2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake
This 2-Minute Strawberry Mug Cake is a soft, sweet microwave dessert made with fresh strawberries, simple pantry ingredients, and a splash of vanilla. It's a quick little treat that tastes a bit like strawberries and cream tucked into a warm, tender cake.
If you enjoy quick and delicious mug cakes, try this reader favorite carrot mug cake or this blueberry mug cake.
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Perfect for a rainy night in, Valentine's Day for two, Mother's Day, a simple spring dessert, or even afternoon tea, this easy strawberry mug cake comes together in minutes and cooks right in the microwave.
Top it with whipped cream and a few extra berries, and you have a cozy, creamy, berry-filled dessert for one.
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What to Love About this Strawberry Mug Cake
- It's made with fresh strawberries, giving this little cake a sweet berry flavor in every bite.
- You only need a few simple pantry ingredients, plus milk, butter, vanilla, and fresh berries.
- It cooks in about 90 seconds, making it a quick dessert when you want something sweet without baking a full cake.
- The texture is soft, moist, and tender - especially when served warm with whipped cream.
If you love strawberry cake and want a stunning summer dessert to serve friends and family, you may love my strawberry trifle recipe. It's a quick and easy treat using fresh strawberries and pound cake.
If you're serving this for spring brunch or Mother's Day, it would be lovely alongside a cup of tea and other simple treats, like these strawberry scones, from my Afternoon Tea recipes.
Simple Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this easy strawberry mug cake.
- Butter and milk: Melted butter adds richness, while milk helps create a soft, tender cake. Use your favorite milk.
- Pantry ingredients: All-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt form the base of the mug cake. A splash of vanilla adds warmth and flavor.
- Fresh strawberries: Finely chop two fresh strawberries for the batter, plus a few extra for topping if desired.
- Optional topping: I love this mug cake with whipped cream and diced strawberries, but a dusting of powdered sugar or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream would also be delicious.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Mug Cake
- Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 10-12 ounces so the cake has room to rise as it cooks.
- Finely chop the strawberries so they distribute evenly through the batter and soften quickly in the microwave.
- Microwave times can vary, so begin checking the cake around 75 to 90 seconds. The top should look set but still soft. Try not to overcook it, as mug cakes can dry out quickly.
- Let the cake cool for a minute before adding whipped cream or toppings.
If you love seasonal mug cakes, try this 2 minute blueberry crisp mug dessert or this lemon mug cake for bright spring flavors.
Recipe FAQs
Fresh strawberries work best because they add sweetness without too much extra moisture. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and pat them dry before chopping and adding them to the batter.
Mug cakes can become dry if they are overcooked. Microwave times vary, so begin checking around 75 to 90 seconds and stop cooking when the top looks set but still soft.
Yes, you can use your favorite dairy-free milk and a plant-based butter substitute. The texture may vary slightly, but it should still make a tender microwave cake.
Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 10 to 12 ounces. This gives the cake room to rise without overflowing.
2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- dash salt
- 2 strawberries diced small
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a 12-ounce (375 ml) mug or larger, melt the butter in the microwave for a few seconds. Once melted swirl it to coat the sides of the mug. Leave the remaining butter and add the flour, sugar, baking powder, diced strawberries, and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. This will depend on the size of your mug and your microwave. Be careful not to over-microwave. The top will be just set.
- Let cool one minute before eating. Top with cream and more diced strawberries if desired. A dusting of confectioners' sugar works beautifully too.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Hi - I don’t have a microwave. Can I bake this in the oven? What temp. and how long?
Hi Kristi. Preheat your oven to 350F and bake the mug cake in an oven-safe mug or a ramekin, filled 1/2 to 3/4 full to prevent overfill, for 15-20 minutes. Hope you enjoy!
so good and flavor full my new favorite
Thank you for trying the mug cake, Stella! I'm so happy you loved it.
I usually don't leave comments on recipes I've tried, but this one was actually way better than I was expecting. It looked a little watery as I was making it, but it came out perfect. Buttery, sweet, and moist (even tho I hate the word, it's accurate!). Definitely will be making this over and over again with our huge box of strawberries we got!! Perfect for this spring weather.
I'm SO glad you left a comment and am thrilled you loved the mug cake! And I'm a little envious of your box of strawberries!
Awesome recipee. Thanks for sharing. I added only 1/4 tspVanilla and one diced strawberry. Came out perfect! Yummy.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! This is one of my favorite summer mug cakes, I love the fresh strawberries too!
Made this tonight with leftover strawberries and it was so good! I went the full 2 minutes which was perfect.
That's awesome, Lee! Thank you for trying it!
This recipe is perfect!
This is another amazing mug cake recipe. I had high expectations since I loved your gingerbread mug cake but this surpassed even those expectations. My husband and daughter gave it rave reviews too. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Thank you, Carolyn! I absolutely love this recipe. Maybe because every time I make it, I'm wishing for strawberry season, warmer weather and longer days. I'm so happy the family loved it too! Thank you for trying it.
This unfortunately didn't work for me 🙁
Cooked for 2 minutes, but maybe that wasn't long enough?
Thanks!
This mug cake's texture was great! The only thing bad about it is that it is WAY TOO SWEET. I think it would taste much better if you did only 2 1/2 tbl of sugar or even just 2.
You know what... I think you're right. I made it again today with, thankfully, very sweet strawberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar. I like it a lot. Most mug cakes do need the extra sugar but the strawberries bring added sweetness. It's a wonderful thing when you get to retest strawberry cakes in the middle of the day. Thank you!! Have a great day.
Ummmm it did say add 2 tbl of sugar. Maybe you added too much?
Just made this- quick, easy, and fun!