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Red Velvet Mug Cake

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, red velvet cakes have been everywhere.

This past weekend, I participated in a red velvet cupcake tasting organized by Mary of This Tasty Life, trying out red velvet cakes from all over San Diego. It was quite fun, but it also made me realize that my red velvet mug cake needs work.

Inspired by the tasting, I went back in the kitchen, making several test batches. I finally created one I’m pretty satisfied with. It smelled really great after it finished cooking. I couldn’t find my proper piping tips, so excuse the messy frosting job.
photo of a spoonful of cake
I’m still looking for a perfect regular red velvet cupcake recipe, so if anyone has a favorite one to share, please let me know!
overhead photo of Red Velvet Mug Cake

Red Velvet Mug Cake

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 11 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
This single-serving red velvet cake takes just minutes to make!
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp fat free milk
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/8 tsp distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red food coloring

cream cheese frosting (serves 2)

  • 1 oz cream cheese
  • 1 oz butter
  • 4-6 tbsp powdered sugar depending on how sweet you like your frosting

Instructions

  • Combine all mug cake ingredients into an oversized microwave-safe mug. Mix with a small whisk until batter is smooth. Cook cake in microwave for about 1 minute.
  • Let cake cool and fully develop flavors before eating, about 30 minutes. While waiting, make the cream cheese frosting by combing all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mixing on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy.

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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17 comments on “Red Velvet Mug Cake”

  1. I would like to see nutritional info it’s fine with what you have calculated, appreciate the number as a quick reference.

    • We don’t have that info but you can easily calculate the nutrition info with free online calculators.

  2. this recipie looks great! cannot wait to try it

  3. Hi, Omg Kirbie, when I read this recipe I was like “Wow, this is a fantastic mug cake, I have to try it now” and I ran to the kitchen and started to make it. When I tried to open the cream cheese package, I cut myself with the lid, and then my finger got all covered with blood… I laughed and thought “well, this is kinda good, now I don’t need to use red food coloring” hahaha and damn, it hurts.

  4. Is very delicious ??

  5. Hey! Looks very delicious. Moreover, it’s not too difficult to make so I will try soon. Thanks for your sharing!

  6. Omg Kirbie, when I read this recipe I was like “Wow, this is a fantastic mug cake, I have to try it now” and I ran to the kitchen and started to make it. When I tried to open the cream cheese package, I cut myself with the lid, and then my finger got all covered with blood… I laughed and thought “well, this is kinda good, now I don’t need to use red food coloring” hahaha and damn, it hurts.

  7. I have been making red velvet mug cakes by modifying a base mug cake recipe. I’m so glad I now have a recipe for one from the expert!

  8. I looked up one of my old posts I did for Halloween and I used Brown Eyed Baker’s recipe from here: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/2010/11/08/red-velvet-cupcakes-cream-cheese-frosting/ – I’m sure I’ve used something else, so if I find another I’ll let you know!

  9. Funny, I have never posted about my own red velvet cupcakes but I can’t remember where my recipe is from, haha. Jake already told me to NOT make him any cupcakes so I guess I won’t be posting about that soon but if I find my recipe I’ll send it to you! I love the little red sprinkles you used on your mug cake – and that you decorated a one serving mug cake haha. 🙂

    • yes, please send me your recipe! I held back from throwing little heart sprinkles on there. hehee. I didn’t want it too overwhelmingly Valentine’s Day themed.