Description
Indulge in a delightful single-serving red velvet mug cake that is quick to make in the microwave. This decadent dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
- Red food coloring
For the icing:
- 1 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine all dry and wet ingredients (excluding food coloring). Mix until smooth.
- Add Color: Stir in red food coloring until desired red hue is achieved.
- Fill Mug: Grease a mug and pour in the batter.
- Microwave: Cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes until cooked to your preference.
- Prepare Icing: Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Ice the Cake: Spread the icing on the mug cake before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red food coloring based on how deep you want the red color to be.
- Ensure the mug is well greased to easily remove the cake after microwaving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
