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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

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Quick and easy red velvet hot chocolate is a fun spin on hot cocoa. You only need four ingredients to make it and it tastes like red velvet turned into a cozy mug of hot chocolate.

photo of a mug of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

I hadn’t intended to make so many Valentine’s Day-themed desserts but I’ve been on a serious red velvet cake kick lately. So, the other day, I decided to turn it into a drink.

Red velvet hot chocolate! It has the flavors of the classic cake combined with hot cocoa. I love the flavor and red color – it’s perfect for the cold weather and upcoming holiday.

This is an easy recipe to make and makes one mug of hot chocolate, but you can double it if you want more.

Ingredients

  • Red velvet cake mix
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Hot water

overhead photo of a mug of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Instructions

Whisk the cake mix, cocoa powder, and sugar in an oversized mug. Set this mixture aside.

In a small pot or saucepan, bring the water to a boil. You can also heat the water in the microwave.

Pour the boiling water over the ingredients in the mug. Stir until all of the ingredients are dissolved and then serve.

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Toppings

I topped it with some pink heart-shaped marshmallows I found at the grocery store. The marshmallows are actually strawberry flavored but they taste pretty good with the hot chocolate. You can also use regular ones or mini marshmallows.

Or, add a spoonful of whipped cream on top. You can decorate it with festive sprinkles, grated chocolate, or mini white chocolate chips to dress it up.

photo of Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with marshmallows

I really enjoyed this red velvet hot cocoa recipe. It’s so easy, I can see myself making a mug when the weather gets chilly – it’s the perfect treat to warm you up.

More Cold-Weather Treats

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Red velvet hot chocolate! The perfect way to keep warm on Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp red velvet cake mix
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tsp sugar to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water

Instructions

  • Boil/heat water. In a large oversized mug, add the cake mix, cocoa powder and sugar. Pour in the boiling water and stir with spoon until cake mix and cocoa powder are completely dissolved. Top with marshmallows and drink up.

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

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4 comments on “Red Velvet Hot Chocolate”

  1. This recipe looks tasty, and I can’t stop thinking about your table! It’s such a unique material, very pretty.

    • The table is made of reclaimed wood. It took me a while to find the wood I was looking for, but I finally found it and it was a DIY project. =)

  2. You can never go wrong with red velvet anything 🙂