Mug Cake - Classic Gingerbread

From “Mug Meals” by Dina Cheney

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 c AP flour
1 T light brown sugar
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t orange zest
1/4 t ground ginger
1/8 t  ground cloves
1/8 t  ground cinnamon
1/8 t kosher salt
3 T applesauce
3 T vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 T plus 1 t molasses

Spray the inside of a 16 oz mug with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, use a fork to whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, zest, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt. In another small to medium bowl, whisk applesauce, oil, egg, and molasses. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix just until combined. Cover and microwave until the cake is cooked through, about 2 minutes (do not overcook).