Quick Red Velvet Mug Cake
This quick red velvet mug cake is ready in under 15 minutes using just a microwave and a handful of pantry staples. It delivers the classic red velvet flavor with a fluffy texture and creamy topping in one single serving.
A single-serving red velvet mug cake ready in under 5 minutes of cook time.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
batter
topping
Instructions
Mix Batter
In a microwave-safe mug whisk together flour sugar cocoa powder red food coloring milk and a pinch of salt until no lumps remain. Stir in 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
Microwave
Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Check the center and if still very wet microwave in additional 15-second bursts until just set but still slightly moist on top.
Add Topping
Allow mug cake to cool for 1 minute then top with softened cream cheese mixed with 1 teaspoon powdered sugar before serving.
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