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    Home » Desserts » No Bake Desserts » Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze

    Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze

    Published: Jul 9, 2019 Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by GG

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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

    Be sure to visit the Swirls of Flavor Amazon Storefront for GG's personal kitchen recommendations!

    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!

    Technically, it’s an easy microwave cake, no oven required. How quick and easy is that?

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

    I make commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    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
    • vitamin B6
    • vitamin C

    Blueberries also:

    • contain no cholesterol
    • are low in calories
    • are high in antioxidants
    • are high in nutrients

    So eat those good-for-you blueberries!

    close up of a mug cake with blueberries

    How to make a mug cake

    Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

    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 a small bowl stirring until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the mug cake.

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Be sure to use a microwave safe mug
    • It is important to coat the inside of your mug with cooking spray
    • Add your favorite berries, such as raspberries or chopped strawberries
    • Add whipped cream on top too!
    • Top with lemon curd
    • Omit the all-purpose flour and baking powder and make your mug cake with self-rising flour

    Substitutions

    • Substitute your favorite berry for the blueberries
    • Make a lime glaze and use lime juice in place of the lemon juice

    Easy Mug Cake Recipes

    • Raspberry Lemon Mug Cake
    • Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Pina Colada Mug Cake from The Monday Box
    • Keto Chocolate Mug Cake from Grumpy’s Honeybunch

     

    fresh blueberries in a container

    Ingredients for blueberry mug cake

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

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    Triple Citrus Blueberry Granola Cups and Blueberry Scones

    Triple Citrus Blueberry Granola Cups and Blueberry Scones

    Triple Citrus Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Cups are bursting with fresh blueberries surrounded with crunchy granola and creamy Greek yogurt and flavored with a pop of citrus!

    With blueberry season in full swing, Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scones are the perfect way to savor the sweetness of one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world!

    Blueberry Crostini and Summer Fruit Salad

    Blueberry Crostini and Summer Fruit Salad

    Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe is a quick and easy appetizer recipe. Perfect for last minute entertaining, crispy toasts are topped with a sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese, a blueberry compote with hints of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.

    Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad , an easy fruit salad recipe that’s bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat, is a refreshing addition to your summer menu!

    Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes and Blueberry Peach Crisp

    Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes and Blueberry Peach Crisp

    And with just four ingredients, you'll happily be making these from-scratch pancakes Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes over and over again for breakfast.

    Blueberry Peach Pecan Crisp is bursting with the juicy sweetness of blueberries and peaches smothered under a buttery sweet cinnamon topping making this a delicious dessert for a beautiful summer evening.

    Blueberry Peach Orzo and Blueberry Hand Pies

    Blueberry Peach Orzo and Blueberry Hand Pies

    Combine two favorite summer fruits, blueberries and peaches, for a fabulous side dish of Blueberry Peach Orzo , a lime-kissed orzo pasta is studded with fresh juicy peaches and succulent blueberries. Tender peppery arugula leaves offset the fruity sweetness creating a perfect balance of flavors. 

    Glazed Blueberry Hand Pies are filled with fresh blueberries tossed with blueberry preserves, cinnamon and lemon and baked to perfection in a buttermilk biscuit dough and drizzled with a confectioners sugar glaze. Make them for your on-the-go breakfast, your afternoon snack or your evening dessert!  

    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! mug cake | blueberry | lemon | microwave | quick recipe | no bake | #swirlsofflavor
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    Blueberry Mug Cake Recipe With Lemon Glaze

    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
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 2 minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 562kcal
    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

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

    Notes

    Makes 1 mug cake.
    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
    • Change the lemon juice to lime juice 
    • Add raspberries
    • Top with whipped cream

    Nutrition

    Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
    First Published: July 24, 2018... Last Updated: January 4, 2022 for better readability and user experience

     

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    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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    1. Jere Cassidy

      July 09, 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 09, 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 06, 2019 at 3:29 pm

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

    4. GG

      August 06, 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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