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Gingerbread mug cake with fresh flowers in the table.

Gingerbread Mug Cake

Harriet
This gingerbread mug cake is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Made with warming winter spices, this is a delicious dessert you can enjoy in winter or fall.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Western
Servings 1
Calories 645 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 grams (2 teaspoons) of butter
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 3 tablespoons milk dairy or dairy free
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon soft dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 55 grams (4 level tablespoons) plain flour/all-purpose
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter into a 350 ml (12 ounces) microwave-safe mug and microwave on high for 20 - 30 seconds to melt.
  • Add the molasses, milk, salt, sugar, ginger powder, and cinnamon powder and mix well.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder and mix until well combined. Use a spoon to even out the top of the batter.
  • Place the mug into the microwave oven and cook on high for 1 minute, or until cooked. - Refer to the Cooking Times in the notes below.
  • Remove from the microwave and cool for five minutes or more before serving - this allows the cake to set and the flavor to develop.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Mug size
Use a mug that has a capacity of at least 1 ½ cups (350 ml, 12 ounces) because this will allow enough room for the cake to rise and leave enough space for any topping you might like to add.
Cooking times
Every microwave oven is different, and the cooking times will vary, so this is how you can tell when the mug cake is ready: 
  • A microwave mug cake is ready when the top feels slightly tacky to the touch. You want it a little sticky on top because the cake will continue to cook for about 1 minute or so after microwaving.  
  • If it looks too wet, it is undercooked and will need further cooking in increments of 5 -1 0 seconds until done.
  • If it feels dry to the touch, it has been overcooked and could taste a little dry. 
Substitute
  • You can use self-rising flour instead of plain flour and baking powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 mug cakeCalories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
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