are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here is a bit more information about how to make it.

Mix The Ingredients Together

Place all the ingredients in a ramekin or coffee cup. Mix them together with a fork. You don't need an electric blender, but if you want, you can use an immersion blender.

Microwave The Cake

Let the microwave cook it! Just heat it on high for about 1 ½ minutes. You'll know it is completely cooked when a toothpick comes out clean.

What To Serve With A Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake

This little mug cake is the perfect dessert or snack. If you are enjoying it for dessert, serve it with some keto-friendly ice cream. Or add pumpkin mousse to up the fall flavor.

I think pumpkin and chocolate go perfectly together! So you can also serve this with a low-carb chocolate mousse or even a light and fluffy sugar-free white chocolate pudding.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Coconut Flour Mug Cake Recipe

Before we get to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post, here are some questions people often ask about it. If you don't see your question, please leave it in the comments.

How many servings does this recipe make?

You'll get a supersized muffin that is big enough for two servings. And, it's super filling with only 3.4g net carbs! So, you can save the other half for later.

Is it okay to substitute erythritol granular or confectioner's substitute for the stevia?

Yes, you can use either of those instead of the Stevia drops. Just add the sweetener to taste. You don't need very much to make it taste sweeter.

What are some other topping ideas for the mug cake?

There are lots of different toppings you can add to this mug cake, or you can eat it without any toppings at all.

One reader made a low-carb glaze out of coconut milk and powdered Swerve and then drizzled it on top. Someone else topped with unsweetened applesauce. That's two amazing fall flavors in one dish!

How do you save leftover pumpkin puree?

Since you are only going to use a few tablespoons of pumpkin puree, chances are you will have lots leftover. Don't throw it away! Instead, freeze it in 2-tablespoon servings so that you can make these mug cakes again.

How many servings will one can of pumpkin puree make?

I was able to make 5 muffins/mug cakes out of one can of pumpkin puree.

This is one of my favorite ways to make a mug cake, especially when I am craving keto pumpkin pie! It's a recipe you need to save because it is perfect when you are craving something sweet but don't want to wait for it to bake in the oven. What's your favorite low-carb mug cake recipe?

More Low-Carb Cakes

If you enjoyed this pumpkin mug cake, here are some more keto-friendly cake recipes that you should make next! They are perfect for parties, dessert, or just as a sweet snack.

• Keto Lemon Cake is a super-easy and zesty cake you can make in the slow cooker.
• Low-Carb Carrot Cake is keto friendly, gluten-free, and has the most amazing sugar-free cream cheese frosting in between each layer.
• Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is gluten-free and low in carbs with the sunshine-fresh taste of juicy blueberries and lemon.
• Gluten-Free Birthday Cake In A Mug is big enough for one person - it is super cute and tastes way too good to be low in carbs.
• Keto Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is a chocolate-lover's dream come true, with fudgy chocolate pouring out from the middle.

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First published on September 12, 2016. Updated on September 9, 2021, with new images and additional recipe information.