Gluten-Free Cherry Chocolate Black Forest Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate Mug Cake:
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon oil (light olive oil is my fave)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Cherry Sauce:
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- dash salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the wet ingredients, including the egg, maple syrup, light olive oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until combined.Then, add the dry ingredients, including almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Lightly spray the inside of your mug with non-stick spray. Pour in half the mug cake batter and then sprinkle in half of the mini chocolate chips. Pour in the remaining batter and sprinkle the remaining chips on top.Microwave the mug on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes or until the cake has risen and is set in the middle. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave, so keep an eye on it.Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot), and allow it to cool on the counter.
- In a small saucepan, combine cherries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.Cook the cherry mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries release their juices and the sauce thickens slightly. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.Once the cherry sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes
- You can leave the cake in the mug or remove it and cut it in half to create two servings. Spoon the cherry sauce over the chocolate mug cake. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.Garnish with additional cherries, mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate.
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Notes
Cake Sweetness Level: If you prefer a sweeter cake, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the batter before microwaving.
Cherry Sauce Thickness: You can omit the tapioca starch if you prefer a thinner sauce. Or, you can simmer the sauce longer if you prefer to have it thicker.
Fresh vs. Frozen Cherries: Both fresh and frozen cherries work well for the sauce. If frozen, the sauce will be slightly thinner from the excess moisture. You can add 1/2 teaspoon more of tapioca starch to thicken if desired.
Cake Serving: Once the mug and cake have cooled, you can layer the cake and enjoy it in the mug as a single serving. Or, you can remove the cake from the mug, cut it in half, and add the sauce, whipped cream, and cherries and enjoy two servings.
Whip Cream: You can make homemade whipped cream with heavy whipping cream or coconut cream. For a more finished look, you can use a piping bag to add the cream to the top of the cake.
Did you make this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out :)