Description
This Red Velvet Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that combines the classic flavors of red velvet with a moist, fluffy texture. Perfect for a comforting treat in just minutes, it features a rich chocolatey taste with a hint of vanilla and a luscious cream cheese frosting topper.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon red food color gel
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the whole milk and white vinegar; stir and let it sit for a minute to create a buttermilk substitute. Then add vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and if using, the red food color gel. Mix until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure no lumps and even distribution of raising agents and cocoa.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in the mug. Stir thoroughly until a smooth batter forms without streaks of flour.
- Microwave to Cook: Microwave the mug cake on high power for about 60 seconds. The cake should rise and set but still be moist. Avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake cooks, combine the room temperature cream cheese and icing sugar in a small bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add Toppings: After microwaving, allow the cake to cool slightly for about a minute. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top and sprinkle with mini dark chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm, single-serving red velvet mug cake immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- This Red Velvet Mug Cake recipe is an easy treat that you can make in a few minutes.
- It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or simply any day when you crave a quick dessert.
- If you prefer a more intense red color, increase the food coloring slightly but be careful not to add too much.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free cream cheese.
- Be cautious not to overcook the mug cake as it can become dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake (6oz)
- Calories: 639
- Sugar: 39.2 g
- Sodium: 373.7 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 26.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70.6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8.4 g
- Cholesterol: 17.6 mg
