Mixed Berry Cobbler Mug (Printer-friendly)

A fast, single-served dessert featuring juicy berries and a tender golden top.

# What You'll Need:

→ Berries

01 - 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; e.g., 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 (optional)

09 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar or brown sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (12–14 oz).
02 - Place the 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 in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly over the berries in the mug without stirring.
06 - Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar or brown sugar if desired.
07 - Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the top is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes seven minutes from craving to eating, which means no willpower required.
  • One mug means one dish to clean, a fact that will change how you think about dessert on weeknights.
  • The top turns golden and tender while the berries stay juicy underneath—it's texture contrast without the fuss.
02 -
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh and sometimes better—they don't need thawing and their tartness holds up beautifully to the microwaving.
  • The exact microwave time depends on your machine's power, so watch closely after 90 seconds rather than walking away and hoping for the best.
  • Don't skip the 2-minute rest; it lets the cake set just enough to hold together while staying warm and tender.
03 -
  • Use a mug with straight sides if you can; rounded bottoms mean the batter spreads unevenly and cooks unpredictably.
  • Melting butter before mixing helps it incorporate smoothly and bake more evenly than cold butter would.
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