Microwave Ginger Cake

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 servings

Description

This ginger mug cake made with whole wheat flour and molasses is a yummy treat for one that's baked in the microwave and drizzled with icing.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons water

Directions

1 Place butter in a microwave-safe mug. Heat in the microwave until melted, 10 to 20 seconds. Whisk in egg, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract.
2 Mix whole wheat flour, wheat germ, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl. Add to the mug; stir well until combined.
3 Cook in the microwave in 40-second intervals until the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 minute 20 seconds.
4 Whisk confectioners' sugar and water together in a small bowl to make icing. Invert cake onto a serving plate and drizzle icing on top.