Tart and sweet raspberries combine with omega-3 packed flax and lovely vanilla to create one taste bud pleasing breakfast. This raspberry mug cake is cooked in 90 seconds, is gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!
Let’s bring mug cakes back! Confession, I actually haven’t made one all summer since I’ve had pancake and waffle accessibility in my kitchen and not just a microwave. However, digging through the paper folder where I keep my scraps of to-be-posted recipes, I stumbled upon this gem. This is from last August but I think it needs to be whipped up again…now! There’s no better time for a raspberry mug cake than during raspberry season!
But I have some sad news. I’ve only gotten fresh raspberries once this summer! I made the chia jam with some of them, and snacked on some. But unless I want to spend $5 on a tiny container, raspberries are not happening. The summer berries/small fruit in my area have been majorly lacking. The only things that ever seen good and are priced well are grapes and blueberries. Strawberries were good in June, but then that was lost too. Summer fruit sadness is a major thing right now. I have been able to get my hands on some good white peaches (the best type) and cherries for awhile, but no more cherries.
These are the times when I really wish I could grow a garden. I could have my own raspberry bush. Even some blackberries! O how I miss blackberries. As I’m typing this (on Saturday), I know these is a lovely little mini watermelon in the kitchen that I bought, waiting to be cut. I hope that will be good and appease my summer fruit woes. Now the summer veggies? They have been good at least. Corn, tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, peppers, eggplant, all the greens. No grocery trip is complete without my lugging gallons of the good stuff back home. It really is a lovely thing and I love gathering as much as I can to bring home and then see what sparks my creativity for a new recipe.
Raspberry Mug Cake
- 1 TB Milled Flax Seed (+ 3 TB Water)
- ¼ Cup Millet Flour
- ¼ Tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ Tsp Baking Soda
- 2 TB Fresh or Frozen Raspberries (plus more for topping)
- ¼ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 8 Drops of Vanilla Stevia
- 2½ TB Water or Non-Dairy Milk
- In a ramekin (or short mug) combine the flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix together and let sit for 5 minutes until gelled.
- Then add all the other ingredients except the raspberries. Stir to combine into a batter.
- Now add 2 Tablespoons of the raspberries and stir the batter again.
- Microwave for 90 seconds (time depends on your microwave, you may need more or less).
- Carefully remove and top with additional raspberries and any other toppings you'd like!
There you have it, an easy summer mug cake! You could make this with any small berry really and you can make it all year-round with frozen fruit. Or in my case, frozen fruit in the summer too 😛 The vanilla and sweetness of the millet flour work great as a simple background to the sweet and tart raspberries. The perfect little breakfast cake to start your day with a smile 🙂
So tell me:
+ Have you had good summer fruit in your area this year?
+ What’s your favorite frozen fruit to have stoked up? I always seem to have a bag of strawberries in my freezer!
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How yummy is this!
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I try to have frozen strawberries, blueberries, and bananas for smoothies. Unfortunately, strawberry season is over and we’re all out 🙁 I’m amazed that this mug cake only takes 90 seconds to cook.
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Time to stock up on frozen then!
True, but the berries are SO expensive pre-frozen. I should planned better and bought more strawberries on sale, but then again, it’s hard to keep fruits stocked when there are four hungry teens in the house.
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That’s not true. It’s proven that frozen have the same benefits, if not more, than fresh, as they are frozen at peak freshness.
I’m ok with buying frozen, it’s just the cost can be steep.
Erlene recently posted…Meet a Blogger – Sherry at Olives-n-Okra
That’s not true either, haha!
My favorite summer fruit to freeze is strawberries, but I also like to freeze blueberries, too.
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I love quick and easy dishes so I am delighted that you shared this healthy and delectable recipe!
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I must confess, I’ve never made a mug cake before. They’re always tempting me, but then I realize I could never eat just one, so I end up quadrupling the recipe and just making a regular cake. 🙂
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This looks wonderful, I love Raspberries.
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I love mug cakes! And this one looks spectacular! 🙂
We’ve had some good blueberries and strawberries here (and good prices on them too), but raspberries and blackberries are still pretty expensive…although Meijer did just recently have blackberries on sale for $1 a carton. My kids go through them like crazy, though. I can’t keep them in the house long enough to do any baking with them!
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Omg! I would have bought out that store!
We almost did! 🙂
Ate all the berries in less than a day, though. 🙁
I’m gonna have to go back and see if they’re still on sale!
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BRAVO! This looks really REALLY good! I have never used millet flour. There’s a first time for everything. I love mug cakes (so easy) and this one is GF – YAY!!!
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I need to try Millet flour. I do love a quick and easy mug cake. It’s kind of my go to midnight snack ( something I really need to stop doing) but who can resist the lure of a gooey microwave mug cake? As always you have created yet another yummy treat- one that I can try as soon as I get some Millet flour.
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What a great idea.
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Yes to mug cakes and to raspberries! YUM! I’ve had a good summer of fruit. I’ve gotten some tropical fruits and stocked up on my staples. Blueberries and bananas are musts for me!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Healthy White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream (lactose, wheat, soy free)
For some reason the tropical and exotic fruits are way more abundant here than common fruits!
This. Looks. Awesome. I’ve never made a mug cake before–not sure why. But this recipe sounds delish!
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I need to experiment with different types of flour. I’ve never tried millet. Looks good!
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Mmmmm sounds so tasty!
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I love mugcakes, and this looks great!
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I’m still yet to try a mug cake…I must rectify this!
yes, yes!
I’m a mug-cake lover and this looks so yummy and simple! Will definitely be trying!
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I want a garden so badly, too. It seems like such a luxury to me. Our friends used to have a raspberry bush and my son used to disappear into it for very long periods of time 😉
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A luxury that requires a lot of work though! Haha!
I can imagine why 😉
this looks good, will have to try it one day.
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This sounds like a great, healthy treat!
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Yum! I gotta try this! Thanks for sharing. 😉
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It’s been wayyyy too long since I’ve had a mugcake. You may have just inspired my dessert tonight. The berries are so sweet and delicious right now too.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Strange But Good: 10 Back-to-School Recipes
I still haven’t made one even after posting this! I need to get on it too!
The simplicity of this dessert makes it even more beautiful! I don’t have all of these ingredients on hand right now but I’m tempted to go out and get them as it sounds like I could do this and add other sorts of fruit or sweet treats for various flavorings, right? Raspberries are one of my favorite berries but I don’t see it used too much for baked items, this sounds perfect.
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Haha, breakfast, but dessert would be good too 😉
Love the idea! I bet the cake tastes great!
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I like to try mug cakes in microwave,but so far I couldn’t do it properly.Sometimes cake is bit wet.This mug cake really looks appealing and inviting.Will give it a try.And it is interesting to know that this cake only requires around 90 seconds.
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When I had a high powered micro, it would take less than that!
I love how you can just throw this in your microwave, and in 90 seconds it’s done!! So perfect 🙂
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I am obsessed with mug cakes! Single serving desserts are my favourite thing to make, and this looks delicious Rebecca! I love how healthy it is too 🙂
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Definitely trying this super soon!
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This looks so good! Give me a mug topped with Creamy Cashew Milk or Vanilla Coconut Milk So Delicious!
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I don’t think I’ve ever made a mug cake. Such a good idea for that later night sweet tooth.
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I also can’t bear to spend on raspberries, especially since the $5 container would feed maybe one of us! Crazy! Good thing we like other berries and fruits, I’ve had pretty good luck with strawberries and blueberries this year.
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Strawberries were okay, but now, no where to be found!
Sounds lovely! Mug cakes were always a go-to for me every single night a few years back! I need to get back into them- soo much yum! I always veered towards banana flavored and chocolate! 🙂
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This looks so easy and so yummy plus healthy too. Mugcake is one of my treats but have never try them with raspberry 😀 Pinned this to try soon. Thanks for sharing.
The healthiest cake around! Thanks dear!
I haven’t had too many raspberries this summer – I’ve been too stuck on strawberries and blueberries! This mug cake is so fun!
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Great post! Love your photos and what a cool concept, in a mug! I just pinned for later, thanks!
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I love this idea of making mug cakes.
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They’re so easy!
Pinning this for later!
Awesome!
I can’t believe that this is gluten free! My mom just went gluten-free and I know she’d love this. Thanks for sharing!
–Brittany
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Looks delectable! I have to try millet flour… Pinning:)
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I like mug cakes and I like raspberries. Can’t wait to try this one Rebecca 🙂
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Yummy! Cake for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do!
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I love the texture on this mug cake, Rebecca – it looks so delicious! And, hang in there – you will have a garden one day – but if you wanna borrow mine while you wait, you are more than welcome too!
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I will gladly take over you’re garden!!!
YUM!! Doesn’t this look amazing!! SO healthy, nourishing and delicious!! I’ve bought a TON of cantaloupes this summer (55 to be exact!!) 🙂 Gotta love fresh fruit!
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Omg!! Every time we get one and cut it open…it’s gross and terrible inside 🙁
I need this in my life! Millet flour is one I haven’t used either.
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It’s sweet and light! You’ll love it!
I love mug cakes! Usually they are chocolate and unhealthy, this looks light and delicious!
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Mine are usually chocolate too! But never unhealthy! They don’t need to be!
WOW! This mug cake is so adorable and yummy looking! I’ve always wanted to try a mug cake out – need to buy a ramekin first!
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Do it! I like mine in ramekins and think they “cook” better in a wide open space, than a tall mug!
Yum! I love raspberries.. especially this time of year! So fresh and delicious 🙂
Liz recently posted…3 Ingredient Peanut Butter ‘Ice Cream’
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This looks AMAZING! I wish I had this for breakfast today. I’m bookmarking this for a reference for later. Thanks for sharing.
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Tomorrow 😉 Haha, thank you dear!
now this is my idea of a delicious breakfast!!
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Did you read my mind? Last night I was trying to find some inspiration for a mug muffin I want to make that was gluten-free, dairy-free and healthy, but totally came up short – this is it! Thanks lady – pinning now!
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Thank you dear xoxo Happy mug-caking!
I can’t believe you have been neglecting mug cakes!!! Actually I have too hehe 😀 I’ve only made one all summer as well, and it was that chocolate cherry one from your recipe! But vanilla + raspberry is another of my favorite flavor pairs, so I might have to try this one too <3 And yeah raspberries are a ripoff, I rarely buy them, but my mom was loving them this summer so I stole a few 🙂
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Raspberry thief 😉 I’d do that too if they were right there, enticing me with their (free) availability!
Looks so delicious Rebecca! Love this sweet little treat. I have no doubt someday you will have your own little garden…
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Thank you Allie! xoxo
Let’s be honest. Anything and everything with raspberries in it is delicious! They are definitely one of my favorite fruits.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday: August 12, 2015
They aren’t my favorite, but I miss them…o the heart grows fonder 😉
I agree, bring the mug cake back. We have had a horrible time with raspberries this year. They are expensive and seem to mold the very next day! I think I need to buy only a handful and enjoy them in this cake.
Christie recently posted…Turkey Cobb Salad Lettuce Wraps
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Sounds delicious. I have the raspberries but no millet flour. I might try this and modify using what I have. This would be great to whip up for us all before work and school!
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Any light tasting flour would be lovely!
Mmmm…Raspberries! Confession: I have never actually made a mug cake ( I think that’s going to have to change now!).
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Do it!!! You’ll become addicted once you do!
I have only bought one container of raspberries this summer as well. Why are they so expensive? I always have frozen blueberries and frozen cherries on hand, they are my favorite.
This mug cake looks easy and delicious, two of my recipe requirements!
Heather@hungryforbalance recently posted…WIAW: all chocolate, all the time
I think something happened with the fruit/growing season this year in the country. 🙁
O yea! Frozen cherries are so good and blueberries! Best smoothie add-ins!
Thnak you!!!
Millet flour? Now that’s a new one to me. Certainly not available around here but I guess my Vitamix would probably help me with some grinding action. Does it work just the same way regular flour does?
I hear you on the raspberry prices! That’s why I’m anxiously awaiting the ones in my mum’s garden to finally grow. Another bonus is that we’ve got yellow ones, too, which are hardly found in stores.
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I’ve never seen the yellow ones in stores! 🙁 They would be so fun!
The fruit in my area has been incredible this summer, especially the strawberries. I actually haven’t had raspberries this summer because of that.
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Oh man, I love raspberries. I’m a sucker for anything berry related and love using millet flour! Always a win in my books! Looks great:)
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I love the sweetness of millet flour, it’s so light and perfect for delicate berries!
I haven’t had a mug cake since the spring either. I am with you on loving the summer produce! My mom has a raspberry patch and I am always jealous of her mounds of fresh raspberries.
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I would go crazy with a raspberry patch!! O the fruit-abilities 😉
i havent’ made my own mug cake in ages! just tried the new flapjacked mighty muffins, so kinda hooked. Ohhh they should take your tips and add raspberry!
Any berry! I love that little burst of FUN!
This sounds so incredibly delicious, Rebecca!! 🙂 I don’t have a microwave, but I’ll definitely try this when I’m at my parents’ house.
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This mug cake looks awesome! I have been obsessed with making them lately! I really need to try millet flour!
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I think I need to whip one up tomorrow!