Ingredients
For the Cake:
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional):
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon cream cheese (softened)
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1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
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In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
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Stir until smooth and fully combined.
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Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the cake is set.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth.
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Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle glaze on top.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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Do not overcook—the cake should be soft and moist.
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Adjust food coloring for desired shade.
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Cream cheese glaze adds authentic red velvet flavor.
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Let cake rest 1 minute before eating.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Category: Desert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg