Step 1

In a microwave-safe mug, microwave the butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Swirl around the sides of the mug.

Step 2

Add to the mug or separate bowl the sugar, milk, vanilla, and molasses; stir vigorously until smooth. Then stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper until completely combined. You will want it to resemble a simple cake batter.

Step 3

Microwave the cake for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds (90 seconds) depending on your microwave. Mine is done at 1 minute 15 seconds. Check to make sure it's done, top with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, ice cream, or whipped cream.

Step 4

Two minutes to amazing? Yes. You'll have to try it to believe it!