3-2-1 GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CRYSTALLIZED GINGER AND CARAMEL SYRUP Recipe

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Ingredients

1 box Angel Food Cake mix
1 box spice cake or gingerbread cake mix
Non-stick spray (not for international mailing)
Water
Crystallized ginger (about 1 teaspoon per mug to taste)
Caramel sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Packing tips: Combine the two cake mixes into a gallon-size ziplock bag labeled with directions. Include a measuring spoon, bag/spice jar of crystallized ginger, caramel sauce and a can of non-stick spray or microwave safe paper cups. For a special touch, include holiday sprinkles.

If you enjoy this 3-2-1 cake, you might also enjoy:

3-2-1 Magic Cake                             3-2-1 Molten Lava                            3-2-1 Caramel Apple

3-2-1 Boston Cream Pie           3-2-1 Pina Colada                                    3-2-1 Black Forest

3-2-1 Candy Bar    3-2-1 Strawberry Lemonade        3-2-1 Mandarin Orange

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Joy @ Yesterfood says

December 15, 2013 at 1:48 pm

Wendy, these are amazing! I had seen mug cakes here and there on Pinterest, but nothing like these! And you give such a great tutorial, not only for making, but for sharing and/or mailing. I really like how you decorated them with ginger and mmmmmcaramel! I think this would be a fun project with my family.

LOVE this- thank you! ♥

themondaybox says

December 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Thanks, Joy! The 3-2-1 cakes are magic because you only need the mix and water! They aren’t exactly the same as baked cakes, but they are fast, easy, fun to make and there are so many add-in possibilities. Also, they are perfect for those without access to an oven!

Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

December 16, 2013 at 1:10 am

This looks so amazing Wendy! I love all that caramel syrup soaking into that cake. Totally delicious! Great post!

themondaybox says

December 16, 2013 at 12:29 pm

Thanks, Anne! The caramel syrup really made this work for me. It turns the spongy microwave cake into more of a bread pudding consistency with crunchy, chewy ginger bits. Yum!

noyomoco says

December 16, 2013 at 4:40 am

Ohh – this looks amazing! Love that it is so quick and easy

themondaybox says

December 16, 2013 at 12:27 pm

To be honest, Jennifer, I wasn’t convinced that 3-2-1 cakes would go over when I posted the first “recipe” for the basic mix. But I was clearly wrong! The more I play with the basic mix, adding this and that, the better I like the results. There are a lot of people looking for quick and easy, it appears! I’m sold due to what fun it is to create care packages with the ingredients.:)

Ashley says

December 16, 2013 at 2:58 pm

I love all your microwave cakes Wendy! They are so perfect to send to someone or really just if you want something quick! Like for a late-night craving … not that I know anything about that : )

Plus, the caramel sauce doesn’t hurt either!

themondaybox says

December 17, 2013 at 2:18 pm

Thanks, Ashley! I agree. 3-2-1 cakes really are the perfect dorm room snack for late-night cravings! With all of the possible add-ins, there is a way to make a reasonable facsimile of many baked favorites in 3-2-1 microwave style. The caramel sauce doesn’t hurt at all.

Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

December 17, 2013 at 3:36 pm

Sending this over to my college compadres right now! They would love a recipe like this for when it’s snowing and they can’t/don’t want to leave the dorm! ? YUM.

themondaybox says

December 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm

Thanks, Jess! Dorm bound, study frazzled, midnight oil burning, munchie driven college students are the main target audience for 3-2-1 cakes! Lots of military have access to microwaves too. A care package of 3-2-1 makings is great for all of the stresses in life!

shannon says

December 17, 2013 at 11:27 pm

because when i want ginger cake, i want it NOW! and honestly, chances are this is about how much free time i have right now to make cake, so it works perfectly for a “me” treat.

themondaybox says

December 18, 2013 at 7:42 am

Breathe, my friend. Make sure you pause,momentarily but often, to absorb how wonderful everything you are doing really is. I am in awe of all you create and accomplish. Really! If 3-2-1 cake can fill the gap between your culinary masterpieces….go for it! Happiest of holidays and a healthy, peace-filled New Year!

Malou Perez-Nievera (@malou_nievera) says

December 18, 2013 at 1:35 pm

hi wendy,

it’s me malou. i haven’t been blogging in awhile, not that i wasn’t cooking but i got busy with the fundraisers and all. so surely yes it’s me who needs this easy as pie 3-2-1 sweet treats of yours. send them over. i need a care package hahah.

happy holidays.

malou

themondaybox says

December 19, 2013 at 9:59 am

I have been thinking about you and your fundraisers, Malou! I hope they all went well and that your culinary skills were appreciated! I know that the funds raised will have an impact on many lives.

You know I would hand deliver a care package any time!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, peace-filled New Year!

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