The Best Microwave Cake In a Mug - Berry Cobbler

This is the best microwave cake in a mug. Juicy mixed berries, soft fluffy cinnamon spiced sponge, nuggets of crumble topping all topped with vanilla ice cream! It's pretty amazing. The perfect comfort dessert to welcome in the colder seasons. 

For this microwave cake cup recipe, I will be going through how to make this microwave cake in a cup recipe, step by step and answering your FAQs such as ‘how to cook microwave cake’ ‘are cake tins microwave safe’ ‘how to use microwave for baking cake’ and so much more.

This recipe for microwave cake is completely eggless, nut free and dairy free!

Another great thing about this microwave dessert in a cup is how customisable you can make it. For example, you can make these into a microwave blueberry cobbler recipe or a classic cinnamon and peach cobbler.

I’ll also be sharing some more flavor variations and mix in’s below. And would highly recommend you check that part of this post out!

This microwave fruit cobbler doesn’t require a whole hour to make but less than 15 minutes to come together from start to finish!

If you’re looking for more microwave dessert recipes without egg to add to your baking list check out my Microwave Brownies  and S’mores Cupcakes

Expert Baking Tips on how to make this quick easy microwave cake

Although this egg free microwave cake recipe is super simple to make, here are just a few expert tips i'd recommend:

• Add a teaspoon or two of muesli to your mug cake to add more texture for the crumble topping.

• Heat the mug cake in the microwave in 30 second intervals to prevent the cake from growing too fast and overflowing.
• The cake is ready when the sponge springs back when touched.

How make microwave cake vegan

Microwave cake recipe no egg - Ingredients

Here's everything I used to make this microwave cake without egg

Vegan butter- You can use either vegan block butter or margarine. 

Water - A very small amount is required and is needed to bind the crumble together. 

Sugar- I like to use caster sugar which is just a very refined sugar, but if you don't have any refined granulated sugar will work well here.

Gluten free Plain flour - If you’re gluten free flour doesn't already have xanthan gum add a teaspoon to the dry ingredients. This will help add stability to the cake and prevent it from crumbling.

Banana/Apple puree - This will act as the egg substitute.

How to bake microwave cake - Step-by-step instructions 

Microwave crumble topping

• Start by making the crumble this by rubbing the flour sugar and butter together between your fingers then add the water and musli and mix.

• Make the cake mix by creaming the butter and sugar then add the milk and vinegar.
• Next, add the dry ingredients.

• To assemble all the parts for this cobbler begin by microwaving the fruits and crumble for 2mins to release some of the fruit juice. 
• Next, pour the cake mix into the mug leaving a ¼ behind for the top.
• Layer the fruit mix on top, leaving as much juice from the fruit behind.
• Finally add the remaining cake mix to the top and microwave for 3 mins, at 30sec intervals to prevent the cake from rising above the mug and flowing out.
• Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

Flavour Variations and Mixins for cinnamon rolls recipe vegan

Classic peach cobbler

Simply substitute the mixed berries for a fresh, peeled and chopped peach or a tin of peaches. And follow the same method as this microwave berry dessert. Or make a traditional peach cobbler skillet using this super quick and easy recipe here

Apple cobbler with pie filling

Ultimate fall recipe. Instead of berries, use chopped apples coated in cinnamon and brown sugar. Or you could go full out and make an epic apple pie instead of a dessert for one.

Let me know in the comments if you tried these microwave dessert ideas or if you came up with your own!

FAQs

Why is my cake soggy ?

If you’ve found your sponge is quite wet, then it’s likely it hasn’t yet cooked. Pop it back in the microwave and heat it for 3 mins at 30 sec intervals.

Are cake tins microwave safe ?

Metal cake tins are NOT microwave safe, but a ceramic dish or mug is perfect to cook this cobbler in,

Which microwave can bake cake ?

Although some microwaves also work as oven, an ordinary microwave can still bake a cake but a lot quicker then an oven and should be done in small amount like a mug cake.

Storing and freezing

How long do mug cakes last ?

They stay good at room-temperature for up to 2 days and in the fridge for up to a week.

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The best microwave cake in a mug

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