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2 Minute Gingerbread Cake in a Mug

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.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time2 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

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

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g