Craving a quick dessert fix? Try our Air Fryer Strawberry Mug Cake – no eggs, no butter, just pure strawberry and cream bliss!
About our easy Strawberry mug cake
Just like our favourite Air Fryer Chocolate Mug Cake, this strawberry cake is an absolute winner! It's sweet, fluffy, and wonderfully refreshing. All you need are some basic pantry staples along with fresh strawberries. Just gather your ingredients, add them to your favourite mug, and pop it into the air fryer. It's as simple as that to whip up a scrumptious mug cake in the air fryer.
For this recipe, I am using a 295ml Denby Kiln Blue mug. They're the perfect size with ample clearance to prevent any overflow. Of course, if you don't have one on hand, a ramekin will work just as well.
Why you'll love this Strawberry Mug cake in air fryer
- Simple Ingredients: With basic pantry staples and just a mug and fork for mixing, you're all set.
- Quick Prep: Only 2 minutes of hands-on time; the air fryer takes care of the rest.
- No Eggs or Butter: Suitable for various dietary preferences.
- Kid-Friendly: It's a fun activity for kids—simply combine the ingredients in the mug and let the air fryer work its magic. Just ensure adult supervision for removing it from the air fryer.
- Perfect Single Serving: Why bake a whole cake when you can enjoy a single serving without succumbing to temptation?
- Versatile: Whether it's for Wimbledon tea parties, a quick instant dessert, or a treat after school, these mug cakes are an instant hit for any occasion
- Easy to scale up: If your air fryer can accommodate more, you can make many of the strawberry mug cakes or of different flavours.
Don’t have an air fryer – you can make mug desserts in your microwave too. Some of my favourite ones are Nutella mug cake, Chocolate brownie in a mug and Mug Chocolate Chip cookie.
Strawberry Mug Cake Recipe from Scratch
It’s really easy to use a boxed cake mix to make mug cake. But let me tell you, making a strawberry mug cake in the air fryer from scratch is also super easy. You will only need 6 ingredients for this egg less strawberry mug cake.
- Self-Raising Flour (also known as self-rising flour): Can be substituted with plain flour or all-purpose flour by adding baking powder to it.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is used here, although caster sugar also works well.
- Milk: I use any milk that’s in the fridge – whole milk or semi-skimmed milk usually. Any plant-based milk will also work.
- Oil: I’ve used Sunflower oil. Substitute with Vegetable oil.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds additional flavour to the cake.
- Strawberries: Just two of them, chopped.
How to Make Eggless Strawberry Mug Cake in Air Fryer: Step by Step Guide
It’s super simple and straightforward to make these Air fryer Mug Cake No eggs.
- Step 1: In the mug, add the flour, and sugar. Use a fork to combine.
- Step 2: Add the wet ingredients – milk, oil, vanilla extract, and strawberries mix well.
- Step 3: Place the mug in a preheated air fryer. Cook in the air fryer for 13-15 minutes. Check whether the mug cake is baked through by inserting a skewer or toothpick in the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If the skewer is wet or with moist crumbles, cook for a further 3 minutes. I cooked for a total of 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Take the mug cake carefully using a kitchen towel or oven mitts. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sliced strawberries and cream.
Storing Strawberry Mug Cake
Mug cakes tastes best when served warm on the day they are made. If you plan to enjoy the strawberry cake the following day, it's best to cover and store it in the fridge. When ready to serve, simply heat the cake thoroughly in the microwave or air fryer until warm, then indulge in its deliciousness!
Can I prepare the mug cakes in advance and freeze it for later?
Yes, you can prepare the mug cakes and freeze them for later. Just like oven-baked cakes, you can freeze the mug cakes covered in the freezer for up to 3 months. Before enjoying, be sure to defrost and reheat them thoroughly
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Easy Air fryer Strawberry Mug Cake recipe below
Equipment
- Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air fryer 8.5l
- Large Mug
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon self-raising flour *
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 strawberries sliced
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 3½ tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (340°F).
- In a mug, combine the dry ingredients: self-raising flour and sugar.
- Add the wet ingredients: vanilla extract, sunflower oil, milk along with strawberries. Mix until well combined.
- Place the mug in the air fryer basket and air fry at 170°C (340°F) for 14-16 minutes.
- Check for doneness using a toothpick or skewer. If the toothpick doesn't come out clean, add another 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Carefully remove the mug from the air fryer using an oven mitt and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream and sliced strawberries if desired.
Notes
- To substitute self raising flour in the recipe, swap with 4 tablespoon plain flour + ½ teaspoon baking powder.
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