Gingerbread Cake in a Mug

Lorraine of AZ's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch clove

Gift Tag Directions

• 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!".