Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbspunsalted butter
• 3 tbspwhole or 2% milk
• 2 tbspgranulated sugar
• 0.5 tspvanilla extract
• 0.25 cupall-purpose flour
• 0.25 tspbaking powder
• pinch of fine salt
• 1small strawberry, diced, plus more for topping
• whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Method

1. 1Place the butter in a 12-ounce or larger microwave-safe mug and microwave until just melted. Add the milk, sugar, and salt and whisk to combine. Add the flour, baking powder, and vanilla and whisk until well-combined. Add the diced strawberry, then gently push the pieces down so they're mostly submerged in the batter.
2. 2Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then in 15-second bursts until the cake begins to pull away from the sides of the mug, the top looks set and dry, and springs back when lightly touched — about 30 to 60 seconds more.
3. 3Top with extra strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.