Red Velvet Mug Cake

A single-serve quick and easy dessert that doesn't require an oven or stove! This Red Velvet Mug Cake is perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Even your kids can make this!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake, dessert, easy dessert, mug cake

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 3

Servings: (12-ounce) mug cake

Calories: 598kcal

Author: Alicia Countryman

Equipment

1 Medium mixing bowl
1 Whisk
1 Large mixing bowl
1 (12-ounce) mug microwave-safe

Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons buttermilk
½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring optional

Instructions

In a small or medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring until combined.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until the batter is smooth and thick. Carefully spoon the batter into a microwave-safe, 12-ounce mug. It will fill about ⅓ of the cup.
Microwave the cake at high power for 1-2 minutes (depending on the microwave wattage) or until the cake has risen to the top of the mug and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Let the cake rest for five minutes, then top with cream cheese frosting, if desired, and enjoy warm.

Notes

This is best served fresh and warm. Cooler mug cakes are drier and stiffer.
Double or triple the recipe and divide it between mugs to serve multiple people.
For smaller mugs (6 or 8 ounces) cut the recipe in half. Otherwise, it will overflow out of the mug.
This cake can be enjoyed on its own or topped with white chocolate chips, cream cheese frosting, or ice cream. I used store-bought cream cheese frosting, or you can make your own.
Because there are no eggs to serve as a binder, mug cakes are more crumbly than regular cakes.
I used a 700-watt microwave, and the cake was done after 2 minutes. A higher-wattage microwave may only take 1 minute to cook, so make sure to check which microwave you have.