Quick and Easy No-Bake Red Velvet Cake: Ready in Just 2 Minutes
This quick and easy Red Velvet Cake is the perfect solution when you’re craving a delicious treat but don’t have the time or energy for a long baking session. Made with a unique beet twist, this cake naturally captures the classic red velvet color without the use of artificial colors. It’s a single-serve dessert that you can whip up in just two minutes using your microwave, air fryer, or conventional oven. The cake’s rich, moist texture is complemented by a light cream cheese or optional Greek yogurt frosting, making it a guilt-free, health-conscious dessert that’s as tasty as it is convenient.
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Why you’ll love this dessert:
You’ll love this no-bake Red Velvet Cake for its simplicity, speed, and wholesome ingredients. Beets add natural sweetness and vibrant color, while oat flour (or your choice of gluten-free alternatives) keeps the cake healthy. It’s perfect for those times when you want a quick treat without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. The optional cream cheese or Greek yogurt frosting gives it a creamy, tangy finish, while the cake itself is packed with flavor thanks to cocoa powder and vanilla essence. Plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite sweetener and flour.
This recipe is great for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth in a healthier way, and it’s great for portion control since it’s a single-serve cake. No oven? No problem! This cake can be made in the microwave, air fryer, or oven, providing flexible cooking options for everyone.
Perfect opportunity:
This mini Red Velvet Cake is perfect for a quick dessert, a solo treat, or a healthy after-dinner treat. It’s great for when you’re short on time but still want something special, and it’s also ideal for those who are watching their portion sizes. If you’re making this for a larger group, you can easily increase the ingredients and use a larger pan, making it a great option to share at small gatherings, birthday parties, or as a healthy snack throughout the day.
Decorating tips:
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Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 beetroot (raw, cut into cubes)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons erythritol, stevia or your favorite sweetener (or 2 tablespoons sugar or honey)
- 2 tablespoons oat flour (or almond flour, whole wheat flour or any other gluten-free flour)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A little milk (use any type of milk, e.g. vegetable)
Optional frosting:
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- A touch of sweetener (to taste)
- A few drops of vanilla essence or grated orange zest
Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Cut the raw beetroot into cubes. It doesn’t have to be perfectly uniform as it will be processed later.
- Mix the cake mix:
- In a blender or food processor, add the diced beetroot, egg, oat flour, sweetener, baking powder, cocoa powder and a little milk.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into a greased mug or small mold.
- For Microwave: Cook on full power for 2 minutes.
- For Air Fryer: Set to 200°C (390°F) and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- For Oven: Preheat to 180°C and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Use a small greased mold about 10 to 12 cm in diameter.
- Optional frosting:
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese or Greek yogurt with a little sweetener and a few drops of vanilla extract or orange zest.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the frosting on top.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Remove the cake from the pan, cover with frosting and enjoy your quick and delicious Red Velvet Cake!
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