Microwave Ginger Cake

A yummy little treat for one (if you don't feel like sharing) prepared in the microwave. It's not very sweet on its own, but a little icing easily makes up for it!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 538 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Cook in the microwave in 40-second intervals until the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 minute 20 seconds.

Step 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.