Gingerbread Mug Cake
Craving a warm, spiced treat that's both dairy-free and egg-free? This gingerbread mug cake is the perfect single-serving dessert: soft, flavourful, and ready in just a few minutes!
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The ingredients
1 serving
Mug Cake
- 3 tbsp whole wheat flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)
- 3 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
Mugcake
- 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar
Mug Cake
- 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tbsp molasses
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Icing
- 1/2 tsp margarine
- 1/2 tsp vegan cream cheese (or light cream cheese)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
The method
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or mug, add all the mug cake ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes (up to 2 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the icing ingredients with a spoon until creamy.
- Spread the icing over the mug cake.
Storage tips
Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 340Calories
- 15 gFat
- 45 gCarbs
- 4 gFibre
- 6 gProtein
Spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
