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Red Velvet Mug Cake

Red Velvet Mug Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk (or 3 tbsp milk + 1/2 tsp white vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Additional 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and food coloring; stir until smooth, scraping the bottom.
  3. Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then check and add 15-second bursts until the top is set but slightly shiny (about 90 seconds total). Let rest 1 minute.
  4. Stir together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the extra vanilla; dollop onto the warm cake.

Notes

The cream cheese frosting is optional but adds that classic tang. If you skip it, a quick powdered sugar glaze (2 tbsp powdered sugar plus a few drops of milk) works nicely on the warm cake. This cake is best eaten right away while it’s still warm.