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Independence Day Mug Cake: Easy 5-Minute Patriotic Dessert

Celebrate the Fourth of July with this festive Independence Day Mug Cake! This soft, fluffy single-serving dessert cooks in the microwave in just 5 minutes and is topped with whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, and patriotic sprinkles.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon baking powderPinch of salt3 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon red, white, and blue sprinklesToppingsWhipped creamFresh strawberries, slicedFresh blueberriesExtra patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.

2. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then gently fold in the sprinkles.

3. Microwave on High for 60–90 seconds until the cake has risen and the center is just set.

4. Cool for 1 minute.

5. Top with whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, and extra sprinkles before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook or the cake may become dry.

Use a 12–16 ounce microwave-safe mug.

Decorate just before serving for the freshest presentation.

Add white chocolate chips for an extra festive twist.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Holiday Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg