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Red Velvet Mug Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Mug Cake

Shaziya
Indulge in a decadent Red Velvet Mug Cake that’s ready in just six minutes—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a flash. This single-serving treat boasts a rich, velvety texture with a hint of cocoa, balanced by a creamy, tangy frosting that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk substitute sour cream or yogurt if not available
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the wet ingredients together into an oversized mug using a fork until batter is smooth.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined
  • Cook in microwave for 50 seconds. (every microwave is different so cooking may vary)
  • Be careful not to overcook as batter will become dense and rubbery.
  • Let cake cool slightly before piping on cream cheese frosting.
Keyword cocoa powder, microwave recipe, mug cake, quick dessert, red velvet
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