Description
This Red Velvet Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in just minutes. Moist and rich with a classic red velvet flavor, this mug cake includes a luscious cream cheese frosting swirl and mini dark chocolate chips for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
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Liquid 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
Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Frosting and Toppings
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the whole milk and white vinegar. Let it sit for a minute to curdle and create a buttermilk substitute. Then, add the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and red food coloring gel if using. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Add dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Microwave the cake: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for about 1 minute. The cake should rise and be set but still moist. Microwave times might vary slightly depending on your appliance.
- Prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese with the icing sugar until smooth and creamy. This will be used as a topping for the mug cake.
- Assemble and serve: Once the cake has finished microwaving, allow it to cool for about 1 minute. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top and sprinkle the mini dark chocolate chips on it for added texture and flavor. Enjoy your warm, delicious red velvet mug cake straight from the mug.
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 any day when you want a quick dessert.
- Be careful not to overcook in the microwave to avoid a dry cake.
- You can omit the food coloring if you want a more natural look but it will lose the classic red velvet appearance.
- The cream cheese frosting can be made ahead and stored in the fridge if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake (6 oz)
- 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
