The easiest cornbread for one, with a twist! A Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake recipe made easily in the microwave, gluten-free, and vegan! This healthy little treat can be served for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
***This post has been updated in August 2016. Original writing stands***
I’m sorry, but I’m sharing another mug cake recipe. They’re just too good not to! If you still haven’t tried one…I really don’t know what you’re waiting for! This one is perfect for the “pumpkin everything” season, although I see myself still making this year-round! I’ve been playing around with adding cornmeal to all my mug cakes recently and I just love it! The texture and taste are delicious and…corny! I saw some blue cornmeal at Whole Foods the other day and I think I may need to buy some too…you all know I like fun colors!
Mug cakes are so easy to make and when you think of cornbread, you usually think of a big loaf or skillet. What if you just one a small “slice” for yourself in the blink-of-an-eye? The best idea for a single college girl! Gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, and so yummy! I always eat my mug cakes for breakfast, but this would be a fabulous snack or dessert if you top it with some vegan ice cream or maybe some fluff!
Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake
Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake
The easiest cornbread for one, with a twist! A Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake recipe made easily in the microwave, gluten-free, and vegan! This healthy little treat can be served for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 TB Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 2 TB Yellow Cornmeal
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 8 Drops Liquid Vanilla Stevia
- 3 TB Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 3 TB Water
Instructions
- Mix the first 5 dry ingredients in a single ramekin or small mug. Then add the last 4 wet ingredients and mix together until completely combined.
- Microwave the ramekin on high for 1 minute and 20-30 seconds. Remove the ramekin carefully (it’s hot!), top with whatever you desire, and dig in!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Healthy pumpkin cornbread goodness! If you’ve even once been on the internet these last few weeks, you know the pumpkin recipes are not going to be stopping anytime soon! They won’t stop here either. I still have a bunch to share! Slowly though, I won’t overwhelm you. But when something is good (and ’tis the season), how can you NOT share!
So tell me:
+ Sweet or savory cornbread? With or without actual corn kernels? I actually never liked cornbread growing up. Now that I cook and bake myself and can make it the right way, I love it! And I think it’s best slightly sweet without real kernels!
+ Do you like pumpkin? Accordning to the media, I think it maybe un-American not too 😛
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Jennifer Dawn says
August 31, 2016 at 1:11 pmSuch a delicious and unique recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 31, 2016 at 1:18 pmThanks!
Deborah Davis says
August 29, 2016 at 2:17 pmIt’s amazing how quick and easy your Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake recipe is! I can’t wait to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 29, 2016 at 2:58 pmYes! Super easy!
Nikki says
August 28, 2016 at 5:45 pmThis is absolutely perfect for me. I love pumpkin, but my husband doesn’t. Now I can whip up a mug cake for myself and not have to share it with anyone! Especially those days when you just need a little treat. This would be the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. Thank you so much!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 28, 2016 at 5:59 pmTotally would! More for you!
Ashley Tukiainen says
August 25, 2016 at 1:28 ammug cakes are awesome! and this sounds like a little fall treat 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 25, 2016 at 6:22 amThey sure are!
Karren Haller says
August 24, 2016 at 9:32 amOh My Heart-Rebecca, this looks amazing and will be my breakfast today. I am loving pumpkin and I cant wait to make it. Pinned to share :♥)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2016 at 12:47 pmFantastic, enjoy!
Jennifer says
August 23, 2016 at 9:46 pmThis looks delicious and so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2016 at 1:03 amEnjoy!
Nicole says
August 23, 2016 at 9:32 pmThis recipe looks so delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2016 at 1:02 amEnjoy!
Cathy Lawdanski says
August 22, 2016 at 9:12 pmSlightly sweet, no kernels and I LOVE pumpkin. You can get a great pumpkin fix in just a few minutes with this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2016 at 12:50 amYes you can!
Vicky says
August 22, 2016 at 6:09 pmI’ve never made a mug cake, we threw our microwave out a few years ago. This looks delicious and lovely to see it’s sugar and gluten free and vanilla adds its own special sweetness, yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 7:53 pmThat is terrible!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
August 22, 2016 at 1:49 amI LOVE mugcake, and this pumpkin one sounds awesome! Not to mention, corn flour…i have a huge bag of it that needs to be used!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 6:43 amAH yes!!! Breakfast time!
Ava says
August 21, 2016 at 7:15 pmThis sounds so intriguing! I have yet to make a mug cake but I love pumpkin and cornbread so this may be the one.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2016 at 6:42 amI hope this will be your first one!
Uma says
August 21, 2016 at 6:14 pmQuick and delicious treat for the season of pumpkin!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2016 at 6:35 pmSure is!
Molly Kumar says
August 21, 2016 at 4:56 pmI’m such a big Pumpkin fan and this looks delicious n super quick.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2016 at 5:53 pmYea, thanks!
Carol says
August 21, 2016 at 12:09 pmSounds easy and delicious, what’s not to like? Great idea
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2016 at 12:45 pmTotally!
Mel |avirtualvegan.com says
August 21, 2016 at 12:15 amI love pumpkin, cornbread and mug cakes. What a great recipe idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2016 at 7:18 amThank you!
gingey bites says
August 20, 2016 at 4:49 pmMug cakes had a bit of a phase here in the UK a few years ago but I only ever tried it once with a chocolate one! Will have to give this a whirl! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 4:55 pmBring them back!
J@BlessHerHeartYall says
August 20, 2016 at 11:59 amWhat a great idea! You had me at “cornbread”. So clever and yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 1:33 pmAh, yes, a cornbread fan 😉
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
August 20, 2016 at 9:01 amYum! I love anything with Pumpkin in it!! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2016 at 9:53 amSame here!
The vegan 8 says
August 19, 2016 at 1:15 pmWhat a brilliant idea to combine cornbread and pumpkin! Wow, I’m drooling now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 1:37 pmEverything we love about Fall!
The Food Hunter says
August 19, 2016 at 11:47 ammug cakes are fun to make…great flavor here
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 12:04 pmThey are!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
August 19, 2016 at 11:45 amBelieve it or not, I’ve never made a mug cake. Thanks for making yours vegan and gluten free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 12:04 pmWah!! You need to!
Nayna Kanabar says
August 19, 2016 at 8:34 amWhat a brilliant idea to make this in a mug. Very innovative.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 11:42 amHaha, have you not heard of mug cakes before?
Choclette says
August 19, 2016 at 8:00 amThis sounds so good. I’ve seen pumpkin cornbreads around for a while and keep thinking I really must try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 11:42 amNow you can try one just for yourself 😉
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
August 19, 2016 at 5:42 amYour pumpkin cornbread looks so light and delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2016 at 6:00 amIt is, thanks!
Igor @ Cooking The Globe says
August 18, 2016 at 4:33 pmPumpkin season is approaching so I am surely trying this. Looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 4:59 pmYes it is! Thank you!
Valerie says
August 18, 2016 at 3:35 pmCornbread and pumpkin are my favorite. What a tasty afternoon snack idea.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 4:18 pmThanks, Valerie!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
August 18, 2016 at 1:04 pmI love cornbread…and the addition of pumpkin is great. What a nice little treat for an afternoon coffee/tea break.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 2:04 pmYes, it totally is!
Nicole says
August 18, 2016 at 11:00 amI am obsessed with mug cakes lately. I will definitely give this pumpkin cornbread mug cake a try. Pinned to my Recipes board.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 2:02 pmMug cakes are always fun!
Lou says
August 18, 2016 at 10:18 amI have a fave choc mug cake but this sounds immense! If we have the ingredients in the uk I will try and do it and being gluten free is a total bonus! Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 10:24 amWell there is a chocolate on in the archives here!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says
August 18, 2016 at 6:03 amFirst off – no sorry needed…I love mug cake recipes!!!! And yep I’m a pumpkin lover! I actually stock up on the canned pumpkin in the fall when it is on sale more often, I find I use it ALL THE TIME in my baking!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2016 at 6:27 amThere is always a can in my pantry! Last year there was that “shortage” scare too!
Phillius Thomas says
August 31, 2015 at 9:59 amPumpkin cornbread cake is a mixture I would not have ever thought to try. Hearing about it, and seeing it, makes me want to make it next time I get to the store. It certainly looks delicious sitting there in that small bowl. I really like the color that the pumpkin gives this cake.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 31, 2015 at 11:22 amPumpkin cornbread really isn’t that strange and the pumpkin only intensifies the cornmeal yellow…
Laura says
August 6, 2015 at 7:17 pmCornbread + pumpkin + mug cake. Three of the best things! Yes please! Looks delicious:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 6, 2015 at 7:23 pmThis was such a yummy recipe! I need to make it again!
Judy says
November 4, 2014 at 8:34 amThanks for coming and linking up at our Happy Holidays Link Party. We’d love to see you back next week starting Saturdays @7pm ET on The Midnight Baker from now until Christmas!
Judy@ http://www.bakeatmidnite.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2014 at 8:36 amThanks!
Rachel says
October 31, 2014 at 11:10 pmYay! More ways for me to sneak vegetables into my son’s diet with stuff he already loves. Or is pumpkin a fruit? Eh, doesn’t matter really. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 1:42 amIf it has seeds it’s a fruit! But really we catogarize it separately as a squash so more like a low carb starch! But non the less, ultra healthy a nutrient dense!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
October 30, 2014 at 12:54 pmI’m glad you’re sharing mug cake recipes because it gives me a push to try them! I love easy and my kids love cornbread! So glad to see this one at Foodie Fridays! Hope to see you again tonight!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 1:10 pmHaha! Yes, mug cakes all the time! You have to give them a try stat!
Dina@KitchenDreaming says
October 29, 2014 at 9:35 pmThanks for coming and linking up at #The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on KitchenDreaming.com ! I hope to see you there! Pinned
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 12:51 amThanks!
Amanda says
October 29, 2014 at 2:11 amMy kids would FLIP for this! Thanks for the recipe. I have not tried a mug cake but I think I will in the near future now. It looks like it fixes up really quick too. Gotta love cake that cooks in under five minutes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 4:32 amUnti 2 minutes you have a perfect personal cake! It is healthy too 😉
Diane Balch says
October 28, 2014 at 4:14 pmMy daughter is always looking for tasty treats to bake in the microwave. This is pretty healthy. Pinned. Thanks for bringing this to Weekend Bites.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 28, 2014 at 4:18 pmIt is 100% healthy! Mug cakes are so fun to make too and so quick and easy!
Deborah Davis says
October 27, 2014 at 9:57 pmHi Rebecca,
Such a simple yet satisfying seasonal delight! I can’t wait to make this! Thank you so much for sharing this Pumpkin Cornbread Mug Cake recipe at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2014 at 11:32 pmThanks Deb, it sure is!
Honest mum says
October 26, 2014 at 5:06 amGorgeous, quick to make, seasonal cake, lovely! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2014 at 5:11 amYes it is!
Stephanie says
October 25, 2014 at 8:45 pmYum! I love mug cakes too! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2014 at 1:49 amYes! Thanks!
Leslie says
October 25, 2014 at 1:14 pmI love mug cakes. They are just enough and there isn’t a need to wait an hour 1/2 to bake a cake. This looks yummy! I’m stopping by from SITS & I hope your having a great day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2014 at 1:53 pmYes! I could eat them everyday! So quick and easy 😉
Jenny @ Honey and Birch says
October 25, 2014 at 8:09 amYum! I can’t wait to try this. – 2 of my favorite things together. 🙂 Thank you for sharing – here from SITS sharefest! Have a great weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2014 at 8:15 amTwo of the best! Thanks Jenny 🙂
Kierston says
October 25, 2014 at 7:25 amI think I’ve only ever had cornbread once in my life! Thanks for linking up to #recipefriday 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2014 at 7:51 amMake it again!
Ali the Skinny GF Chef says
October 24, 2014 at 1:58 pmHi Rebecca! This looks like my lunch today! Hope you will come over and link it up tonight on Savoring Saturdays and don’t forget to grab your Featured Pin! You were the most liked recipe last week! Thanks so much
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 24, 2014 at 2:00 pmHaha, that is a winning lunch then!
Marla says
October 24, 2014 at 11:24 amSound tasty. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 24, 2014 at 11:51 amThanks!
Fran@BCDC says
October 24, 2014 at 6:20 amTwo of my favorite things, cornmeal and pumpkin…sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 24, 2014 at 7:28 amHaha, yes!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
October 23, 2014 at 11:59 pmNever be sorry for a mug cake recipe! 😀 They really ARE just that good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 24, 2014 at 1:31 amO yes Laura, yes they are! 😉
Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says
October 22, 2014 at 6:19 pmWow, this looks SO good. Putting it on the menu for next week! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 22, 2014 at 6:44 pmWoohoo! Thanks Katie!
Chelsea says
October 22, 2014 at 9:23 amThis needs to be in my life now. Looks delish! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 22, 2014 at 9:31 amHaha, thank you, and yes it does!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
October 22, 2014 at 1:08 amLooks delicious. After all these years of seeing everyone’s mug cakes, I still have never made one! I guess I like making big batches and freezing for ease.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 22, 2014 at 4:30 amThese are for when the craving hits!
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious says
October 21, 2014 at 10:24 pmPumpkin and cornbread are a match made in heaven. The texture of the cornmeal just makes it yum! I’ve made pumpkin corn pancakes before, but making pancakes takes forever. Mug cake=genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 11:58 pmMug cakes are my go to now that its such a hassele to lug all my supplies down to the kitchen in my dorm if I want to use a stove!
Natalie says
October 21, 2014 at 9:28 pmNever to many mugcakes! I just tried my first mugcake a couple of days ago (I know its pathetic), and I love new flavor ideas, especially if they involve pumpkin 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 11:57 pmA mug cake for every season 😉
Cassie says
October 21, 2014 at 8:41 pmI haven’t made a mug cake in so long but feels like this needs to change now!!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
October 21, 2014 at 6:55 pmNow that you mentioned blue cornmeal you reminded me that I’ve been wanting to get my hands on some and try it out! This mug cake sounds awesomely delicious. Pinning it! I need to try it one evening for a dessert. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 7:15 pmNext time I go to Whole Foods….I’m buying blue cornmeal!
Or try it for breakfast 😉
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
October 21, 2014 at 5:38 pmLooks super easy and quick! Thanks for linking up with us again this week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 6:04 pmIt is!
Tina Muir says
October 21, 2014 at 3:56 pmThanks for joining us for meatless monday Rebecca! You are very impressive how much you are able to do with limited resources, but if it makes you happy, thats even better!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 4:00 pmI’m just going to make myself the queen of mug cakes now 😉
Krysten (@darwinianfail) says
October 21, 2014 at 1:10 pmwell that just sounds delightful!!! And Easy! LOVE
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 1:19 pmHaha, thanks Krysten! XOXO
francesca says
October 21, 2014 at 10:18 amSuper easy and delicious. Right up my alley 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 11:22 am100% 😉
Karen says
October 21, 2014 at 8:29 amThis sounds delicious. We love pumpkin recipes, and I’m looking forward to what you have to share later. I’m featuring pumpkin recipes on my FB page all month long, and will be sharing yours today.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 8:38 amWell thank you Karen!
lindsay says
October 21, 2014 at 8:01 ami don’t know how you do it! so creative. Love this combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 8:08 amThe simplest things are the best!
Annmarie says
October 21, 2014 at 7:50 amThis looks fantastic! I need to buy the cornmeal so I can make it! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 8:05 amStock up!!!
Allie says
October 21, 2014 at 6:50 amI love cornbread and will be giving this a try
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 7:00 amYay! Me too! It’s so good 🙂
Sue Parke says
October 21, 2014 at 6:37 amYum! I will definitely have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 21, 2014 at 7:00 amTotally! Thanks Sue 🙂