Red Velvet Mug Cake

Name: Red Velvet Mug Cake
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt; 1/3 c. 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

Delicious cake doesn't have to take all day

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Dec 8, 2020

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Total Time:

10 mins

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This boldly colored beauty may look boring on the outside, but there’s gooey cream cheese frosting hidden in the center.

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Ingredients

6 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
1 tsp.
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp.
baking powder
1/8 tsp.
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

Directions

1. Step 1In a 12-ounce mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, vanilla, and food coloring. In a small bowl, mix together confectioners’ sugar and cream cheese until smooth, then drop into mug and push down until covered by batter. Microwave on High until just cooked through, about 90 seconds.

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