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cake in a mug recipe Vanilla Cloud Cup with Berry Vein
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Imagine a warm, fluffy vanilla cake, dotted with juicy berries, ready in minutes. This simple, family-friendly dessert is perfect for satisfying those spontaneous sweet cravings, offering a delicious escape with almost no cleanup.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) milk
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 1–2 Tbsp (15-30g) fresh or frozen berries
Instructions
- Gather Your Mug: Choose a microwave-safe mug, ideally 10-12 oz (300-350ml) capacity. This is your mixing bowl and baking dish all in one.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In your mug, combine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Stir well with a small fork for about 15 seconds until evenly combined, ensuring no dry pockets.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with the fork for about 30 seconds until just combined. The batter will be thick and smooth; avoid overmixing to keep it tender.
- Introduce The Berry Vein: Gently fold in 1-2 tablespoons of fresh or frozen berries. Push a few berries into the batter so they are hidden, creating juicy bursts of flavor as they emerge when cooked. You will see vibrant color.
- Microwave To Perfection: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 60-90 seconds. The cake will puff up significantly and look set on top, feeling slightly springy to the touch (If it appears dry, your microwave might be higher wattage; next time, start with 50 seconds to keep it moist).
- Rest And Enjoy: Carefully remove the hot mug using oven mitts. Let it cool for 1-2 minutes before digging in. The inviting vanilla aroma will be quite enticing.
Notes
For a richer vanilla flavor, add an extra splash of extract. If your microwave is higher wattage, start with less cooking time (perhaps 50 seconds); for a more gooey center, undercook by 5-10 seconds; for a firmer cake, cook until fully set. Consider pre-measuring dry ingredients into sealed bags for faster assembly. Substitutions: use whole wheat pastry flour or a 1:1 gluten-free blend for flour; monk fruit or erythritol for sugar; unsweetened oat milk for dairy-free; canola or mild olive oil for vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (180 g)
- Calories: 340 calories
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg