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.
Omg this is seriously my dream dessert!! Cannot wait to try it out 🙂
Chels
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That is so lovely one of your students gave you a mug, and what better to use it for than mug cake? More specifically that lovely concoction above – delicious! Love the colours too 😀 I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, and get your holidays soon soon 🙂 xx
This might be too dangerous to have at my fingertips to make in such a short time…strawberry shortcake is my favorite dessert of all time and this just might be too handy to have that on hand at all times, lol. Looks good. I will give it a try…seems like a whole lot of sugar, is that measurement right? Thanks.
I did use that much sugar. This mug cake is quite indulgent. I have also tried it with less (3 tablespoons) which was good too, but it all depends on how sweet you like your cakes.
This recipe might be my new favorite thing- looks so easy and delicious! 🙂 – Sarah
This recipe might be my new favorite thing- looks so easy and delicious! 🙂 – Sarah
I heart mug cakes! Have never tried with strawberries – is winter here in Sydney so we are strawberry-free #boo Will make this when the berries are in season.
I used to teach high school, and I totally remember exam time! I also remember spending hours grading all the exams, and I think this strawberry mug cake would be a requirement to help get through the grading! And there is a nice long break coming (hopefully), too!
love quick mug cakes,this looks very tempting!
What a wonderful idea! I've only seen the chocolate version before but this one with fresh strawberries is really calling to me. We are having our grandsons over on Thursday and I think I'll make one for each of them too 🙂 Good luck with exam week!
Ah this looks delicious! I love strawberry season!
I love anything with strawberries and wouldn't be able to resist this cake!
This mug cake looks delicious! It's a great way to satisfy a sweet treat attack. Yum!
I LOVE mug cakes! They are dangerous but just what life calls for some times! This strawberry one sounds and looks YUM!
I can't imagine what would happen to strawberries in the microwave, but if you say it's a good thing then I trust you!
Yum, strawberries in mug cake! Love the idea — thanks.
I love how easy this is! Love mug cakes 🙂
Yes mug cake is one that can satisfy my cake craving when no one does. 🙂
What a delicious, quick treat! I love that this can be whipped up at any moment.
absolutely delicious ! I love strawberries!!!
OMG, this mug cake looks awesome…especially with fresh strawberries…
Have a great day Cathleen
I have a freezer loaded with strawberries waiting to be consumed. How inspired!
Thank you so much for your visit. You have such a tasty blog. It's making me hungry.
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!
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.
This strawberry mug cake is a fun and quick dessert, and so delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad you liked it!
Deliciously quick and easy mug cake, it’s the perfect summer treat! I loved it, thank you!
I am so glad you liked it!
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 🙂
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!
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!