Description

This Red Velvet Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that can be whipped up in just a few minutes. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any day you crave a decadent treat, this moist and fluffy cake combines classic red velvet flavors with a gooey cream cheese frosting center and melty chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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Wet 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

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Instructions

Prepare the Mug: Lightly grease a microwave-safe 6 oz mug with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the whole milk and white vinegar; let it sit for 1 minute to create homemade buttermilk. Then stir in vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and optional red food coloring until fully blended.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt ensuring even distribution of leavening.
Make the Batter: Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms, making sure there are no lumps.
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a small separate bowl, mix room temperature cream cheese with icing sugar until smooth and creamy for the cake’s filling.
Assemble the Mug Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared mug. Spoon the cream cheese frosting in the center, then sprinkle mini dark chocolate chips over the frosting. Cover with the remaining batter, hiding the filling inside.
Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug cake on high for about 1 minute. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage; the cake should have risen and the top be set but moist.
Cool and Serve: Allow the mug cake to cool for 1-2 minutes before eating to avoid burns and to let the flavors meld together wonderfully.

Notes

This Red Velvet Mug Cake recipe is an easy treat that you can make in a few minutes.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any day when you want a quick indulgence.
You can adjust the red food coloring to control the intensity of the red velvet color.
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to make it easier to blend smoothly with icing sugar.
Do not overcook in the microwave as the cake will become dry; start with 1 minute and add time in 10-second increments if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 6 oz mug
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