One Mug, One Minute, One Very Happy Human
Day 14! At this point in December, motivation is dropping, social events are rising, and energy levels are fluctuating somewhere between “holiday sparkle” and “accidental nap o’clock.” So today, we keep it microwave-simple.
Meet the Mini Gingerbread Mug Cake—warm, spiced, soft, and ready faster than you can say “why is gift wrapping such an extreme sport?” It’s a sweet solo treat that requires almost zero washing up and absolutely no sharing. That’s correct: this cake belongs to you and only you.
Expect cosy gingerbread flavour, a hint of molasses warmth, and the soft, fluffy crumb of a real cake—but conveniently sized for one very deserving festive adult.🎄
⭐ Why Today Is Mug Cake Day
- Ready in ONE minute (yes really)
- Gingerbread flavour without rolling pins
- Perfect single-serve treat
- No oven required
- Gives big Christmas-candle energy to your kitchen
🍯 Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 4 tbsp self-raising flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- Tiny pinch salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- Optional: a tiny drizzle of molasses or golden syrup
🔥 How to Make It
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
- Add milk, oil, vanilla, and (if using) molasses. Stir gently.
- Microwave 40–60 seconds until risen and fluffy.
- Let it cool slightly (it’s lava at first).
- Dust with extra cinnamon or a spoon of yoghurt if you’re feeling fancy.
Scale it down: halve everything and cook 25–30 seconds.
Scale it up: double the recipe and microwave 70–90 seconds (use a larger mug!).
💬 Christmas Card Message to Write to Your Single Friends
“Wishing you warm nights, soft cakes, and simple joys this Christmas. May your mug always be full—preferably of cake.”
🎁 Bonus Tip
Swap ginger for cocoa and boom: instant microwave chocolate Christmas miracle.
