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Ginger Cake Mix in a Mug

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ginger cake mix, homemade cake mix, mug cake gift, single serve ginger cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A single-serving ginger cake with cocoa and warm spices. Seal the dry mix in a zip-top bag inside a mug for an easy gift.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons warm water

Directions

  • Stir the flour, cocoa, brown sugar, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together thoroughly.
  • Close it in a zip-top bag and set the bag inside an oven-safe mug that holds 1 1/2 to 2 cups.

Notes

Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove the bag; lightly grease the mug. Stir the dry mix with 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. Pour into the mug. Bake 20 minutes.
Storage: dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Leftover cake refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; wrapped and frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 156g | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from the whole mix with 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 egg; cocoa powder counted as unsweetened cocoa. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.