Microwave Strawberry Mug Cake with Ganache
This Strawberry Mug Cake is a quick and easy dessert that takes about 5 minutes. Grab a mug, whisk strawberry cake mix with 3 simple ingredients, then microwave. Drizzle with chocolate ganache or your favorite topping.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Mug Cake
- 7 Tablespoons strawberry cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons beaten egg, about ½ egg
- Garnish: Strawberries, chocolate ganache
Chocolate Ganache
- 2 oz dark chocolate, bar or chips
- 2 oz heavy cream
Instructions
Strawberry Mug Cake
- Place all ingredients in a large mug and whisk until combined.
- Place mug in microwave and cook on high for 3-½ minutes. Microwave ovens vary so time may need to be adjusted slightly.
- Remove from microwave and dive in!
- Option: Eat from the mug or run a knife around the outside of the cake then invert onto a wire rack. Drizzle with ganache or add your favorite toppings.
Chocolate Ganache (optional)
- Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl, preferably one with a spout.
- Add room temperature cream and whisk until well blended.
Notes
Nutritional Value is for mug cake alone.
TOPPING IDEAS
- Sprinkles, Whipped Cream, Ice Cream
- Frostings - chocolate ganache or buttercream frosting
- Pie Fillings/Toppings - blueberry, strawberry, peach, apple
- Fresh Fruit - sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, peaches
- Sauces - chocolate, caramel, strawberry, butterscotch, dulce de leche
- Spreads - Nutella, peanut butter, lemon curd
- Spices - cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, poppy seeds
- Nuts - almonds, pecans, peanuts, macadamias
- Candy - mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, Milky Way, Butterfinger
- Cookies - Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, graham cracker crumbs
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
