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Microwave Strawberry Cream Mug Cake for Two

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 2
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This is a delicious treat for two ready in 20 minutes, using white cake mix, strawberry-flavored gelatin and homemade strawberry cream syrup.
By Heather Baird
Updated May 23, 2022

Ingredients

Cakes

Strawberry Cream Syrup

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry-flavored gelatin

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavored syrup
  • 2 fresh strawberries
  • 4 chocolate sticks

Steps

  • 1
    Lightly grease 2 (14- to 16-oz) mugs with vegetable oil using paper towel.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, place cake mix. With whisk, beat in egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon oil. In small cup, dissolve 1 tablespoon gelatin in hot water. Beat into cake batter. Divide batter evenly between mugs, about 1/2 cup in each mug.
  • 3
    Microwave mugs on High 30 seconds. Let stand 5 seconds. Microwave on High 30 seconds longer. Let stand 5 seconds. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 4
    Using bamboo skewer or sharp knife, gently poke several holes in each mug cake.
  • 5
    To make Strawberry Cream Syrup, in small microwavable bowl, beat both milks with whisk to blend. Microwave on High 30 seconds or until hot. Beat in 1 tablespoon gelatin. Pour half of the cream syrup over each cake. Let cake stand 2 minutes or until cream syrup is absorbed.
  • 6
    Top each cake with 1/4 cup whipped topping; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup. Garnish each cake with 1 strawberry and 2 chocolate sticks. Serve immediately. Store in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If cakes are not done after a total of 1 minute of microwaving on High, microwave for an additional 15 seconds on High.
  • tip 2
    Using clear glass mugs will show off the pretty pink color of the strawberry cake.

Nutrition

360 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 8g Protein, 46g Total Carbohydrate, 38g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
16g
24%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg
34%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
38g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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