chocolate pumpkin mug cake

Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

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 Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

The mornings and evenings have been nice and cool here, dare I even say, down-right cold and Fall-like? So that means that my mugs have been coming out of hiding for morning cups of hot chocolate and late night sweet treats, like mug cake.

I love making mug cakes because you’re always only a few minutes away from some delicious goodness in a cup. This particular recipe combines one of my all-time favorite flavors (chocolate) with everyone’s favorite taste of Fall (pumpkin). Even better news? It only takes three ingredients.

Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

If you caught my strawberry overnight french toast recipe last week then you read about my new plates from 222 Fifth that I just love. This post is part of a collaboration with 222 Fifth. Though I received free product, all opinions are completely my own.

These great mugs are perfect for making mug cakes since they’re microwave safe. Plus, cleanup afterwards is a breeze because use you can just throw them in the dishwasher!

Well, don’t literally throw them, but you know what I mean.

Seriously though, 222 Fifth is fine quality china and they have some of the most beautiful patterns, like this Evangeline pattern that I have; but I also love the Gabrielle Blue set and the Clipper Blue set, just to name a few.  And doesn’t this Eliza Plum set just look perfect for Fall??

Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

So, grab your own favorite mug and make some chocolate pumpkin mug cakes! I love to enjoy mine cuddled up on the couch after the kids have gone to bed, it’s like a little mini vacation for busy moms.

Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 
Author: Justine Young
Ingredients
  • 1 box of brownie mix
  • 1 can of pureed pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  1. Grease the sides and bottoms of two mugs.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated.
  3. Fill each mug halfway with brownie batter.
  4. Put both mugs into the microwave and cook on 50% power for two minutes. Then, cook for three more minutes at full power. Once they are done cooking, leave them in the microwave for five minutes.
  5. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

This will make about 6-8 mug cakes but I recommend only cooking two at once.
Cooking times may vary based on microwave wattage.
The rest of the batter can be kept in the fridge for a couple days.

The wonderful people at 222 Fifth want to help you welcome the Fall season and enjoy some yummy mug cakes by giving away a set of their mugs to one of my readers! Just enter via the Rafflecopter widget below, and good luck!

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42 Responses to chocolate pumpkin mug cake

  1. Krista Nile September 19, 2016 at 7:20 am #

    That recipe looks delicious! My favorite mug design is the Indira collection!

  2. Kasey Moore September 19, 2016 at 7:32 am #

    I am absolutely in love with the El Centro pattern!

  3. Kristen September 19, 2016 at 8:24 am #

    I LOVE the Casbah gold or the Surya teal. So pretty! And I really need some new dinnerware so maybe I’ll ask for some for Christmas.

  4. Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie September 19, 2016 at 9:48 am #

    Mmmm, love mug cakes! This will be the perfect fall time snack!

  5. Bree September 19, 2016 at 10:02 am #

    Those cups ae adorable and the cake soubds amazing! Cant go wrong with brownie mix!

  6. Whitney September 19, 2016 at 5:33 pm #

    I came for the mug cake recipe snd stayed for the giveaway 😉 The Adelaide blue just stole my heart!

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:24 am #

      Oh, I love the Adelaide pattern, so classic! Thanks for stopping by Whitney. 😉

  7. Dagmar M September 19, 2016 at 6:17 pm #

    I love the Casbah Gold

  8. Dia All The Things I Do September 19, 2016 at 6:40 pm #

    This looks so good. I’ve never had pumpkin purree.

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:26 am #

      Really? If you like pumpkin it’s great! So easy to make things with. 🙂

  9. Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins September 19, 2016 at 8:31 pm #

    Yum! I love mug cakes! This will be a great recipe to add to my growing collection.

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:27 am #

      Mug cakes are so great! I love whoever first came up with the idea. 😉

  10. Claire September 20, 2016 at 12:22 am #

    Oh my goodness this looks so delicious! Perfect fall recipe!

  11. Shane Prather September 20, 2016 at 6:33 am #

    Love pumpkin flavor! This looks delectable!

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:28 am #

      Thank you Shane! They’re yummy and pumpkin-y without it being overpowering.

  12. Shane Prather September 20, 2016 at 6:40 am #

    Love the Adelaide green!

  13. Alina September 20, 2016 at 10:28 am #

    These mugs are so pretty and elegant and the cake looks very easy to make. Thank you for sharing!

  14. Stacey Freeman September 20, 2016 at 10:35 am #

    The Kashan blue is so pretty! I love so many of them. Love this giveaway!

  15. Brittany September 20, 2016 at 11:17 am #

    i dont own a mirowave and now i want one haha

  16. Lauren September 20, 2016 at 1:18 pm #

    This looks amazing! I have never tried to make a mug cake before!

  17. Jacki September 20, 2016 at 5:43 pm #

    I love mug cakes! But I’m pretty sure it’s not on my diet ?

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:31 am #

      It’s okay, just wait for the weekend. Carbs and calories don’t count then. 😉

  18. Shahla September 20, 2016 at 8:16 pm #

    Pinned this!! I can’t tell you how many times I have poured over recipes for mug cakes. This looks and sounds amazing!!

  19. Andrea Bai September 20, 2016 at 10:19 pm #

    I love love love making this at home. Mug cakes are my favorite because I can’t binge haha!

    Glam Hungry Mom

    • Justine @ Little Dove September 30, 2016 at 6:33 am #

      Haha, true! Although I have been known to have one every night for a week. 😉

  20. Emilee W September 21, 2016 at 6:03 am #

    Yum! This looks amazing!

  21. kim plant September 24, 2016 at 4:18 am #

    I love the classic xx

  22. Andrea Wilkinson September 26, 2016 at 10:26 pm #

    I can’t wait to make these yummy chocolate pumpkin mug cakes! It would be an extra special bonus to make them in these fabulous 222 Fifth dishwasher-safe mugs!

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