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Single Serve Red Velvet Cake

A delightful small-batch red velvet cake that captures warmth and sweetness, perfect for indulging on your own without any leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2-4 drops red food coloring to your color preference
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk see note for substitute
For the Frosting
  • 1 ounce cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a large ramekin with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oil and sugar with a fork until combined.
  3. Add in the egg white, vanilla, white vinegar, and a few drops of red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Then add the buttermilk and mix before folding in the remaining dry mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased ramekin and bake for 24-28 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Frosting
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and creamy.
Serving
  1. Once the cake has cooled, frost generously on top and enjoy straight away.

Notes

Store any unfrosted cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Warm it up in the microwave before serving.