Name: Mug gingerbread with simple preparation – fluffy and tender
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups semi-coarse flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup oil; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 packet baking powder for gingerbread; 2 eggs; a pinch of salt

Mug gingerbread with simple preparation – fluffy and tender

Mug gingerbread with simple preparation – fluffy and tender

Easy to prepare
12 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 19. 01. 2026

Mug gingerbread is a safe bet when you want a quick and moist dessert without weighing ingredients. If you like similar sheet pan gingerbread recipes, check out mug apple gingerbread. Both recipes are similarly simple and reliably tasty.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

2 cups semi-coarse flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 packet baking powder for gingerbread
2 eggs
a pinch of salt

Preparation procedure

In a larger bowl put the semi-coarse flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder for gingerbread and a pinch of salt. Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients so they combine evenly.
Add the oil, milk and eggs. Use a whisk or a hand mixer to work the batter into a smooth, medium-thick dough without lumps.
You can add a handful of raisins, chopped nuts or pieces of chocolate to the batter according to taste.
Grease and flour a baking tray approximately 30 × 20 cm in size, or line it with baking paper. Pour the batter onto the tray and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 30–35 minutes.
After baking let the gingerbread cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste.

Quick information

Servings: 12–16 pieces
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 30–35 minutes
Total time: approx. 45 minutes

Tips for a better result

For more moistness, you can replace part of the milk with kefir
After it cools, you can spread the top with jam and drizzle chocolate over it
The gingerbread tastes great even the next day

Mug gingerbread with simple preparation is a great choice when you want a quick, reliable and tasty dessert. Thanks to the easy process and accessible ingredients, it suits anyone who wants to bake without stress. Its fluffy texture and delicate flavor make it a dessert you’ll be happy to return to.

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