Easy Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe with chocolate chips

Name: Easy Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe with chocolate chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée; 2½ tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoon whole milk; 1 tablespoon melted butter; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon ground pumpkin spice; Pinch fine salt; 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

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This fall season, I’m trying every pumpkin recipe that is full of flavor, easy to make, and requires little ingredients. You might have made mug cakes before. If you’ve tried my Oatmeal Mug Cake before, you would love my pumpkin mug cake recipe as well.

Easy pumpkin spice mug cake with gooey chocolate chips, single-serve microwave dessert.

This easy mug cake recipe smells like a cozy fall evening. Your kitchen will be filled with nutty aromatic pumpkin pie spice aroma when you make it. This is a crowd pleaser dessert. It’s soft, sweet, and pumpkiny.

You can invite the kids in the kitchen as well and supervise them while they make their own pumpkin mug cake in the microwave within a few minutes.

Craving more easy treats after this cozy 2 minutes microwave pumpkin mug cake ? Try my Dark Chocolate Fudge for a rich, no-fail candy fix, or whip up Halloween Rice Krispie Treats for a fun, party-ready bite. Building a fall menu? Pair this dessert with veggie sides like Roasted Carrots and Asparagus or Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots for a balanced dinner, then end on a sweet, microwave-in-minutes note.

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS (For Easy Mug Cake Recipe)
VARIATIONS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE
Equipment
STORAGE AND REHEATING TIPS FOR THIS PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE
TOP TIPS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE
FAQ
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Easy Pumpkin Mug Cake Recipe with chocolate chips

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE

Quick and Easy - This easy mug cake recipe is so quick to make that you can make it multiple times a day. All You need to do is mix a bunch of ingredients in a bowl and pop them in the microwave for a few seconds. Even kids can make it.

Versatile - This recipe is not only easy and simple, it’s very versatile. You can add your favorite ingredients like nuts, fruit chunks, different toppings, and it will still taste great.

Flavorful - This is not a boring mug cake. The pumpkin pie spice gives it a rich flavor and the pumpkin puree makes every bite delicious. It smells warm, nutty, spicy, and sweet.

Freezer Friendly - You can make this mug cake or cakes in advance and freeze them in an air tight freezer safe bag for up to 2 months. It will taste as good as freshly made when reheated.

Kid Friendly - This pumpkin mug cake recipe is perfect for kids who want a little sweet treat or a snack at odd times of the day. You can make it in a few minutes and they will love it every time.

INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Ingredients laid out for pumpkin mug cake

All-Purpose Flour: You can also use almond flour or gluten free flour as a substitute.
Pumpkin Puree: Pumpkin puree is the main ingredient for this pumpkin mug cake so don’t omit it. You can use homemade or canned pumpkin puree.
Brown Sugar: Use brown sugar as a healthy alternative to processed white sugar. You can substitute it with coconut sugar powder.
Whole Milk: I recommend using whole milk. You can use dairy or plant based milk if you like.
Butter: Use melted butter for this recipe so that the texture and consistency are smooth. You can use dairy butter or plant based butter.
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract will give this pumpkin mug cake a beautiful aroma and enhance the flavor.
Baking Powder: To help make the mug cake rise and have a soft texture, you will need ¼ teaspoon of baking powder.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: For pumpkin flavor and warm cozy smell, add pumpkin pie spice.
Chocolate Chips: You can add chocolate pieces if you want more chocolatey bites. I used dark chocolate but milk or white chocolate works too.
Salt: Add salt to balance out the sweetness and enhance the flavors.

See recipe card for quantities.

INSTRUCTIONS (For Easy Mug Cake Recipe)

Pumpkin mug cake ingredients being added to the bowl for mixing.

In the small bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, milk, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the sugar.

Flour being added to the pumpkin wet mixture.

Add flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Chocolate chips being added to the pumpkin mug cake mixture.

Fold in chocolate chips to the pumpkin mug cake mixture.

Pumpkin mug is ready to place it in microwave.

Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug and transfer the batter, and microwave for 60–90 seconds on High.

Cook until the top looks set around the edges but the center is slightly moist. If the center is still wet, continue in 10-second bursts, checking after each. The cake will finish setting as it rests, so stop before it looks completely dry to avoid overcooking.

Let the mug cake cool for 1–2 minutes to firm up and prevent burns. Enjoy as is, or top with a few extra chocolate chips, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate.

VARIATIONS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE

Pumpkin Pecan Mug Cake Recipe: If you want to add a little nutty twist to this easy mug cake recipe, you can add roasted pecans. Follow the exact same recipe and replace chocolate chips with pecans.Roast them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Keto Pumpkin Mug Cake: If you’re on a keto diet, you can still enjoy this recipe with a few tweeks. You’ll need to substitute all-purpose flour with coconut flour and brown sugar with erythritol sweetener. Skip the chocolate chips and follow the rest of the recipe with the same quantities.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mug Cake: If you’re a cheese lover like me, you’ll love a little cheesy twist to this easy mug cake recipe.Follow the same recipe till the end without adding chocolate chips. Add a heaped tablespoon of softened, sweetened cream cheese to the batter. Make a swirl with the back of a spoon. You can use some leftover filling from Pumpkin Cream Cheese Hand Pies if you’ve recently made them.

Quick pumpkin chocolate chip mug cake served warm in a ceramic cup.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE

Breakfast: The easy mug cake recipe is perfect for breakfast on a busy weekday. You can serve it with other breakfast options like muffins, cookies, or even with savory egg recipes like chilli scrambled eggs.

Icecream: You can top this pumpkin mug cake with a scoop of your favorite ice cream and it will be a perfect alternative for brownie with ice cream.

Other treats: You can serve this easy mug cake recipe with other treats like Halloween Brownies, Cake Pops, Apple Cinnamon Waffles, or Apple Turnovers.

Fall Platter: Since this mug cake is made with pumpkin and smells like fall, it’s a perfect addition to a fall platter. You can serve it with fall themed recipes like Pumpkin Hand Pies, and Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.

Close up shot of pumpkin mug cake with melting chocolate chips on top.

Equipment

Microwave-safe mug
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Small whisk or fork
Microwave

STORAGE AND REHEATING TIPS FOR THIS PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE

Room Temperature: You can store leftover mug cake at room temperature for 1-2 days. Microwave it for 10-15 seconds before serving again.

Refrigerator: If you want to make this easy mug cake recipe in advance, or if you have some leftovers, you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week. However, keep it at room temperature for half an hour before reheating it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Freezer: You can totally freeze cooked pumpkin mug cake. Tightly wrap the mug in foil or plastic wrap and freeze it. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Reheating and Thawing: Refrigerated mug cake will take 15-25 seconds in the microwave. Completely thaw frozen mug cake in the fridge for a few hours and then microwave for 15-20 seconds. Let it cool before serving.

Showing inside texture of fall inspired pumpkin mug cake.

TOP TIPS FOR PUMPKIN MUG CAKE RECIPE

Since microwaves are different, you can use 10 second bursts to prevent overcooking.
Dip a toothpick in the cake to check if it’s fully cooked. If nothing sticks, it’s ready.
For a soft mug pumpkin mug cake, pull it out when it’s fully set but the top is still shiny.
Give it a few seconds to cool down and sink back into the mug before adding any toppings so that they don’t seep into the cake.
Don’t use too much oil or overcook the cake or else it will get rubbery.
Grease the mug before adding the mixture so that it doesn’t stick to the mug.

FAQ

How do you know if your pumpkin mug cake is ready?

The best and the easiest way to check if your mug cake is ready is doing a toothpick test. Insert a wooden toothpick or skewer in the centre of the mug. If nothing sticks to it, your pumpkin mug cake is ready.

What size mug is best for this mug cake recipe?

Use a 12-14 oz mug for this mug cake recipe so that it doesn’t overflow while microwaving.

How do you prevent pumpkin mug cake from being dry?

Milk prevents the cake from being dry. Don’t skip the milk. Use plant based milk if you don’t use dairy milk.

Moist pumpkin mug cake made with cinnamon and chocolate chips, ready in 5 minutes.

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