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 looks so good, and I love gingerbread, this would be a perfect size treat.
It’s one of my parent’s favorite mug cakes. We love it too!
I make this often enough that I premix the dry ingredients in several containers so I can make this even faster when the mood strikes! No changes—it works great exactly as written. Thank you!
Hi Kristen! I’m so happy you are enjoying the mug cake — Your tip on premixing the dry ingredients is SO smart. Quick question, how many mug servings do you normally premix? I’m off to do the same thing!