So this was supposed to the week I was moving. Due to issues outside of our control that isn’t happening 🙁 But I already had great guest posters lined up, so I am going with it! This will give me much needed time to pack and get ready for the move.
Today I want to introduce you to Steph host of Steph’s Bite by Bite. She is always coming up with amazing recipes. She is a runner, and is currently training for a marathon. Totally jealous of the marathon part! So after you check out this quick and easy coffee cake, go tell Steph I said Hi!
Hi guys! I’m Steph from Steph’s Bite by Bite and I can’t tell you guys how excited I am to be guest posting today for Erin! I’ve been reading her blog for a long time now and am such a huge fan!
Sometimes I find that I’m hit with a huge craving for cake…it usually happens when I wake up (is that weird?). Unfortunately I can’t bake a cake at 5 AM, yes, that’s what time I wake up. So I had to find another way to get my fix!
Ever realize that cakes can be made in the microwave within minutes. I’m not lying to you!
And the best part is that it’s an individual serving, so there’s no, N-O, NOOOO sharing. I have a huge issue with sharing cake. I always think that some one is gonna get the bigger, better piece with all the frosting.
With this personal coffee cake I don’t have to worry about that. Hot, warm, gooey blueberries bursting at the seams, crumble topping, say hell-o to a perfect way to start your day!
All I have to worry about is the fact that these are so darn easy to make, that I have to fight myself to not make three in a row.
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspon sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 3 drops of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 heaping teaspoon of flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- In a coffee mug or cup soften 1/2 tablespoon of butter in microwave for 5 seconds. Then stir in the sugar and brown rice syrup, mixing well. Add in the applesauce, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, stirring until just combined. Add in the blueberries and gently mix in to the batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine all streusel ingredients with your finger, working the butter in to a sandy like texture (I left a few clumps to have some streusel chunks). Pour topping over the cake batter.
- Cook cake in the microwave for 75 seconds. You don’t want to over cook the cake, but you want the top to be just set. Get your spoon ready and go to town!
Adapted from Heather Likes Food
Erin S
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
June 25, 2012 at 8:33 amNice to meet you, Steph! I love blueberries and coffee cake, so these look amazing and I love that there’s no sharing allowed ;).
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
June 25, 2012 at 8:41 amWOW! Love this recipe! We’ll be making it very soon!
And I love Steph! She’s one of my favorite bloggers! Great guest post!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
June 25, 2012 at 8:45 amGreat guest post! And you should know that now I’ll be making this every morning for breakfast! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
June 25, 2012 at 10:03 amThese mug cakes are the best. I think this is the topper though. Blueberry coffee cake is a new one to me and it looks amazing! Breakfast and dessert are always a good thing.
Ramona says
June 25, 2012 at 1:19 pmLove a good coffee mug cake!! This looks fresh and delicious. Well done ladies.
Erin- I’m sorry to hear that you won’t be able to move this week. 🙁 Hope all is safe where you live.
Janet@FCTC says
June 25, 2012 at 2:12 pmI’m sorry about the house situation, Erin 🙁 That stinks
Steph, I’m NOT sorry you were guesting posting however because I want this now 😀
OliePants says
June 25, 2012 at 2:31 pmGreat post and I too have cake cravings more often than I’d like to admit!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
June 25, 2012 at 4:24 pmYum!! Great cake, love that it’s portion control!! Sounds delish!
Happy When Not Hungry says
June 25, 2012 at 5:34 pmI love this! It looks delicious. I’m def going to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
June 25, 2012 at 9:50 pmHi Steph! Nice to meet you. 🙂 I can’t believe we can make coffee cake, no, not just regular coffee cake, my favorite blueberry coffee cake can be made IN A MUG?! Awesome…. Some people are really talented to create a recipe like this for a non baker like myself! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Erin, so sorry to hear about not being able to move… hopefully you will be settled into your new home soon.
Alyssa says
June 25, 2012 at 10:32 pmGreat recipe! I’m usually up at 5 am with my kids, and it’s them craving the cake 🙂 Pretty photos too!
Suzanne says
June 26, 2012 at 10:29 amperfect for 1 person that is what I need to do when I’m having a craving 🙂 but I think the rest of the family would be mad!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
June 26, 2012 at 10:29 amVery beautiful cake Steph…I like it because it’s simple yet beautiful and tasty!
Priscilla | ShesCookin says
June 26, 2012 at 1:11 pmCake in a cup – love it 🙂 I’ll have to pass this on to my college girl! Sorry to hear you’re having issues with your move, Erin – hope it happens soon for you.
amy @ fearless homemaker says
June 26, 2012 at 5:16 pmSorry to hear that you’re moving plans aren’t going as planned, Erin. Hopefully that changes soon!
Great guest post – i love little one-serving mug cakes + this one looks fab!
The Squishy Monster says
June 26, 2012 at 7:30 pmI’m going blueberry picking soon and now I know what I’ll be doing with ’em! =D
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
June 26, 2012 at 8:14 pmI love all of Steph’s recipes! This cake looks so great and even better it can be made so quickly!
Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says
June 26, 2012 at 9:04 pmseems like everyone is making cake in a mug but me. Great post Steph and Erin!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
June 26, 2012 at 9:40 pmI need to start baking in a mug! It seems so simple, rustic, quick, and painless…but delicious! There must be a reason people are doing it!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
June 26, 2012 at 9:43 pmNice to meet you Steph! What a wonderful treat and simple too. It intrigues me to cook in a mug – must try soon!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
June 26, 2012 at 11:26 pmSo fun to see you here Steph!! And I am totally with you on the necessity of cakes I do not have to share 🙂
Rowena @ Apron and Sneakers says
June 27, 2012 at 3:34 pmWhat a great idea for a cake! I love this one!
Sam says
June 29, 2012 at 12:53 pmI am obsessing over blueberries right now and this looks delicious!! Perfect for just two people and I won’t be tempted to eat an entire cake 😉
Magic of Spice says
July 7, 2012 at 7:37 pmHi Steph, nice to meet you 🙂 This cake is just delightful and so fun!