Microwave Red Velvet Mug Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing / Microwave Cake Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nutty flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is less processed.

In a microwave-safe mug, combine the egg, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.

Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined.

Pour in the buttermilk and red food coloring, then mix until smooth.

Microwave on high for 70 seconds (adjust time based on your microwave's wattage). Check doneness with a toothpick.

For the icing, mix softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on top of the cake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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