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Hi Bold Bakers!
The Fall is all about comfort food. When I was growing up, a lot of holiday desserts like gingerbread were full of warm spices that just made you feel good from head to toe. This Gingerbread Mug Cake is a perfect single-serving cake that will give you that warm feeling and it takes as long to cook as it does to mix up from scratch, which is almost no time at all.
Since Fall is here I like to make the most of seasonal flavors, like spices, apples and pumpkin. Don’t get me wrong, Spring and Summer have their perks but there is just something about the Fall and Winter months that I love. Growing up in Ireland, it was pretty much Winter year round so I’m very familiar with cold days and dark evenings.
If you haven’t tried my Mug Meals yet, then it’s your lucky day! Mug Meals are for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are short on time, want to control your portions, or just want to make homemade meals with little fuss and waste then yes, mug meals are for you.
I love mug cakes because they are just a speedier way to enjoy cake with little prep time and practically no cleaning up. I have over 50+ Mug Recipes from breakfast to dessert and everything in between so make sure you check them out.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 6 minutes mins
Learn how to make my Gingerbread Mug Cake recipe for a spicy, delicious seasonal mug cake you can make in just minutes!
Author: justputzing.com
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon dark molasses
Instructions
In a microwaveable mug (roughly 1 cup measurement) mix together all of the ingredients until smooth.
Microwave for 45 seconds - 1 minute. If cake is not done cook for another 10 seconds.(Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary).
Eat straight away with a dollop of whipped cream.
