Mixed Berry Cobbler Cake (Printable)

Juicy mixed berries topped with a tender golden cobbler crust in a quick, single-serve treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Berries

01 - 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; 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

09 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar or brown sugar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a 12 to 14-ounce microwave-safe mug.
02 - Place mixed berries into the mug. If berries are large, chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
04 - Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until smooth batter forms.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly over the berries in the mug without stirring.
06 - Sprinkle coarse or brown sugar over the batter if desired.
07 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the top is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in seven minutes—faster than delivery, and way more satisfying.
  • No dishes piling up, just one mug and one bowl to wash.
  • The berries stay juicy while the topping gets tender and golden, all in a single serving.
02 -
  • Overfilling the mug means your cobbler will explode—I learned this the mess-y way, so use restraint with both the berries and the batter.
  • The batter rises during cooking, so leaving space at the top isn't just practical advice, it's the difference between a perfect dessert and a sticky situation.
03 -
  • Keep frozen berries on hand at all times—they're a gateway to spontaneous dessert whenever the craving hits.
  • Brown butter instead of regular butter adds a nutty depth that elevates the whole experience and makes it feel less like a shortcut and more like a choice.
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