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Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler Mug Cake

Published: Jun 11, 2018 · Modified: Jun 26, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 30 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

a cherry cobbler in a glass mug
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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 here in the South Bay and it is getting hotter by the day. In most parts of the country, this really isn't a big deal. Turn on the air conditioner and make a cherry cobbler in a mug!

Well here in the California Bay Area, many homes don't have air conditioning. Hard to believe, but true. In our house, air conditioning must have been an afterthought with whoever built it. Our tiny unit doesn't cool our house very well.

The biggest rule when it is that hot is "DO NOT" use your oven. We have microwave mug cakes for these days. Check out this Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake or this Easy Gluten Free Lime Mug Cake recipe.

a cherry cobbler mug cake ready to eat

Why mug cakes are great:

The best thing about mug cakes is that they are EASY. Dump the ingredients into a mug and turn on the microwave. No-bake dessert is easy, but mug cakes have speed on their side! If you love mug cakes, you will want to try this Gluten Free Vanilla Mug Cake recipe next!

With this dessert, there is no heating up the house, and you get the same great taste of an oven-baked cobbler. This dessert works with any fruit, so experiment with peaches, blueberries, apples, etc.

If you prefer a baked cobbler, try this Gluten Free Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler recipe!

Ingredient notes:

  • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free 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 ½ teaspoon.
  • Almond flour - I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your mug cake grainy.
  • Non-dairy milk - I used almond milk but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work but I do not recommend canned coconut milk.

If you love cake as much as we do, you should check out all of the gluten free cobbler recipes on this site.

Recipe step by step directions:

cobbler mug cake dry ingredients

Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend.

Add in the wet ingredients and whisk to blend

Step 2: Next, add in the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.

cherries in a mug

Step 3: Pour the cherries into the bottom of the mug. 

cobbler batter over the cherries

Step 4: Pour the cobbler batter over the cherries. Microwave for 90 seconds. Don't be surprised if the cobbler cooks up over the glass a little bit. You may want to put a plate under the mug when I make this cobbler in a mug. 

a bite of cherry cobbler

Step 5: Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you use frozen cherries in this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen cherries. The taste is the same if you use frozen or fresh cherries.

What mug is best for making mug cakes?

Any mug is fine, but make sure it isn't too small. You want the batter to be no higher than ⅓ from the top of the mug

Can this be baked in the oven?

It can be baked in the oven, though most would want to bake something larger. If you want to bake in single-serving portions, bake in ramekins at 350º F for 15-20 minutes

Can you use canned cherries?

You can definitely use canned cherries to make this mug cobbler.

More delicious gluten free summer recipes:

  • Easy Fresh Raspberry Mousse
  • Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits
  • Gluten Free Hatch Chile Apple Pie
  • Easy Gluten Free Fig Cake

Recipe

Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler Mug Cake

Sandi Gaertner
Easy cherry cobbler microwave mug cake recipe.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 6 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 359 kcal

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 egg size large
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave safe mug, add fruit.
  • Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
  • In a bowl, add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and dairy free milk.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour on top of fruit.
  • Microwave (with a plate underneath) for 90 seconds.
  • Cake will be hot so allow to cool.
  • Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or eat alone.

Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure 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.
  2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add ½ teaspoon.
  3. I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your cobbler grainy.
  4. To make this nut-free, omit the almond flour and add an additional 1 tablespoon gluten free flour blend.
  5. Make sure the cherries have no pits! You can use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg
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a gluten free cherry cobbler in a glass mug

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  1. Fiorenza

    June 15, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Brilliant recipe!
    Versatile and comfortable dessert to prepare mostly during the summer season.
    Thank you for sharing!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 17, 2019 at 9:35 am

      Thank you so much Fiorenza 🙂

      Reply
  2. nancy@skinnykitchen.com

    July 01, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Delightfully delicious Sandi!!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      July 01, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Thank you Nancy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shivani Saxena

    June 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Omg!!I want that!So good.

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  4. Christine

    June 30, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Awesome! I always forget that dessert can be gluten free, too. Can't wait to try this.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 30, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thank you Christine 🙂

      Reply
  5. Matt @ Plating Pixels

    June 30, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Cobbler anything is a winner, especially as an easy mug cake. Uh oh, now I have an excuse to enjoy this anytime. Btw hello from a fellow Bay Area food blogger!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 30, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Hi Matt, I saw you were in the Bay Area. I am in the South Bay. We should grab coffee sometime. Are you on the FB Bay Area Food Bloggers list?

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