Summer is here, and it has been too hot to use our oven! This easy gluten-free cherry cobbler mug cake will hit the spot. Fresh juicy cherries and a delicious cake-like cobbler topping will make you want to make this dessert over and over again.
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This simple cobbler is made in your microwave and is ready in under 3 minutes. What better way to satisfy that cobbler craving? The temperatures are rising in the South Bay, getting hotter by the day. This isn’t a big deal in most parts of the country. Turn on the air conditioner and make a cherry cobbler in a mug!
This easy microwave dessert is easy, but mug cakes have speed on their side!
The biggest rule when it is hot is “DO NOT” use your oven. We have microwave mug cakes these days. Check out this Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake or this Easy Gluten-Free Lime Mug Cake recipe.
If you prefer a baked cobbler, try this Gluten-Free Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler recipe! If you love mug cakes, you will want to try this Gluten-Free Vanilla Mug Cake recipe next! I share all of my best recipes and tips in this Guide to Gluten-Free Mug Cakes.
A Note From My Kitchen
Testing mug cakes has become something exciting lately. I have created so many delicious flavors of mug cakes. With so many fresh fruits available, I wanted to see if it was possible to make a cobbler in the microwave.
It took a couple of tries, but this recipe is finally perfect. I share 3 different gluten-free flour blends that work in this recipe. Use any fresh fruit, and I also tested frozen fruit. Just let it thaw before using it so the cobbler cake portion doesn’t get soggy.
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend – I tested this recipe using King Arthur Measure for Measure, Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Blend, and DIY Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend. Other blends will work, but you may need to adjust the wet or dry ingredients to get the right batter consistency.
- Xanthan Gum – If your gluten-free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1/4 teaspoon. Read more about why binders are important in gluten-free baking to learn more.
- Almond Flour – I recommend using almond flour instead of almond meal. Almond meal is coarser and will make your mug cake grainy.
- Non-Dairy Milk – I used almond milk, but other dairy-free types of milk and regular milk will work.
If you love cake as much as we do, you should check out all of the gluten-free cobbler recipes on this site.
How to Make a Gluten-Free Cobbler in a Mug (Step-By-Step)
Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend.
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Step 2: Add the wet ingredients and whisk until well blended.
👀 Sandi Says: It is important to blend the wet and dry ingredients separately before adding them to the mug. This eliminates any flour pockets on the edges of the cake.
Step 3: Pour the cherries into the bottom of the mug. Use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries. Thaw frozen cherries before using them.
Step 4: Pour the cobbler batter over the cherries. Microwave for 90 seconds. Don’t be surprised if the cobbler cooks a little over the glass. When making this cobbler in a mug, you may want to place a plate underneath the mug.
Step 5: Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you can use frozen cherries. The taste is the same if you use frozen or fresh cherries.
Any mug is fine, but make sure it isn’t too small. You want the batter to be no higher than 1/3 from the top of the mug.
It can be baked in the oven, although most people prefer to bake something larger. If you want to bake in single-serving portions, use ramekins and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
You can definitely use canned cherries to make this mug cobbler.
More Delicious Gluten-Free Mug Cakes:
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler Mug Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped fruit more if you use a large mug
- ¼ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
- 2 tablespoons almond flour * see note
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, add the 1/4 cup chopped fruit. I used fresh pitted cherries.
- Sprinkle the fruit with 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend, 2 tablespoons almond flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk to mix. I recommend pre-mixing ingredients so they are thoroughly blended.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup non-dairy milk to a small bowl and whisk.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently to form a soft batter.
- Pour the cobbler batter over the fruit in the mug.
- Place the mug in your microwave (with a plate underneath) and cook for 90 seconds. When you stop cooking, you will see the cobbler rise way up and sink. This is normal.
- Use caution because the fruit will be very hot.
- Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or eat alone.
Notes
- I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Pillsbury GF, and Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn’t mean others will not work; I just have not tested other flours.
- If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1/4 teaspoon.
- I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is coarser and will make your cobbler grainy.
- To make this nut-free, omit the almond flour and add 1 TBSP gluten free flour blend.
- Make sure the cherries have no pits! You can use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries…or any fruit you have on hand.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an older 7/2016 post. Here is the older photo:
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
Hi Sandi,
Your recipes are always great and this one looks like the perfect recipe for this coming week. Heat warnings galore! And I have lots of beautiful cherries just waiting to be used.
The one key piece of information that I wish could be included with everyone’s microwave recipes is the wattage of the microwave that the recipe was tested on. While there are other things that also affect the timing, it would give a good idea of the cooking time relative to the oven that is being used. If you are using a 1200 watt and I am using a 900 watt there’s a good chance that my mug cake would be way overdone. 😉
Thanks so much! Sam
Hi Sam, I have been through two microwaves…and it is really hard based on what everyone has. Also it depends on the size and depth of the mug. Newer microwaves are more efficient, we learned recently. I would err on the side of caution and cook a few seconds less than the printed time and add more if needed.
I wish I could give this 10 stars!! used almond flavoring in place of vanilla, but overall an amazing and portion friendly dessert (or breakfast).
You are so sweet. I wish there was a ten star option as well! Thank you!
Hi Sandi. I will be making one of your Mug cakes soon, but wanted to verify if it’s correct that there is no oil or butter in the Cherry Cobbler version? And no leavening? And no leavening in the Blueberry one?. Those are the 2 flavors I am considering. Do these flavors just not need them?
The recipes are correct as written.
I’ve tried several of your mug cake recipes, and they are all good. But this one is my personal fave.
This is one of my favorites too. I love fruity desserts, and this one is so quick and easy. Thank you!
Oats are not listed in the recipe ingredients. How much is called for?
Hi Lynn, I updated this recipe a few weeks ago, but never deleted the oats from the suggested products list. This has been fixed. Thank you so much for pointing this out.
Looks good, but I’m not a lover of cherries. Could I substitute? Also, has anyone ever told you that in thumbnail size, you look just like the red-headed lady on Sex and the City? 🙂
You are funny Byron, I haven’t been told that I looked like her. You can definitely substitute another fruit, just make sure it isn’t too thick or it won’t get as soft.