What do you get when you top a simple moist chocolate cake with warm and jammy dark sweet cherries? This simple, perfectly portion-controlled Black Forest Chocolate Mug Cake that serves one.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time3 minutesmins
Total Time8 minutesmins
Servings: 1
Calories: 244
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
2tablespoonswhole wheat flour
2tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
3packetsTruvia Stevia Leaf calorie-free sweetener (or other zero calorie sweetener), divided
¼teaspoonbaking powder
2tablespoonsunsweetened almond milk beverage
2tablespoonsegg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2tablespoonsplain nonfat Greek yogurt
½teaspoonvanilla extract
1-½teaspoonsmini chocolate chips
Cherry Topping
½cupfrozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1teaspooncornstarch
Dash of salt
Instructions
Spray a large microwave safe mug, or small bowl, with nonstick spray. Stir together flour, cocoa powder, 2-½ packets sweetener and baking powder until thoroughly combined.
Stir in almond milk, egg whites, yogurt and vanilla extract and mix well with a fork just until all dry ingredients have been absorbed - be sure to scrape up any dry ingredients from the bottom.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, or until set. If not done after 2 minutes, continue cooking in 30 second increments until set. Remove and cool slightly.
Prepare the Cherry Topping
In a small microwave-safe bowl or mug, stir together cherries, cornstarch, ½ packet sweetener and a dash of salt. Cover with a paper towel to avoid any splatter, and cook in microwave for 1 minute, or until thickened. If not done after 1 minute, continue cooking in 15 second increments until done.
If desired, run a thin sharp knife between cake and mug and remove cake to a small plate. Top with cherry mixture and enjoy. Alternatively, you can enjoy this right in the mug by simply spooning the cherry mixture over the top of the cake.
Optional toppings: sprinkled of powdered sugar, dollop of lite whipped topping, chocolate shavings or jimmies.
Recipe Notes
The 2 tablespoons of egg whites called for in this recipe is equal to about 1 large egg's worth. Using fat-free liquid egg substitute is a great way to not wind up with a leftover egg yolk.Using plain nonfat Greek yogurt in place of vegetable oil helps keep the cake moist and lower in fat.If you don't have nondairy milk (almond milk, oat milk, etc.), you can always substitute low-fat or skim milk.In a pinch and don't have 100% whole wheat flour, substitute all-purpose flour.Can I use canned cherry pie filling in place of the frozen cherries?
While I haven't tried this replacement of using canned cherry pie filling for the warm cherry topping made with unsweetened frozen cherries, I think it would probably work. Though with the canned pie filling, your cake will end up being much sweeter due to the additional sugar, and possibly high fructose corn syrup, that you'll find in many canned fillings.I really like this cake with the homemade cherry topping and it is so easy to make with just a few common ingredients. Frozen pitted dark sweet cherries are readily available in most well-stocked grocery stores and then it's just a matter of stirring in a little sweetener, cornstarch and salt and heating in the microwave until it thickens.Can I use fresh cherries instead of the frozen ones?
We don't recommend using fresh cherries in this recipe. Fresh cherries will require a longer cooking time on the stove top with additional ingredients, along with constant attention and stirring, to get them to the point where they become soft and jammy.Be sure to adjust the calories and WW Points when making any ingredient substitutions.Serving size: 1 black forest chocolate mug cake (entire recipe)Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Microwave Black Forest Chocolate Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 black forest mug cake (entire recipe))
Calories 244Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.4g7%
Carbohydrates 38.9g13%
Fiber 6.3g25%
Protein 19.8g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.