Microwave Ginger Cake

Name: Microwave Ginger Cake
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 2 teaspoons molasses; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons wheat germ; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; Icing:; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons water

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
Icing:
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons water

Directions

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.
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.
3

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