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Healthy red velvet cupcake mug cake with spoon inside

Single Serving red velvet cupcake

Wholesome Lee
The most delicious red velvet cupcake made in a mug! This single serving dessert is a low calorie, healthier alternative to traditional varieties! It is a delicious healthy dessert that is light & fluffy, with a protein cream cheese frosting
4.50 from 2 votes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 frosted mug cake
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp oat flour Use GF if desired
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp chocolate nut butter of choice
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice I used almond
  • 1 egg white Can subs with a chia egg if vegan
  • 1 tbsp beetroot juice or a few drops natural food colouring (optional)

For the vanilla protein frosting:

  • 2 tbsp smooth low fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sweetener of choice you can subs this with a couple of drops of stevia if you prefer
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Microwavable mug cake

  • Grease a microwave safe bowl or mug of choice with some oil spray
  • Add all ingredients above and mix well.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, in 30 second intervals to prevent the mug cake from rising over.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients for the frosting and scoop on-top of the mug cake.

Oven mug cake

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease an oven proof bowl or mug of choice with some oil spray
  • Add all ingredients above and mix well.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until mug cake is done!
  • In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients for the frosting and scoop on-top of the mug cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 32.4gProtein: 9.3gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 3.4mgSodium: 233.3mgPotassium: 254.1mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 5gCalcium: 116mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthymugcake, mugcake, redvelvet, singleservingdessert
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