It’s exam week at my school next week! But in this new role reversal as a teacher, I am looking forward to exams. Exams let me catch up on marking, and maybe even actually have a life. Something most of my students don’t think I have (and almost rightly so at the moment).
But I don’t have any free time yet. Right now, I’m marking, tutoring other students, and creating a HUGE batch of retests for my students, so that they can practice every kind of math concept that I could possibly throw at them during their final exam. Maybe I do deserve that “Best Teacher Ever” mug that one of my students gave me last week. (and maybe I should have used that mug for this mug cake)
I have made this mug cake at least 4 times this past month, but I have been too busy to post it. (Obviously not too busy to make it… it literally takes less than 5 minutes to make).
But to celebrate strawberry season, I may need to make this easy dessert at least one more time. This mug cake is the perfect dessert for when you want a little treat but don’t want to make a full cake. Plus, it’s so much fun to make.
Strawberry Mug Cake Ingredients
You just need 7 simple ingredients to make this quick dessert recipe. All you need is:
- all purpose flour
- white sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- milk
- oil
- fresh strawberries
Tips
If you want an even stronger strawberry flavor: you can add a little bit of strawberry extract.
Add a topping for an extra decadent sweet treat. I love adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream on top, But chocolate syrup or lemon glaze would also be a great addition.
Pay attention to the size of the mug. You will need a microwave-safe mug that is large enough for the cake, but also leaves room for the cake to rise in the microwave. The first time I made a mug cake, I used a small mug which resulted in me cleaning the entire microwave afterwards. I recommend using at least an 8 oz mug, or a small ramekin.
Variations
Switch out the strawberries for your favorite fresh berries. While sweet strawberries are my berry of choice, I have also tried it with blueberries and raspberries with success. Next time I will try blackberries!
Make it a Strawberry Chocolate Mug Cake. Mix in some mini chocolate chips to the dry ingredients.
More Strawberry Desserts
Like this Strawberry Mug Cake? Then you will love these easy recipe ideas using strawberries:
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Strawberry Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 2 medium strawberries, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the strawberries into a microwave safe mug until mixture is smooth.
- Carefully fold in the strawberries.
- Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes and see if it’s done. If not, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
I love mug cakes and how easy they are to make. This recipe with the strawberries sounds and looks so delicious. I’m definitely going to try this!
Let me know how it goes!
Oooooo…. I am loving this! 🙂 I just bought strawberries, and I am definitely going to be making this mug cake this weekend.
Yay! Let me know how it goes!
What a fun and easy to make dessert! I cut back on the sugar just a bit but it was still delicious!
So happy it worked out for you 🙂
Deliciously quick and easy mug cake, it’s the perfect summer treat! I loved it, thank you!
I am so glad you liked it!
This strawberry mug cake is a fun and quick dessert, and so delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you liked it!
Missed out an essential ingredient; whipped double cream with a dash of Amaretto!!!
You’re right!! I’m going to have to try that next time.
Charming read! And the mug cake looks delicious! My daughter is High School teacher. Her school is out for summer so she is less stressed right now…except that she recovering flu and missed some fun already. Have a wonderful summer!
Thank you so much for your visit. You have such a tasty blog. It's making me hungry.
I have a freezer loaded with strawberries waiting to be consumed. How inspired!
OMG, this mug cake looks awesome…especially with fresh strawberries…
Have a great day Cathleen
absolutely delicious ! I love strawberries!!!
What a delicious, quick treat! I love that this can be whipped up at any moment.
Yes mug cake is one that can satisfy my cake craving when no one does. 🙂
I love how easy this is! Love mug cakes 🙂