Gingerbread Cake in a Mug |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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If you have a mug that will hold 1-1/2 cups, you can make this delicious ginger- bread cake mix for a gift for someone special - or for yourself - to celebrate the upcoming season. Make up the cake mix and enclose it in a sandwich-size ziplock bag. Place the sealed bag in a mug and present it with the following directions. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons flour |
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar |
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 pinch nutmeg |
1 pinch clove |
gingerbread cake mix (the ingredients in the baggie) |
2 tablespoons molasses |
1 small egg |
2 tablespoons warm water |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well and place in a sandwich-size ziplock bag and seal. Place sealed bag in a mug. Make sure the mug holds a volume of at least 1-1/2 cups.
2. Decorate mug and attach a gift tag with the following directions on how to prepare the cake.
3. The gift tag should read: Gingerbread Cake. Then list the ingredients under Gift Tag Directions above, followed by these instructions.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, place Gingerbread Cake Mix from bag. Add molasses, egg and warm water and blend until thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into lightly greased mug. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Enjoy! .
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