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Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze

July 9, 2019 by GG 15 Comments

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You can have a piece of Blueberry Mug Cake With Lemon Glaze in just minutes with our easy recipe that "cooks" in your microwave in just minutes!
You can have a piece of Blueberry Mug Cake With Lemon Glaze in just minutes with our easy recipe that "cooks" in your microwave in just minutes!

You can have a piece of our Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze in just minutes with our easy mug cake recipe that “cooks” in your microwave in just minutes! A no bake dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your kitchen cool on hot summer days!

blueberry mug cake recipe with lemon glaze in two mugs with spoon

Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe

Blueberries are everywhere these days. Well, after all, it is National Blueberry Month. I would be very content with eating blueberries at every meal and definitely for every dessert.

But when it’s the middle of the summer and hot and humid outside, the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven. That’s when I make my Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe, a recipe that I developed for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.

Hop on over to their site and you’ll find some great tips about blueberries! #ad

Easy Mug Cake Recipe

Mug cakes “bake” in your microwave in just minutes. With a few basic ingredients that you most likely have on hand in your kitchen, and a handful of fresh blueberries, you’ll have a quick and easy dessert in a mug that’s ready in no time at all.

Best part is, it’s the perfect serving size for just you so you won’t be tempted by slices and slices of cake calling your name and it’s a no bake dessert!

Yes, cake calls my name all the time and I answer every time!

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A 12-14 ounce mug is the perfect size for one mug cake. These 14 ounce porcelain mugs in assorted colors of blue are so pretty and the perfect assortment of blue colors for making your Blueberry Mug Cake in.

You’ll feel special using these gorgeous Iridescence Rainbow Spoons as you savor every spoonful of your warm lemon blueberry mug cake.

Read all about my tips and tricks for baking with blueberries in my interview on the U.S. Blueberry Highbush Council’s  blog.

two blueberry mug cakes with spoon and fresh blueberries

Blueberry FAQ’s

When is blueberry season?

Blueberry season and harvest in North America begins in April and lasts until late September. Blueberry season and harvest in South America runs from October through March. 

Can you bake with fresh blueberries?

Yes, fresh blueberries are great for baking especially when your batter is thick because then the blueberries will remain suspended in the batter. If your batter is thinner you can toss the blueberries in about a tablespoon or two of flour to coat them and this will help the blueberries to “grab” and hold onto the batter and prevent them from sinking. It is best to gently fold the blueberries into a batter as your very last step when preparing your batter.

Are blueberries healthy?

Blueberries are considered to be a very healthy fruit. Blueberries contain fiber, folate, potassium and vitamins B6 and C. Blueberries also contain no cholesterol, are low in calories, high in antioxidants and high in nutrients. So eat those good-for-you blueberries!

close up of a mug cake with blueberries

How to make a mug cake

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, 12-14 ounces, microwave the butter until melted.
  2. Stir in flour, sugar, egg yolk, milk, vanilla and baking powder, stirring until blended.
  3. Add blueberries and crystallized ginger and microwave 1 minute 30 seconds or until cake pulls away from sides.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice in small bowl stirring until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the mug cake.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Add your favorite berries, such as raspberries or chopped strawberries
  • Make an lime glaze and use lime juice in place of the lemon juice
  • Add whipped cream on top too!

fresh blueberries in a container

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • butter
  • flour
  • granulated sugar
  • egg yolk
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • baking powder
  • blueberries
  • crystallized ginger
  • confectioners sugar
  • lemon juice

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Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
 

You can have a piece of Blueberry Mug Cake With Lemon Glaze in just minutes with our easy recipe that "cooks" in your microwave in just minutes! 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry cake recipe, blueberry mug cake, mug cake, no bake
Servings: 1
Calories: 562 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 Tbs. milk
  • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbs. blueberries
  • ¼ tsp. chopped crystallized ginger
  • 2 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
  1. In 12-14 ounce microwave-safe mug, microwave butter until melted.
  2. Stir in flour, sugar, egg yolk, milk, vanilla and baking powder until blended.
  3. Stir in blueberries and crystallized ginger and microwave 1 minute 30 seconds or until cake pulls away from sides. Let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in small bowl combine confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
Recipe Notes

Makes 1 mug cake.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Change the lemon juice to lime juice 
  • Add raspberries
  • Top with whipped cream
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 257mg86%
Sodium 347mg15%
Carbohydrates 71g24%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 45g50%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 959IU19%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First Published: July 24, 2018… Last Updated: January 2, 2021

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Filed Under: Brunch, Cakes and Cupcakes, Desserts, Entertaining, Mother's Day, Mug Recipes, No Bake Desserts, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Jere Cassidy

    July 9, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    This is going to be my dessert tonight. I love I can make it in a mug, just for me.

  2. GG

    July 9, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    So happy to hear that Jere! Let me know how it turns out for you and thanks so much for stopping by Swirls! Savor the Moments, Gwynn

  3. Linda

    August 6, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    What can be substituted for the ginger, as I’m allergic to it?

  4. GG

    August 6, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Hi Linda, You can susbtitute a pinch of ground cinnamon (not too much!)for the crystalloized ginger or, if you like lemon, you can add 1/8 tsp. grated lemon zest. Let me know how it turns out for you! Thanks for stopping by Swirls and Savor the Moments, Gwynn

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