Well, hello, hello!! Can you believe it’s the 10th of the month, already?? Our bunch of 10 bloggers are so happy to be back, sharing with you 10 brand new ideas. It’s all about 10, baby! This month we’ve turned our thoughts to the kiddos, since we’re missing the endless family time that summer brings. Our chosen theme is JUST FOR KIDS… 10 great ideas, all about kids. I’m talking, recipes, crafts, and all-around great ways to bring the family together.
After you check out the ‘Or so she says…’ JUST FOR KIDS contribution, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake, be sure to check out (and pin!) the posts from my fellow blog friends. Have so much fun!
1. After School 1-2-3 ~ Thirty Handmade Days
2. Baby Closet Dividers ~ Two Twenty One
3. DIY Harry Potter Wall Art ~ Landeelu
4. Halloween Happy Mail – Eighteen 25
5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake ~ Or so she says…
6. Make Ahead Muffins – Kids Can Cook! ~ Your Homebased Mom
7. Chevron Perler Bead Necklaces ~ The Crafted Sparrow
8. Craft Stick Dolls ~ Simply Kierste
9. DIY Rocket Bird Feeder ~ Lolly Jane
10. Duct Tape Pumpkin Decoration ~ Capturing Joy
Ready to check out this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake?? This is being shared by ‘Or so she says…’ monthly contributor, Cathy, from Lemon Tree Dwelling.
Hi again, friends! It’s Cathy from Lemon Tree Dwelling….back here today to share a fun fall kids recipe as part of this month’s blog hop. Living in the Midwest, the change of seasons is one of my favorite things ever….and just this week , it seems that we are making the transition from summer to fall. Time to bring out those pumpkin recipes….!
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is perfect for fall…..and not just because of the pumpkin, but because it’s a great way for kids to get involved in the kitchen! With the start of the school year, my kids want nothing more than a little extra time with mom. What better place to get it than the room I clearly spend the most time in??
All it takes is a little measuring, pouring, and stirring…..followed by a quick 3 minutes in the microwave…..and voila! The cake is ready! No waiting patiently while it bakes….and, even better, it’s something that kids can do almost entirely on their own.
Perfect for a dessert or an afternoon snack. Perfect for kids! And SO delicious! So…..are you ready for fall? Are you ready for fall fun with your kids? I know I am………bring it on!!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake (she: Cathy)
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp. pumpkin pie filling OR pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips
Instructions
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Combine flour, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a microwave safe mug.
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Stir in egg.
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Add pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin puree and 1 Tbsp. chocolate chips and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 Tbsp. chocolate chips on top.
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Microwave at high power 2 minutes.
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Carefully remove from microwave, top with a few additional chocolate chips and enjoy!
Liv says
September 10, 2014 at 9:27 amI don’t care if this is just for kids. I’m making it for MYSELF while my daughter’s at preschool. But, y’know, just to test it out and make sure it’s good.
Mariel says
September 11, 2014 at 11:30 amThis looks sooooo good, Cathy! Pumpkin and chocolate is one of the best combos EVER. Thanks for sharing this fab recipe!!
Jana says
September 11, 2014 at 6:21 pmOh.my.heck that looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it! Love me some pumpkin and chocolate anything!:)
Lolly Jane says
September 14, 2014 at 3:57 pmReally yummy!!
allison l. says
September 18, 2014 at 11:56 amEasy and delicious fall treat? I’m in!
Cindy says
September 24, 2014 at 9:35 pmLooks yummy! How far should I fill the cup with batter?
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
September 29, 2014 at 1:10 pmHi Cindy! I used this recipe in a smaller mug and it was fine! Depending on the size of the mug, it will puff up over the top while it’s cooking, but will sink down once you remove it. Just to be safe, you may want to place the mug on a paper towel to catch any overflow 🙂
Megan says
September 27, 2014 at 11:13 pmI don’t know if I did something wrong but I tried this tonight with awful results. Mine didn’t look anything like the picture. The chocolate chips sunk to the bottom and the cake was weird and spongy (almost reminded me of a bread pudding). Any tips?
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
September 29, 2014 at 12:52 pmSo sorry to hear that, Megan! I made the cake multiple times for multiple kids and it turned out each time…..I will say the texture is somewhat of a mix between bread pudding and cake, but we liked that it was super moist. As for the chocolate chips, they won’t stay on top but they also shouldn’t all sink to the bottom. I threw a few chips on top once it came out of the microwave. Hope this helps!
Callie says
October 1, 2014 at 8:53 pmSame experience as Megan when I made it tonight. My guesses are a microwave that is too powerful or a mug that’s too tall. Megan, have you experimented any more with the recipe to see what might have gone wrong for us?
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
October 4, 2014 at 3:56 pmOkay, ladies……after reading both of your comments I decided to do some tests of the recipe. Here’s what I found: mug size/height definitely does make a difference. The taller the mug, the less room the cake has to “breathe” and it becomes soggier. SO…..here’s my recommendation. If you are using a mug somewhere around 4 inches tall, omit the milk altogether. Stir 1 Tbsp. of the chocolate chips into the mix and throw the rest on top. Micro for 3 minutes and I think you will be much happier with the results! Let me know if you have a chance to try it. (I will adjust the recipe accordingly.) Thanks!
Callie says
October 5, 2014 at 9:29 amTried it again with the changes, and it is much more cake-like now! Thank you for playing around with it to help us out.
Brooke says
October 7, 2014 at 12:06 pmMade this for a study session treat and it was wonderful! Tasted a tad egg-y so maybe use just the whites of one or two eggs instead? Still delicious!