Strawberry Mug Cake

Try this really easy and delicious recipe of strawberry mug cake. You can make it in the air fryer as well as microwave.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer strawberry mug cake, strawberry mug cake

recipe air fryer desserts

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 17

Total Time 19

Servings

Calories 358kcal

Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

1 Air fryer
1 Microwave

Ingredients

3 tbsp. self-raising flour
1.5 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. almond milk
1 tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
2 strawberries diced

Instructions

This recipe is really as easy as it can get. Assemble all the ingredients. Now take an oven safe and microwave safe ceramic mug like the one I have used here.
Take 3 tbsp. self-raising flour along with 1.5 tbsp. sugar in the mug. No need to use another dish. Pour in 3 tbsp. almond milk, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract and mix well till the batter is smooth.
Now add in two diced strawberries. That's it. You can add some chunks of chocolate or chocolate chips too if you are in the mood.

Air Fryer Instructions:

Preheat air fryer to 170C or 340F for three minutes. Place the mug into the air fryer basket and cook for about 12-15 minutes at 170C or 340F till the mug cake is cooked.
Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes (after 12 minutes). To check if it is done, insert a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean.
Take out the mug cake. Let it cool for a minute or two before digging in. You can garnish with slivered strawberries and optional whipped cream or ice cream before serving.

Microwave Instructions

If you are using the microwave, follow the same steps for mixing the batter in a microwave-safe mug. Once ready, place the mug in the center of the microwave and cook on high for 90 seconds. If the cake is not fully cooked, give it another 15 seconds. Cook in instalments of 15 seconds till your strawberry cupcake is done.
Cool slightly before enjoying. Garnish as needed.

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Notes

1. If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can use 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour mixed with ¼ teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt.

2. Fresh strawberries work best in this recipe, but you can use other berries like blueberries or raspberries as well. If you’re using frozen strawberries, thaw them completely and pat them dry to avoid adding extra moisture.

3. Air fryer cooking times can vary a little, so start checking your cake at the 8-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

4. Make sure you only fill your mug halfway with batter, so there is plenty of room for it to rise. Also use wide-mouthed mug so that the cake expands evenly.

5. You can add chocolate chunks or chips to the mug cake mix. You can also add sprinkles on top to make it look pretty.

6. If you like your mugcake to be sweeter, add 1.5 tbsp. sugar to your mug cake.

7. If you eat dairy, you can use the dairy variants.

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