Description
Enjoy a delightful single-serve treat with this quick and easy Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake recipe. Perfect for a sweet craving or a simple dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
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Strawberries:
- 4 strawberries
Shortcake:
- 6 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Whipped Cream:
- Whipped cream (see note)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Quarter or chunk the strawberries and toss with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside to macerate.
- Microwave Butter: Melt butter in a large microwave-safe mug.
- Mix Batter: Add remaining ingredients to the mug and stir until smooth.
- Microwave: Cook the cake in the microwave until set.
- Assemble: Top the cake with whipped cream and macerated strawberries.
Notes
- For homemade whipped cream, use an immersion blender with heavy whipping cream and sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 20g
- Sodium: Approximately 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 35mg
