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10 minute red velvet cakelets !

Microwave red velvet mug cakes for two !
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup milk , at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 egg , at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp red food colouring
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl , mix together the milk and vinegar. Keep aside.
  • In another bowl , mix together the egg, oil , vanilla and food colouring.
  • In a small bowl , mix together with a fork the flour , cocoa, sugar , salt and baking powder.
  • Add both liquid mixtures to the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Divide into the two mugs or microwaveable bowls. Make sure the mugs / bowls are only half full . 
  • Microwave , one at a time , at full power for 1 1/2 minutes for mug , 1 minute for a bowl. The cakes are done when they spring to the touch. If not done , Microwave again for 10 second intervals checking each time. Let cool for about three minutes.
  • If you are decorating with icing sugar , as they are cooling , prepare your stencil. Cut a piece of parchment or wax paper the size of your mug / bowl . Draw a heart shape in the centre and cut it out .Place the stencil over cake and sprinkle icing sugar over the cakelets.

Notes

  • These are best saved warm . You can make them earlier and microwave again to rewarm but they will be slightly drier (only slightly).
  • After 20 minutes or so , the cakes taste drier (still soft) .
  • Use mugs or bowls of about 1 cup or 240 ml capacity .
  • Tap the mugs once filled to avoid wonky cakes.
  • Sift or sieve your cocoa powder if they have lumps.
  • For other colours , use 8 tbsp flour , omit the cocoa powder and use colour of choice.