Description
This quick and easy 5-Minute Red Velvet Mug Cake is a perfect single-serve dessert for Valentine’s Day! Rich, moist, and made with simple ingredients, this microwave mug cake is the ultimate indulgence when you’re craving something sweet in a hurry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring (or more for a richer color)
- Optional: 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (for added flavor)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mug Cake:
In a microwave-safe mug (roughly 8 oz size), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, and stir until smooth. If you’re using mini chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage. - Microwave the Mug Cake:
Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Start checking at 1 minute and 30 seconds—your cake should be set in the center but still moist. If it looks too wet, continue to microwave in 15-second intervals. - Make the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
While the mug cake is cooling slightly, make the frosting by whisking together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (or milk) in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. - Top the Mug Cake:
Once the cake is fully cooked, let it cool for a few minutes. Then, top it with the cream cheese frosting (if desired) and enjoy immediately! - Serve and Enjoy:
Enjoy your delicious, easy-to-make Valentine’s Day treat right from the mug. Perfect for when you’re craving a quick dessert for one!
Notes
- You can skip the frosting for a lighter treat or add a dusting of powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness.
- For a non-dairy option, you can substitute the milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- If you prefer a denser cake, microwave for slightly less time. If you like a fluffier texture, microwave for a bit longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg