Red Velvet Mug Cake

Need an easy, yet delicious treat to make for Valentine’s Day? This recipe for Red Velvet Cake in a Mug is perfect for you and your sweetie! And when I think of Valentine’s Day treats, the first thing that comes to mind is ANYTHING red velvet. If Valentine’s were to have a taste to it, I’m sure it would taste like red velvet. Now how about overview of red velvet cake. let's read all.

Red Velvet experienced an explosion of popularity in the last few years. Besides the namesake cake, Red Velvet is now available in cupcake form along with pancakes, cookies, ice cream, and even lattes! The cake has gained popularity in the 20th century, but its roots stretch further back. Like with many recipes, the Red Velvet Cake’s true origins aren’t completely known. However its history can be traced back over the years thanks to cookbooks, recipes, and advancements in food production. 

Introduction to The American Diet
The Adams Extract company attributes itself to making the “original” Red Velvet cake in the 1920s. Currently you can buy the mix from the company in its vintage packaging. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City also claims it is the birthplace of the Red Velvet cake, with it being a popular menu item in the 1950s. Some argue that the Red Velvet cake started in the south. While there is no one clear answer, we do know that something between the 1920s and the 1950s, Red Velvet became popularized in the United States. 

Cake Ingrediants

4 T self rising flour (all purpose works as well, but you will 

need to add 1/8 tsp baking powder to your cake batter)

4 T sugar

2 T cocoa powder

3 T milk

3 T vegetable oil

1 egg

½ tsp red gel food coloring (or 1 T liquid)



Frosting Ingredients

4 T butter, softened

2 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder milk, vegetable oil,

and egg. Stir in food coloring, and pour into greased mug 

(at least 8 oz capacity). Microwave for 1 1/2 -3 min (cooking

times may vary. I cooked mine at 70% power since I have a 

strong microwave, but cook according to your own) 

For frosting, cream together butter and cream cheese until

smooth. Mix in vanilla extract, then add powdered sugar and

mix. Spread/pipe on top of mug cake.

Red Velvet Cake in a Mug (for two)

Cake Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Red Velvet Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines) - divided

6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

6 tablespoons water, divided

Directions

Evenly split the ingredients into two medium-large sized microwave-safe mugs. That means 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of Red Velvet Cake Mix, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 3 of tablespoons water per mug. Stir until throughly combined and smooth.
Microwave the mug cakes, one at a time, for 2 minutes on high. CAREFUL when handling mugs after microwaving, they will be HOT.

Let cakes cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle some powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy!

 

Red Velvet that had been eaten