Mixed Berry Cobbler Cup (Printable)

A fast, single-serving dessert featuring juicy mixed berries topped with a tender golden crust.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Berries

01 - 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)

→ Cobbler Batter

02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar or brown sugar (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (12 to 14 oz).
02 - Place mixed berries into the mug. Chop large berries into bite-sized pieces if needed.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
04 - Stir milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mix until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Evenly spoon batter over the berries in the mug without stirring.
06 - Sprinkle coarse or brown sugar on top, if desired.
07 - Cook on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the crust is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm. Optionally serve with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Single serving means you can have cake whenever the mood strikes without making a whole recipe
  • Takes literally seven minutes from craving to first bite
02 -
  • Every microwave is different, so start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds because overcooking makes the rubbery and dry
  • The cake will rise substantially while cooking, so choose a mug with enough room to prevent overflow
03 -
  • Frozen berries dont need to be thawed first and actually create more juice pockets in the finished cake
  • If your mug cake feels undercooked at 2 minutes, try 15 second intervals until its set rather than adding a full minute
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