Desserts in a Jar

Blueberry Mug Cake

Whip up a blueberry mug cake with fresh berries and clear vanilla, cooked in the microwave in 90 seconds and topped with whipped cream.

Blueberry mug cake

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A light vanilla mug cake with blueberries and chopped strawberry, cooked in the microwave. Top with whipped cream and a sliced strawberry.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 mug
Calories535

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
  • 3 blueberries halved
  • 1 strawberry chopped
  • Garnish: canned whipped cream and 1 strawberry, sliced

Equipment

  • mug

Directions
 

  1. In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a fork.
  2. Add the milk, oil, vanilla, blueberries, and chopped strawberry and mix well.
  3. Wipe the inside rim clean, then microwave on high for 90 seconds. Let cool in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberry.

Nutrition

Serving: 160g | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4.6mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 mug); milk counted as whole milk, strawberry counted as strawberries. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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