ONE CARB RED VELVET CAKE! How to Make 1 Min Keto Red Velvet Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs, but requires adjustments in liquid.

erythritol

🥗Healthier: monk fruit sweetener

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Monk fruit sweetener is low-carb and natural.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and rich.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a microwave-safe mug.

Add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to the melted butter.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or a bit more if using flavor) to the mug and mix together.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the mug.

Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to the mug.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of monk fruit sweetener to the mug and mix well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of red food coloring to the mug and mix until well incorporated, ensuring no clumps remain.

Microwave the mug for 1 minute.

Let the mug cake cool while preparing the frosting.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of powdered sweetener.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of heavy cream to the frosting mixture and mix until fluffy, using a fork for about 30-45 seconds.

Taste the frosting and add more sweetener if desired, adjusting to personal preference.

Add a pinch of salt to the frosting mixture.

Cut the cooled mug cake in half and layer some frosting in between the halves and on top.

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