Desserts in a Jar

Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake

Make a strawberry shortcake mug cake for one in the microwave, topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry for a quick small dessert.

Strawberry shortcake mug cake

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A one-serving vanilla mug cake with diced fresh strawberries, microwaved in about a minute and topped with softly whipped cream and a berry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 mug
Calories466

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 tablespoon (½ oz/14 g) butter
  • ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large strawberries diced
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 fresh strawberry for garnish

Equipment

  • mug
  • whisk

Directions
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe mug for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the milk and vanilla and stir with a fork.
  3. Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth, then fold in the diced strawberries.
  4. Microwave for 60 seconds. If it is still wet, continue in 10-second bursts until set (this is for an 1100-watt microwave). Let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Whip the cream to soft peaks, spoon it over the cake, add the strawberry as a garnish, and serve.

Notes

Storage: once cooled, cover and keep at room temperature or refrigerated up to one day; reheat briefly. Safety: raw flour; cook until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 198g | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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