Red Velvet Cake In A Mug | No Egg Mug Cake Recipe

Dessert for someone special? Then this red velvet cake in a mug makes a delicious valentine’s day treat instantly perceptible by its bright red color. 

Easy mug dessert to make when valentine’s day is around the corner. It is super moist and fluffy to make and a perfect way to make your loved one smile. 

A favorite recipe for decades afar in its striking red color, you will find a slight chocolate flavor in it. It has a softer velvety texture than most mug cakes, taking a center of attraction made from scratch.

Easy Red Velvet Cake In Microwave:

Things you love about this easy red velvet cake in a mug recipe!

It is super quick to make, in just 5 minutes. On top of that, it is made in small batches like portion control with vibrant red color—a homemade self-treat or making it for someone special in a mug without turning in the oven. It is a perfect treat for valentine’s day. 

Nowadays, not just couples but friends, parents for their kids, or even singles like to celebrate valentine’s night at home or with their friends!

Lovely single-serving mug cake makes a quick fix romantic dessert when you want to spend a cozy valentine’s day at home with your loved ones. 

Not just couples, but friends can make for their friends and family. You can easily double or triple this recipe for family and friends so that they can have their personalized mug cake.

Besides, you can have this red velvet cake in a mug this valentine with your parents because valentine’s day is not only for couples. The day is to show love for your loved ones, that can be your family or friends.

Red velvet mug cake with egg recipe:

This recipe does not contain an egg, but if you want to add egg, do not add one whole egg to the batter, or your mug cake will taste eggy. Add an egg yolk or beat an entire egg, then add 2 tbsp of it to the mug recipe. 

If you are adding an egg to the mixture, make sure to lessen the amount of milk to maintain the batter consistency. 

Vegan red velvet mug cake recipe:

To make a vegan mug cake add non-dairy products to the recipe. Moreover, you can add ingredients that make an egg replacement to the red velvet cake in a mug. 

Make a red velvet lava mug cake!

Simple red velvet cake in a mug is moist and super delicious, but you can also make red velvet lava cake by adding chocolate chunks to the middle of the batter to get a creamy and chocolatey center. 

Healthy microwave red velvet mug cake:

Use gluten-free flour like buckwheat flour, coconut flour, and more to make the batter. You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar, coconut sugar, and other natural sweeteners.

Can I use premix to make this microwave red velvet cake recipe?

Yes, you can use premix to make this fantastic mug cake. So, you can make your own homemade red velvet cake premix, or you can buy a store-bought premix for your mug meal. 

There are simple staple ingredients to make homemade mug cake premix for red velvet cake. Various brands sell them in-store or online if you would like to buy. Add the premix to the mug and add milk or water and oil to make a batter. 

Is red velvet cake a chocolate cake?

No, it is not. Red velvet cake and chocolate cake have cocoa powder as a key ingredient, but the quantity differs. Eggless red velvet mug cake has a minimal amount of cocoa powder, but on the other hand, the chocolate mug cake recipe requires more cocoa powder.

Difference between red velvet and chocolate cake:

The essential factor between red velvet and chocolate cake is that red velvet cake in a mug is denser and more affluent than chocolate cake. 

Impressive red velvet microwave mug cake is red and has a rich chocolate flavor. On the contrary, chocolate cake is made of cocoa or chocolate. 

There is a lot more to the red velvet cake in a cup:  

Red velvet cake is indeed more than just adding food color to it. Traditionally, red velvet cake is a crimson-color cake with cream cheese frosting. 

People usually make it using cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vinegar. Next, a chemical reaction happens between these ingredients, which helps the cake have a deep maroon color amplified by adding extra red food color.

Types of food color that you can use in red velvet cake in a mug:

There are two types of food colors you can use in mug meals:

• Artificial food color – Artificial food color is any dye, pigment, or substance that transmits color when added to the food or drink to make them more attractive. It comes in various forms, such as powder, gel, liquid, and pastes. 

• Natural food colors – Natural food color is a dye, pigments, or substance recounted from vegetables and minerals. They come from numerous origins, like seeds, fruits, vegetables, and more.

Cause to obtain red color for the red velvet cake in a mug recipe:

As the name suggests and the color of the cake is the central part of the recipe as it is eye-catchy, so to obtain that, you can add artificial red food color or natural food color to the microwave mug cake to get that. 

Does adding artificial food color affect health?

Indeed, adding artificial food color to the cake affects health. There is no rightful evidence for it, but it can still cause allergic reactions, depression, and much more in some people. So, overall it is not suitable for health.

Instead of artificial food color, what can you add?

Practice using natural food color instead of artificial food color. For instance, use turmeric powder, saffron flower, butternut squash for yellow, strawberry and raspberry for pink color, brown color from tea, coffee, and cocoa. 

How to make natural red food color for this mug recipe?

Natural red food color is made from beet or tomatoes. Here, I am using beetroot to create this natural color. 

I peeled one small beetroot and then blended it into the blender to make a puree. Then I used the same puree to make the cake. You can also make the puree in several different ways as per your preference.

Adding food color to the microwave red velvet cake in a mug:

Based on your choice, the quantity, and form of adding food color vary. Artificial liquid food color adds extra liquid to the recipe, so people prefer adding synthetic gel red food color to the cake in a cup.

But, I am not into this artificial food color, so I am adding natural food color to make this mug dessert made of beetroot. 

Can I skip adding red food color to the microwave mug dessert?

Affirmatively, you can skip adding food color to the mug cake, and even without food color, the cake tastes flavorsome.

Alteration you can do to your red velvet cake from scratch:

Countless things you can append to your mug meal recipe to give it a distinctive taste. As said, you can make red velvet microwave mug cake with milk, buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, and Greek yogurt. Can use different types of vegetable oil in the recipe. 

Apart from that, you can add regular sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, fruit sugar, and many more. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger can spice up the notch to the classic cake. 

On the other hand, you can pair the cake with fruits like blueberry, strawberry, and others. 

Substitute of buttermilk:

Take 1 tbsp of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice and milk. Combine it and add it to the mug cake recipe. It will do the trick. 

Kind of vinegar to use in this microwave cup recipe:

Only use white distilled vinegar for this recipe as it is flavorless. Stay away from apple cider, wine vinegar, or other types for this particular mug treat.

Required list of items for making this red velvet cake in a mug recipe:

General items to take care of in the making process of this tasty mug recipe:

• Microwave-safe Mug

• Brush

• Butter/Oil/Ghee

• Measuring Cups & Spoons

• All-purpose Flour

• Powdered Sugar

• Cocoa Powder

• Baking Powder

• Salt

• Fork

• Milk

• Vegetable Oil

• Beetroot Puree

• Vanilla Essence

• Chocolate Shavings/Chocolate Chips

• Microwave

• Heart Shape Paper or Foam Sheet

• Strainer

• Icing Sugar

How to make eggless red velvet mug cake:

Follow simple steps to make a memorable valentine’s day mug dessert:

• Have a microwave-safe mug and brush it with butter, oil, or ghee. 

• Add all dry ingredients to the cup and give it a quick mix. 

• Then, add all wet ingredients to it and whisk a lump-free batter. 

• Once the batter is ready, add chocolate shavings to the mug and stir it.

• Microwave it for about 90 seconds. Place a heart-shaped paper on the cake and dust some icing sugar on top of it. Your fabulous valentine dessert red velvet mug cake no egg is ready to munch.

Delicious single-serving mug treats:

• Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

• Microwave Mug Brownie

• Choco Lava Cake

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Keynotes to keep in mind while making red velvet cake for one in the microwave:

• Microwave timing may vary based on the microwave voltage.

• Do not overcook your mug cake.

• Do not over mix the batter.

• It is your choice to use natural or artificial red food color.

• Serve it with your favorite toppings and sides.

• Do not overfill your cup.

• Use less milk as we are using beetroot puree.

• Instead of regular flour, you can use self-rising flour or gluten-free flour.

• Let your mug cake cool down a bit, and then consume it.

• Substitute regular powdered sugar with coconut sugar, brown sugar, or others. 

• Add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or chocolate chunks. 

• You can mix the batter in a bowl first and then transfer it to the mug. 

• To check if your mug dessert is ready or not, insert a toothpick in the center. 

• If using vinegar while making the batter, do not cook your cake for longer. 

• Make the batter smooth and lump-free.

• Use milk, buttermilk, vinegar, sour cream, and greek yogurt to make the batter. 

Tips for serving the eggless red velvet mug cake:

Traditionally, red velvet cake is presented with cream cheese frosting with cake crumbles. But these days, you can serve it with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or chocolate shavings.

Even you can serve it with sweetened Greek yogurt. Just mix the greek yogurt with sugar and top it on the cake. More, you can dust some icing sugar on top. 

Fruits are also a great way to add to the red velvet cake and a superb idea to make your kids eat fruits. Mainly, this red velvet mug dessert is best for a special occasion like valentine’s day or a party, but still, you can make it at your time as dessert, breakfast, tea-time snack, or late-night munchings.

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