Microwave Mug Gingerbread Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream

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A quick and cozy gingerbread cake made in a mug with warm spices, topped with lightly spiced whipped cream for a comforting treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground ginger into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 2 min Serves 1 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp baking powder until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tbsp molasses to the dry ingredients in the mug and stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Step 3: Microwave the mug on high for 90 seconds, or until the cake has risen and is set in the center; be careful when removing as the mug will be hot.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whip 1/4 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp powdered sugar and 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the spiced whipped cream over the warm gingerbread cake and enjoy immediately for a fast, fragrant dessert.

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