2 Minute Gingerbread Mug Cake
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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.
If you love single-serve desserts, this carrot cake mug cake brings warm spice and sweet carrot flavor in just minutes, and this pumpkin mug cake is one not to miss this season!
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.
Gingerbread Mug Cake
This Gingerbread Mug Cake, seriously, is as good as a traditional cake baked in your oven. Fresh, 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 shining brightly. 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!
Love cozy fall flavors? Try my microwave apple crisp or this easy apple mug cake next!
More Recipes to Try!
- Pumpkin Mug Cake (2 Minutes)
- 3 Minute Apple Mug Cake
- 2 Minute Fudgy Brownie in a Mug
- 2 Minute Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake
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2 Minute Gingerbread Cake in a Mug
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; stir vigorously 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
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
This came out Perfectly!
I am the only one that likes gingerbread, so this recipe would suit me just fine. Here is a thought, why not tripe or more the dry ingredients, making a note for one
portion. Store it. Then when you want a quick cake, all you would need was to put the wet, butter & sugar, mix, then all the dry. Cook. Voila!!!!
Hi Kari! You know what? Great minds think alike. I’ve been working on a post for just that thing. I’ve been testing the idea — and so far… it works great!!!
I am the only one that likes gingerbread, so this recipe would suit me just fine. Here is a thought, why not tripe or more the dry ingredients, making a note for one
portion. Store it. Then when you want a quick cake, all you would need was to put the wet, butter & sugar, mix, then all the dry. Cook. Voila!!!!
Wow thanks so much for posting this Ginger is my hubbies fav thing of all time. The rest of the family don’t always like it though so now he can have his own little ginger party. I’ll add xtra ginger as I know that will go over so well. Many thanks for this.
Just made it, really good! Thinking of trying to make it with Splenda to cut some calories ? Should work?
I’m so glad you liked it. I love it too! I’ve not made it with Splenda but it should work. Here is an article on swapping Splenda for sugar —
https://www.livestrong.com/article/318716-how-to-convert-sugar-to-splenda-in-recipes/
Just made it, really good! Thinking of trying to make it with Splenda to cut some calories ? Should work?
Absolutely awesome mug cake!! I just made this and ate it warm from the microwave, perfsction.??
Hi Karen! I’m a huge fan of that mug cake too! In fact, I think I’ll make one myself tonight! Thanks for letting us know!
I have made this mug cake several more times, I may have a problem. LOL?
Yay! I’m not alone :)! If you have a problem — so do I!
Absolutely awesome mug cake!! I just made this and ate it warm from the microwave, perfsction.??
I didn’t want to make a whole pan of my gingerbread squares so I decided to try your recipe. I loved it! Moist and gingery!
I’m watching the Great British Baking Show and they’re making ginger cakes. I’m drooling and wondering if I can find a one-person serving. I quickly stumbled upon this recipe, paused the show and went to the kitchen. This. Was. Incredible. 100% satisfied my ginger cake craving. My husband, who normally doesn’t like ginger, asked me to make him one too! So now I’m back on the couch feeling satisfied and sleepy. You made my day, thank you for this recipe!
First of all- fellow Great British Baking Show fan here ❤️. Secondly, I’m so happy you found this recipe, tried, and loved it!
I didn’t want to make a whole pan of my gingerbread squares so I decided to try your recipe. I loved it! Moist and gingery!
This mug cake is delicious. I made one with gluten free flour blend and it turned out well too. The regular recipe was a hit with my family. I’ll definitely make it again.
I’m so glad you liked the mug cake. It’s a favorite at my house too. Especially this time of the year!!
I made this just now and so happy to give it 5 stars – it’s my new favourite dessert! Thank you, Stephanie!
I made this just now and so happy to give it 5 stars – it’s my new favourite dessert! Thank you, Stephanie!
This looks really good. Thanks for the recipe. I remember my Mom making the best homemade gingerbread with a brownsugar/butter topping that sank into the cake. Oh wow warm from the oven with a little ice cream and you are in heaven! I haven’t been able to duplicate my Mom’s recipe so if you ever run into something like it, please publish! Have a wonderful weekend Stephanie.
Thank you, Carolyn! It is SO good. But your mom’s recipe sounds amazing. I’m definitely going to be looking for something similar. That’s the way my husband likes his gingerbread — with vanilla ice cream melting all over the cake :)! Have a great rest of your weekend too!
How many calories are in this mug cake?
Hi Myra – The mug cake has 257 calories. I’ll make a note to add the nutrition tomorrow morning.
This looks really good. Thanks for the recipe. I remember my Mom making the best homemade gingerbread with a brownsugar/butter topping that sank into the cake. Oh wow warm from the oven with a little ice cream and you are in heaven! I haven’t been able to duplicate my Mom’s recipe so if you ever run into something like it, please publish! Have a wonderful weekend Stephanie.