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Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Serves: Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin purée
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make

  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a microwave-safe mug until combined.
  2. Add pumpkin purée, 2 tablespoons of milk, and oil, and stir until smooth.
  3. Place in microwave and heat on high until cake is set but still moist, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Add remaining milk to the frosting as needed until desired consistency is reached. Frosting should be thick but spreadable.
  6. Let mug cake cool slightly before topping with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with additional pumpkin spice and serve warm.