Pumpkin Mug Cake with Chocolate Chips Recipe
A quick and delicious Pumpkin Mug Cake recipe that’s perfect for a cozy, single-serving dessert. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and chocolate chips, this mug cake is moist and flavorful, ready in just minutes using a microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 to 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. whole milk
- 1 tsp. oil (melted coconut oil preferred)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
Add-ins and Toppings
- 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips (plus more for sprinkling on top, if desired)
- Suggested toppings: a scoop of cool whip, vanilla ice cream, or Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of heavy cream, half-and-half, or seasonal coffee creamer
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the pumpkin puree, egg, whole milk, and melted coconut oil. Whisk thoroughly to ensure all wet ingredients are fully blended and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the coconut sugar, gluten free baking flour (or all-purpose flour), pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder to the mug. Stir the mixture carefully until it’s evenly combined and there are no lumps.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for about 1 to 1.5 minutes. Start with 1 minute and check; the cake should be set but moist. Cook longer in 15-second increments if needed, being careful not to overcook.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, allow the mug cake to cool for a minute. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired, and add your favorite topping such as cool whip, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of cream or coffee creamer before serving.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on microwave wattage; adjust accordingly to avoid overcooking.
- You can substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar or regular granulated sugar if preferred.
- Using gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour makes this recipe gluten free, but all-purpose flour works fine for a traditional version.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based milk.
- This mug cake is best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
