Looking for a quick sweet treat without the hassle of spending hours in the kitchen? Red Velvet Mug Cake can solve this problem very well. This delightful dessert combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the convenience of a microwave mug cake. Red velvet mug cake is easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it is also perfect for a quick treat or a late-night snack.
In just a few minutes, you can enjoy a warm, rich, and velvety cake that’s sure to hit the spot. Think of sinking your spoon into a warm, gooey red velvet mug cake, the rich aroma filling your senses as you take the first bite. The soft, moist texture melts in your mouth, delivering the perfect balance of chocolatey depth and subtle vanilla notes.
Cake: – 2 tbsp sugar 27g – 4 tbsp milk 60g – ½ tbsp white vinegar – 1 ½ tbsp vegetable oil 20g – ½ tsp vanilla – A few drops of gel red food color – 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 32g – ½ tbsp cocoa powder 4g – ⅛ tsp salt – ¼ tsp baking powder Cream cheese frosting: – 1 tbsp heavy cream – 1 tbsp cream cheese room temperature (15g) – 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar to taste
– In a microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 oz), mix milk, vinegar, oil, and vanilla using a whisk or fork. – Add red food color and mix until the color is strong red. – Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar and mix until smooth. Do not overmix. – Microwave the mixture on the default setting for 60-90 seconds. (Cooking time may vary; it usually takes 90 seconds.) – Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. You can put it in the fridge after 5 minutes to cool faster. – While the cake is cooling, mix the cream cheese frosting ingredients with a fork until creamy. – Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cake. – Serve and enjoy your red velvet mug cake!
There are numerous ways to experiment with cream cheese mug cake! Apart from simply adjusting the amount of sugar to suit your taste, you have the freedom to: – You can include chocolate chips in your recipe, whether they are milk, semi-sweet, or white they all taste delicious. – Increase the amount of cocoa powder and skip the red food coloring to enhance the chocolate flavor of this red velvet mug cake.
– To transform this into a vanilla cake, simply omit the cocoa powder. However, you may want to consider adding a bit more vanilla extract for that extra burst of flavor. – Get creative with various toppings like chocolate ganache, Nutella, or buttercream.