Microwave Red Velvet Mug Cake Eggless Recipe
This eggless red velvet mug cake is ready in just a few minutes and has that classic combination of deep red color, subtle cocoa flavor, and a moist, tender crumb. Made in a mug with just a handful of simple ingredients and topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar. The perfect quick treat for Valentine’s Day or any day you want something special without effort. Also try my Red Velvet Cupcakes in Microwave, Vegan Red Velvet Mug Cake, or Chocolate Mug Cake.
Microwave Red Velvet Mug Cake Eggless Recipe / Valentine’s Day Dessert
This eggless red velvet mug cake uses a little cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips in a milk-and-oil batter. It microwaves in 45 seconds at 1200 W and can be finished with a dusting of icing sugar.Dietary note: Contains dairy. This recipe is not vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp (23 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) milk, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) Red food coloring (gel) Super Red (AmeriColor)
- 3 tbsp (25 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp (35 g) Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar / Icing Sugar (toppings)
Instructions
- Mix the oil, room-temperature milk and sugar in a microwave-safe mug. Whisk in the red food-colouring gel.
- Add the flour, cocoa and baking powder and mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Microwave at 1200 W for 45 seconds, adjusting as needed for your microwave.
- Let cool enough to eat, then dust with icing sugar if desired.
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Notes
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