Name: Gingerbread Mug Cake (Dairy and Egg Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tbsp neutral oil (such as grapeseed); 2 tbsp milk of choice (I used soy); 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ginger; A pinch of salt

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This gingerbread mug cake is a delicious seasonal easy dessert you can whip up in minutes! It’s a perfect christmassy and cozy dessert. Gingerbread in a mug that is super easy to make!

Gingerbread mug cake garnished with icing and cinnamon

GINGERBREAD IN A MUG!

Cake in 3 minutes? That’s the beauty of mug cakes. I’m obsessed with mug cakes because they are so easy and they are perfect to satisfy sweet cravings when you don’t want to bake a whole cake! This mug cake is a vegan microwave cake that takes a few minutes only to make.

It’s the perfect single serving, but I don’t see why you can’t can make a lot of mug cakes for a family gathering! This flavour is the perfect christmassy flavour, with cinnamon and ginger, it’s gingerbread in a mug!

Winter months are about cozy foods and this christmas mug cake recipe is perfect! It is made with warm spices that make it smell amazing as well as tasting delicious.

All you need to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl and microwave it for about 3 minutes, that easy!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS MUG CAKE RECIPE

Quick and super easy, even kids can make this!
Vegan and dairy-free
Few ingredients and less mess in the kitchen
Single serving deliciousness
No fancy equipment
Delicious! warming and super cosy!

INGREDIENTS

Flour, I’m using plain flour but you can also do a mix of plain and wholewheat flour. I haven’t tried with gluten free flours.
Brown sugar, or another sweetener like erythritol
Spices: cinnamon and ginger
Baking Powder, If you don’t have it you can substitute flour with self raising flour.
Plant milk of choice, I used soy but any will work
Neutral oil, like vegetable oil
Salt, a pinch of salt works well in all baked goods.

HOW TO MAKE THIS GINGERBREAD MUG CAKE

Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger.
Add wet ingredients: Add milk and oil.

Optional: Transfer to a mug for a cleaner finish.
Cook: Microwave for 3.15 minutes

Chill: Let rest for 5 minutes
Garnish: Cover with icing, some cinnamon and enjoy!

HOW MANY SERVING DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE?

The quantities for this recipe will make one mug cake. To make more, simply choose the function on the recipe below, that will multiply the ingredients for how many you need. Make it in a bigger bowl and pour it in mugs evenly. Microwave one at a time.

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

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