Warm Gingerbread in a Mug
Warm gingerbread cake in a mug is delightful, festive, and is filled with rich flavors such as ginger, nutmeg, and molasses. This Christmas mug cake is perfect for whenever you just want to treat yourself!
Ingredients
- 3 tbs all purpose flour
- 1 tbs brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp clove
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbs molasses
- 1 tbs milk
- 2 tsp olive oil I used vegetable oil- could also use canola or melted coconut oil
- 1/2-1 tsp powdered sugar for dusting on top, optional but encouraged!
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, ginger, clove, baking powder and nutmeg.
- Now add the molasses, milk and oil. Mix it all together until you have an even consistency batter.
- Take a small ramekin (I used a 4oz ramekin), spray it with non-stick spray and pour batter into it.
- Microwave your mug cake for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
- Allow it to cool slightly then add a sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- For a gluten-free cake, be sure to use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
- Use either dark or light brown sugar for this gingerbread in a mug.
- Keep this cake vegan by using dairy-free milk.
- Use vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil.
- Be sure not to overheat the cake or it will be dry.
- Double this recipe by doubling the ingredients in another container.
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