Baileys Strawberry Mug Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with Baileys Strawberry Mug Cake! This delicious mug cake is the perfect treat for anyone looking to satisfy their cravings without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Made with simple ingredients, this easy-to-make dessert comes together in just minutes and packs a big flavor punch. The combination of strawberry and Baileys Irish Cream gives it an extra special taste that will make you crave more. Plus, it looks as good as it tastes!
So grab your favorite mug and get ready to enjoy this tasty treat any time you like – no baking skills required!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This delicious mug cake is an indulgent and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
- The combination of strawberry and Baileys Irish Cream gives it a unique flavor that you won’t find anywhere else.
- This single-serving dessert is great when you don’t want to make an entire cake.
🛒Ingredients
The best part about this recipe? You only need simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen! All you’ll need are pantry staples and to great this sweet treat.
- Milk
- Oil
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baileys Strawberries and Cream
- Neon Pink Food Coloring Gel
- Fresh Strawberries
- Redi-Whip Whipped Cream
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Baileys Strawberry Mug Cake
Making a mug cake is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and minutes of prep time, you can have an indulgent dessert that packs plenty of flavor.
Step 1: Mix together the cake ingredients
In a 12-ounce Microwave safe Mug, add Milk, Oil, Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baileys Strawberries and Cream, and 1 drop of Neon Pink Food Coloring Gel.
Step 2: Microwave the cake
Stir well to combine, and place in Microwave for 1 minute. Remove the Mug from the Microwave, and if the top is a little jiggly, looks really shiny, or is halfway runny, place the Mug back in the Microwave for 10 seconds.
Step 3: Allow to cool slightly
Remove from Microwave, and let stand for 2 minutes to cool slightly. Then top with Whipped Cream, and a Whole Strawberry. Serve, and Enjoy!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Spice: Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
- Fruit: Swap out the strawberry for another fresh fruit, such as blueberries or raspberries.
If you love strawberry desserts you may also enjoy this Strawberry Sheet Pan Pop Tart recipe.
🥄 Equipment
You only need a couple of kitchen tools to help you make this individual-sized dessert. Plus, it’s bursting with sweet strawberry flavor so you can never go wrong.
- mug
- spoon
🥫 Storage
Because this is a personal-sized dessert you don’t have to worry about storing it, however, if you do need to save it for later you can store it in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to five days.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips to ensure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you when you make it.
- Use a deep mug that can hold at least 12 ounces, so the cake doesn’t overflow in your microwave.
- Measure out all of the ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Make sure to stir the batter together before microwaving, so it cooks evenly.
- Don’t skip the cooling time, this time allows the cake batter to firm up.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Mug cakes are chewy because they don’t have the same gluten structure that a traditional cake has. They also tend to be more dense and moist, which results in a chewier texture.
Yes, you can use water or non-dairy milk instead. However, it may slightly change the texture of your cake.
Reheat the mug cake by microwaving it for 10-15 seconds.
🍽 More Strawberry Recipes
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🧾Recipe Card
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Baileys Strawberry Mug Cake
Equipment
- measuring spoon
- mug
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 6 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Bailey's Strawberries and Cream
- 1 drop of Neon Pink Food Coloring Gel
Garnish
- Redi-Whip Whipped Cream
- 1 Whole Strawberry
Instructions
- In a 12-ounce Microwave safe Mug, add Milk, Oil, Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Bailey’s Strawberries and Cream, and 1 drop of Neon Pink Food Coloring Gel.
- Stir well to combine, and place in Microwave for 1 minute.
- Remove the Mug from the Microwave, and if the top is a little jiggly, looks really shiny, or is halfway runny, place the Mug back in the Microwave for 10 seconds.
- Remove from Microwave, and let stand for 2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then top with Whipped Cream, and a Whole Strawberry.
- Serve, and Enjoy!
