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
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 ingredientsAdd 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 microwaveSet 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 microwaveLet 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.
