Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Mug cake
Whether you're looking for a single serve dessert or something that'd be perfect for two, this Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake recipe is for you! Soft, fluffy cake is topped with coconut whipped topping and fresh strawberries! This healthy dessert is paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free but you'd never guess it!
Ingredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 egg, room temp
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract & pinch of sea salt
Topping
- Coconut whipped topping (or your favorite whipped topping - can be homemade or store-bought!) *I used So Delicious Coconut Whip
- Fresh strawberries, sliced thin (measure with your heart!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a ramekin or wide/shallow mug (Ramekins work best for this!)
- In a small bowl, combine all of the cake ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour the batter into your ramekin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the entire cake is golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a little bit before adding the topping. The longer it cools, the better it tastes, too!
- Once cooled, top with whipped topping and sliced strawberries. Enjoy immediately!
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Notes
- Can you microwave this mug cake? You can, but I recommend baking it. I know the baking time takes longer, but it TRULY makes the biggest difference. The cake turns out like a true shortcake whereas the microwaved cake turns out fluffier and more pancake-like (if that makes sense!). However if you don't care, you definitely can microwave it for 45-55 seconds.
- Let the cake cool before adding whipped topping! This will ensure the cake has enough time to sit and the flavors to really develop. It'll also prevent the whipped topping from melting off the cake. You can even pop it in the fridge for a bit to speed up the process!
- Multiply the recipe for a crowd! These are so fun to make for parties. Individual/mini desserts are the cutest for picnics and get-togethers. If you have a few pairs, just multiply the recipe and divide it amongst ramekins!