🎂 5-Minute Velvet Cake – Soft, Fluffy & Amazingly Easy
Craving something sweet but short on time? This **5-Minute Velvet Cake** is your new go-to dessert! It’s **light, moist, and velvety smooth** — and yes, you can make it in just **5 minutes** using a microwave or mug cake method. No oven needed, no long prep time — just pure cake perfection in minutes.
Whether you’re in a hurry or want a last-minute treat for guests, this **quick red velvet-style cake** delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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✅ Ingredients
For the Cake (Single Serving or Mug Cake):
* 4 tablespoons **all-purpose flour**
* 2 tablespoons **granulated sugar**
* 1 tablespoon **unsweetened cocoa powder**
* ½ teaspoon **baking powder**
* A pinch of **salt**
* 3 tablespoons **milk**
* 1 tablespoon **vegetable oil** or **melted butter**
* ½ teaspoon **vanilla extract**
* ¼ teaspoon **white vinegar** (optional – gives that true velvet texture)
* A few drops of **red food coloring** (for red velvet look, optional)
### For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
* 1 tablespoon **cream cheese**, softened
* 1 tablespoon **butter**, softened
* 2 tablespoons **powdered sugar**
* ¼ teaspoon **vanilla extract**
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🍰 Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, whisk together **flour**, **sugar**, **cocoa powder**, **baking powder**, and a **pinch of salt** until evenly combined.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
Add **milk**, **oil**, **vanilla extract**, **vinegar**, and **food coloring**. Stir well until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
Step 3: Microwave the Cake
Microwave on **high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes** (depending on your microwave wattage).
The cake should rise and be firm to the touch but not dry.
Step 4: Make the Frosting
While the cake cools slightly, beat together **cream cheese**, **butter**, **powdered sugar**, and **vanilla** until creamy and smooth.
Step 5: Frost & Enjoy!