Mixed Berry Cobbler Mug (Printable)

A quick, warm berry cobbler with a tender golden crust, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings fast.

# 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

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (12–14 oz capacity).
02 - Place mixed berries into the mug, chopping larger berries into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
04 - Stir milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Evenly spoon the batter over the berries in the mug without stirring to create the cobbler topping.
06 - Optionally sprinkle the surface with coarse sugar or brown sugar for added texture and sweetness.
07 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the topping is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've been baking all day, but you haven't—just seven minutes from craving to spoon in hand.
  • The berries stay juicy while the cobbler topping gets this tender, cake-like texture that feels almost impossible to achieve so quickly.
  • There's no cleanup nightmare, no leftover cake hardening in your kitchen, just one mug that goes straight into the sink.
02 -
  • Microwave power varies wildly, so start checking at 1 minute 15 seconds—pulling it out slightly underdone is better than a rubbery, overcooked cake.
  • The mug gets genuinely hot, not just warm, so handle it with a kitchen towel or trivet even though you're impatient to eat.
03 -
  • Room temperature milk and melted butter mix together smoothly without lumps or seizing, creating a silkier batter.
  • Don't fill your mug more than three-quarters full—the cake rises significantly and will overflow if you leave no room.
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