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ByStephanie Wilson
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This 2 Minute Gingerbread Mug Cake is a moist and boldly flavored cake, generously seasoned with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. A cold-weather, holiday, cozy favorite to whip up in two minutes or less.
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When the autumn leaves begin to change into brilliant colors, and the nights grow darker and longer, the oh-so-familiar scent of gingerbread isn’t far from my mind.
It’s cozy, and richly flavored… and even bold.
When the air turns chilly… there’s nothing like a gingerbread cake baking in the oven.
Unless… I don’t have time to bake that cake. Or… I just want a taste. An individual portion, for one… or two.
Maybe I want to curl up by a fire with a favorite book… or two. A cozy handknit throw on a cold-weather night.
In that case… I still want gingerbread.
But this time… in a mug. In 2 minutes!
Yep — two minutes.
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Gingerbread Mug Cake
This Gingerbread Mug Cake, seriously, is as good as a traditional cake baked in your oven. Fresh and warm and perfect for individual servings.
And easy enough that when I get the urge… say, in a few days… I have no compunction about making it again.
Or, if unexpected big people, like teenagers, wander in out of the cold on that evening by the fire… it’s no problem to make another.
How Many Servings Does this Recipe Make?
This recipe will make one mug cake.
When making multiples, which I do often, I increase the ingredients multiplied by the number of mugs I’m making. I then mix the batter in a small bowl, divide it evenly, and pour it into the mugs. Microwaving separately.
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It’s not cold outside today as my fingers fly over the keyboard. A slight breeze sweetens the air through an open window on this autumn day. The sun is shiningbrightly. The trees are beginning are still turning.
And I’m enjoying that gingerbread, as I sit and talk to you… in gorgeous weather. No rain is needed.
It’s just that good!
More Recipes to Try!
- Gingerbread Muffins
- Easy Gingerbread Cake
- 2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake
- Gingerbread Cookies: German Inspired
- 2 Minute Coconut Mug Cake
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2 Minute Gingerbread Cake in a Mug
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes
2 Minute Gingerbread Cake in a Mug is a moist and boldly flavored cake, generously seasoned with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. A cold-weather, holiday, cozy favorite to whip up in two minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, microwave the butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Swirl around the sides of the mug.
- Add to the mug or separate bowl the sugar, milk, vanilla, and molasses; stirvigorously until smooth. Then stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper until completely combined. You will want it to resemble a simple cake batter.
- Microwave the cake for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds (90 seconds) depending on your microwave. Mine is done at 1 minute 15 seconds. Check to make sure it's done, top with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, ice cream, or whipped cream.
- Two minutes to amazing? Yes. You'll have to try it to believe it!
Notes
Gingerbread Mug Cake Tip
Be careful not to overbake in the microwave. Start testing at about 1 minute.
Stir the mug cake thoroughly before microwaving.
Topping Ideas
- Confectioners' sugar
- Ice cream
- Whipping cream
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 349Total Fat: 11gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 6g
