Red Velvet Mug Cake. On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love, and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. (Culinary.net)
It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake.
It’s a perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s easily cooked before your eyes in the microwave. That’s right, the microwave.
This mug cake is a simple way to make something delicious and keep the portions small. Whether you have a small party, just you and your loved one, or just simply want something easy and small, this quick treat is designed just for you.
Start by mixing all the dry ingredients into a large mug, including flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Then add milk, melted butter, vanilla, and red food coloring. Use a spoon and stir the ingredients together until blended.
Mix powdered sugar and cream cheese then drop the mixture into the cake batter and mix once more. Microwave the mug for up to 3 minutes until your cake is baked.
Valentine’s Day means sharing with someone how much you care, and it’s difficult to find a better way than to share something sweet.
This dessert has Valentine’s Day written all over it, however, it can be enjoyed anytime throughout the year and is perfect for a late-night snack if you’re craving something sugary-sweet.
Find more recipes and dessert ideas for every celebration at Culinary.net.
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Servings: 1
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 30 drops red food coloring
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- In 12-ounce mug, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add milk, butter, vanilla and food coloring; mix until blended.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
- Drop cream cheese mixture into cake batter. Press into batter until covered.
- Microwave up to 3 minutes until cake is done.
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Busy Season Solutions for Quick meals
Busy Season Solutions for Quick meals and snacks. For those who are always on the go, it can be difficult to find time to whip up meals and snacks that are both nutritious and tasty. However, with some simple changes – and time-saving recipes – you can create delicious dishes and meals that will keep you feeling energized to fuel your busy lifestyle. (Family Features)
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Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp
Recipe courtesy of AtkinsPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServings: 4
5 cups frozen cauliflower rice
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons minced or pressed garlic
2 teaspoons ginger paste
6 cups pre-cut coleslaw (cabbage and carrots)
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, root, and tips trimmed
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice blend
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin rice cooking wine
1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp, thawed
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
In a microwave, steam cauliflower according to package instructions.
While cauliflower is cooking, warm large, nonstick skillet with lid over medium heat. Add oils, swirl to coat pan and, when shimmering, add garlic and ginger. Sauté until sizzling and fragrant, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.
Add coleslaw, bell pepper, and scallions; continue sautéing, stirring frequently, until cabbage just begins to wilt, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle on five-spice blend and stir to incorporate. Add soy sauce and mirin rice cooking wine to the pan and stir to evenly coat the cabbage. Add shrimp to skillet; toss to evenly distribute. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and allow shrimp to warm for about 3 minutes.
Measure about 1 cup cooked cauliflower rice into the bottom of four bowls. Top evenly with shrimp and cabbage mixture, about 1 cup vegetables, and 9-11 large shrimp per serving, drizzling with pan sauce evenly. Sprinkle each bowl with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and serve while hot.
Notes: To help meals come together quickly, use frozen cauliflower rice, pre-grated ginger paste, pre-minced jarred garlic, and bagged coleslaw mix. Green onions and bell pepper can also be pre-sliced.
Parmesan Crisps
Recipe courtesy of AtkinsPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: 8 minutesServings: 6
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
Heat oven to 325° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a large cup or mug to draw six roughly 4-inch circles on parchment paper. Fill each circle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, smoothing shreds out and creating a slightly thicker outer edge. Sprinkle each with a pinch of Italian seasoning and bake for 7 1/2 minutes, or until outer edges and bottoms are golden but not burned.
Remove from oven and let cool at least 1 minute before eating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Recipe courtesy of AtkinsServings: 4
3 avocados
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons Erythritol (low-carb sweetener)
3 teaspoons stevia-based sugar substitute
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Mash avocado and place in a blender with coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips for 20 seconds, stir well and heat in 10-second intervals until melted, stirring in-between. Once melted, add to the avocado mixture and continue to blend while scraping down sides of the bowl.
Add cocoa powder, sweetener, sugar substitute, vanilla, and salt. Blend and scrape the downsides of the bowl until all ingredients are well combined and the mousse is smooth and creamy. Add additional sugar substitute 1/4 teaspoon at a time if the sweeter mousse is desired.
Note: All ingredients should be at room temperature to make blending smooth and easy.
Yogurt Parfait
Prep time: 5 minutesServings: 1
13 pieces Atkins Honey Almond Vanilla Crunch Bites
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup plain, unsweetened whole milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch sugar substitute
Roughly chop crunch bites.
In a small glass, layer blueberries, crunch bites, and yogurt. Swirl almond butter on top and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar substitute.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images (Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp, Parmesan Crisps and Avocado Chocolate Mousse)
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