Name: Single-Serve Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp buttermilk (or 1 tbsp milk + ½ tsp lemon juice); 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola); Dash of vanilla extract; 4 tbsp granulated sugar; ½ large egg (or 1 small egg, whisked); ⅓ tsp white vinegar; ¼ tsp red food dye (adjust for vibrancy); ½ tsp cocoa powder; ¼ cup + 3 tbsp self-rising flour; Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Description

A nostalgic, perfectly portioned red velvet cake for one—moist, tangy, and topped with cream cheese frosting. No leftovers!

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp milk1 tbsp buttermilk1 tbsp oilDash of vanilla4 tbsp granulated sugar1 small egg or 1/2 large egg (whisked)1/3 tsp distilled white vinegar1/4 tsp red food dye (preferably a natural one) or to liking1/2 tsp cocoa powder1/4 cup & 3 tbsp self rising flourCream cheese icing to liking

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.2. To a small baking dish (I used a staub 5.5 by 4.5 but Amazon has dishes with similar dimensions), add the egg, buttermilk, milk, oil, sugar, vinegar, & vanilla. Mix until well combined.3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, & red food dye. Mix until well combined. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until you insert a toothpick & soft crumbs come out.4. Let the cake cool & top with cream cheese icing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven Baked

Keywords: Red Velvet Cake