Gingerbread Mug Cake: Share the Joy with Loved Ones

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As an avid eater and cook, I have always been fascinated by the warm, comforting flavor of gingerbread. However, when time is limited and my craving for sweets makes baking difficult and time-consuming, that’s when I find a gingerbread mug cake that pleases me because of its speed. Cooks quickly while still retaining delicious flavor. Therefore, I will share the fastest and most convenient way to make gingerbread in this article. Not only that, we will also discover different variations of this type of cake and can share these sweets with relatives and friends to help bring closer emotions together.

What’s gingerbread cake in a mug?

Gingerbread mug cake is a dessert loved by many households with a simple and quick method of making but still retaining the essence and characteristics of traditional ginger cake in a convenient form to eat. The dishes in this cup can be used in the microwave, making it easy to enjoy immediately without having to wait for the oven to heat up as usual. The miniature cake has the rich, warm flavor of ginger, combined with cinnamon and cloves to bring you the experience of classic ginger cake in just a few minutes.

How to make Gingerbread mug cake?

Gingerbread is a nutritious dish, very beneficial for health, especially for people with low blood pressure or blood clotting symptoms, and also has anti-cancer effects. Using common, easy-to-find ingredients and simple tools, I will help you create a gingerbread mug cake in just a few minutes, bringing many good things to you and your whole family.

Essential Kitchen Tools for Your Gingerbread Mug Cake 

Microwave-safe cup like a ceramic cup: This is the main utensil for mixing and cooking your cake.

Measuring spoon: helps you accurately divide small amounts of ingredients when adding them to the dough 

Fork or small whisk: To mix ingredients, making the flavor more uniform

Microwave: a very necessary appliance when making cup cake.

Oven gloves or kitchen towel: To safely handle hot mugs after cooking.

Spoon: Used to eat cake directly from the cup.

Sieve or fine mesh strainer: To remove lumps from dry ingredients such as flour or cocoa powder.

Above are the necessary tools for you to embark on your gingerbread making adventure. Move on to the next step and watch these humble ingredients come together to create a hearty, convenient dish that packs a punch in just a few minutes.

Ingredients to make Gingerbread mug cake

In this part, I will introduce to you the main ingredients in Gingerbread Mug Cake dessert. These are all ingredients that bring the dish’s unique flavor and, when combined, will make you feel cheerful and happy. You’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup of milk
• ⅛  teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Nutrition facts about Gingerbread mug Cake

Step-by-Step Guide for the Gingerbread Mug Cake

Now, we have everything ready. With the 4 simple steps below, you and I will together make a delicious, convenient dish for family and friends, a unique spiced cake in the cold weather.

Step1: Combine dry ingredients

In a microwave-safe cup, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2: Add wet ingredients

Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and ¼ cup milk. Note that your Gingerbread Mug cake dough must be mixed thoroughly until it is thick and smooth, all the ingredients are combined together to create the cake’s softness when eaten.

Step 3: Put the dish in the microwave 

Set and adjust the microwave to the highest setting for about 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds. Cooking time will vary depending on how fast or slow the oven heats. Therefore, pay attention to the cooking time to avoid overcooking, causing the dish to become hard when enjoy. When your Gingerbread Mug cake is done, there will be signs of swelling in the middle. And after 2 minutes of waiting, you can take the mug cake out of the oven.

Step 4: Take your Gingerbread Mug cake out of the oven

Let the Gingerbread Mug cake cool for about 1-2 minutes before enjoying it so you can fully enjoy the flavor inside without getting hot. Furthermore, this will firm it up a bit and will also allow it to blend the flavors more clearly before tasting. Finally, you can have a little frosting cake with some fresh cream, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar, or a little maple syrup to add flavor and make the gingerbread cup more delicious and eye-catching.

The Gingerbread Mug recipe is handy when one day you suddenly become lazy but still want to eat a quick meal or a hot snack on a cold day, this is an extremely suitable choice. In addition, you can also make other similar dishes such as strawberry cake, honey cake, or pumpkin cake based on the same method.

Recipe variations to spice things up

Now, you can make your own gingerbread mug cake with traditional flavors and classic style. Each flavor has its own unique ingredients and you can enrich your party with different variations to bring many different interesting experiences depending on each person’s preferences. And here are the variations you can try:

Gingerbread chocolate chip cookies

Turn your classic ginger mug cake into a chocolate lover’s dream. Before microwaving, gently fold 1 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the prepared dough. When cooked, it will melt a bit, creating a rich chocolate flavor throughout the warm and spiced gingerbread.

Pumpkin Spice Ginger Mug Cake

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this pumpkin variation. Replace traditional molasses with an equal amount of canned pumpkin puree. This substitution adds moisture and a gentle sweetness that enhances the pumpkin flavor. Adding 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the dry ingredients results in a tender, fragrant cake imbued with the essence of fall.

Gingerbread Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Elevate your ginger mug cake to dessert status with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Prepare as usual and let cool for a few minutes after removing from the microwave. Meanwhile, mix 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and a little vanilla extract until smooth. Gently spread this fragrant frosting onto the still-warm cake as it will melt the frosting slightly, creating a weak layer of cheese that seeps into the crevices. The final step is to sprinkle some cinnamon or finely chopped ginger. Tadda! So you have completed a ginger mug cake covered with cheese.

Helpful tips from Olivia

After testing the above recipe many times with the desire to create a great dish, I have a few tips for you that can help your cakes last longer when stored. Hopefully, we will not only enjoy the taste but also have wonderful experiences when making cakes.

• Use microwave-safe ramekins or ceramic cups for individual servings.
• Wrap each cake in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, remove plastic wrap and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until thoroughly heated.

Gingerbread Mug Cake

Gingerbread in a cup is not only a delicious dish but it also symbolizes warmth, happiness and more. Whether you enjoy it alone or share with family and friends, a gingerbread mug cake is sure to create sweet memories that linger long after the last bite

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Course Cakes

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 264 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Microwave-safe cup like a ceramic cup
• 1 Measuring spoon
• 1 Fork or small whisk
• 1 Microwave
• 1 Oven gloves or kitchen towel
• 1 Spoon

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Combine dry ingredients

  In a microwave-safe cup, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  
• Step 2: Add wet ingredients

  Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and ¼ cup milk. Note that your cake dough must be mixed thoroughly until it is thick and smooth, all the ingredients are combined together to create the cake's softness when eaten.
  
• Step 3: Put the Gingerbread mug cake in the microwave

  Set and adjust the microwave to the highest setting for about 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds. Cooking time will vary depending on how fast or slow the oven heats. Therefore, pay attention to the cooking time to avoid overcooking, causing the dish to become hard when enjoy. When the cake is done, there will be signs of swelling in the middle. And after 2 minutes of waiting, you can take the cake out of the oven.
  
• Step 4: Take the Gingerbread mug cake out of the microwave

  Let the Gingerbread mug cake cool for about 1-2 minutes before enjoying it so you can fully enjoy the flavor inside without getting hot. Furthermore, this will firm it up a bit and allow it to blend the flavors more clearly before tasting.
  

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FAQ? 

Can I make gingerbread mug cake without a microwave?

Okay! You can absolutely bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Can I make it in advance?

Yes, you can make the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you want to bake, just pour the dough into the cup and put it in the microwave according to the instructions above.

I don’t like eating eggs. So, how to make gingerbread without adding it?

You can add more milk to replace eggs and add a few tablespoons of oil or applesauce to the cake batter for added flavor.

Bottom Line

Gingerbread in a cup is not only a delicious dish but it also symbolizes warmth, happiness and more. Whether you enjoy it alone or share with family and friends, a gingerbread mug cake is sure to create sweet memories that linger long after the last bite. Even more wonderful is the happiness of cooking for family and friends delicious dishes that bring everyone closer together. Hope you enjoy it!