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.
A rich red velvet mug cake with a cream cheese topping that comes together in the microwave in under 5 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
dry
wet
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
Combine flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large microwave-safe mug and stir until blended.
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and red food coloring to the mug and stir until a smooth, uniformly red batter forms.
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.
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.
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