Red Velvet Mug Cake
- 5m Prep Time
- 2m 0sCook Time
- 10m Ready In
A quick red velvet mug cake with a gooey cream cheese frosting center. Ready in 10 minutes in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- kosher salt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tbsp cream cheese at room temperature
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 193 mg
- Iron: 1.9 mg
- Magnesium: 27.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 165 mg
- Potassium: 208 mg
- Zinc: 0.75 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- kosher salt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
Prepare
- Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, at room temperature
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a 12-ounce mug, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Step 2.
Stir in the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.
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Step 3.
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar and cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain.
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Step 4.
Drop the cream cheese mixture into the center of the mug batter, then gently push it down until it is completely covered by the batter.
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Step 5.
Microwave on High until the cake is just cooked through, about 1½ minutes. The top should look set and a toothpick inserted near the edge (avoiding the center filling) should come out clean.