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Red Velvet Mug Cake
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Red Velvet Mug Cake

This vibrant red velvet mug cake delivers the classic tangy chocolatey flavor with its iconic deep red color, all made quickly in the microwave. Topped with a simple cream cheese drizzle, it feels indulgent but takes almost no time to make.

4.5
6 min
🍴1 servings
🔥370 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A rich red velvet mug cake with a cream cheese topping that comes together in the microwave in under 5 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

370Calories
6gProtein
50gCarbs
16gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

1servings

dry

wet

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Instructions

1

Mix Dry Ingredients

Combine flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large microwave-safe mug and stir until blended.

2

Add Wet Ingredients

Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and red food coloring to the mug and stir until a smooth, uniformly red batter forms.

3

Microwave the Cake

Microwave on high for 75 to 90 seconds until the cake rises and is just set on the surface with no wet batter visible.

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4

Top with Cream Cheese Drizzle

Whisk a tablespoon of softened cream cheese with a teaspoon of powdered sugar and drizzle over the warm cake before serving.

Substitutions

buttermilkregular milk mixed with half a teaspoon of white vinegar and let sit for one minute
red food coloringbeet powder for a natural red color alternative

Common mistakes

Using too little cocoa powder mutes the classic subtle chocolate flavor that defines red velvet
Adding too much red food coloring can make the cake taste slightly bitter so measure carefully
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