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