Mixed Berry Cobbler Cake (Printable Version)

A single-serve dessert blending juicy mixed berries with a tender golden crust, perfect for a quick sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Berries

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

→ 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 whole 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 to 14 ounces).
02 - Place mixed berries into the mug. Chop larger berries into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Stir milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly over the berries in the mug without stirring to maintain layering.
06 - Sprinkle coarse sugar or brown sugar over the batter if desired for added texture and sweetness.
07 - Microwave on high for 90 to 120 seconds, until the topping is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow the dish to cool for 2 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through dessert photos online and actually delivers something you can eat.
  • One mug means no leftover cake tempting you from the counter at midnight.
  • You can use whatever berries are lurking in your freezer without defrosting or planning ahead.
  • The batter puffs up into a tender cobbler topping that soaks up all the berry juice underneath.
02 -
  • Do not stir the batter into the berries or you will end up with purple cake instead of cobbler with a fruit layer.
  • Microwaves cook unevenly, so rotate the mug halfway through if yours has a cold spot in the center.
  • Frozen berries release more liquid than fresh, so expect extra bubbling and a juicier result.
  • Let it cool the full two minutes or the first bite will scald the roof of your mouth and ruin the whole experience.
03 -
  • Grease the mug generously or you will be chiseling baked-on batter off the sides later.
  • Start checking at ninety seconds because overcooking turns the topping rubbery and sad.
  • Use a mug with straight sides instead of tapered ones so the batter cooks evenly from edge to center.
  • Keep a bag of frozen berries in the freezer and you can make this any time the craving strikes.
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