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Black Forest Mug Cake

Easy Black Forest Mug Cake - Quick, Guilt-Free Delight

This Black Forest Mug Cake is a quick, gluten-free, dairy-free dessert ready in just 15 minutes, indulgent and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp Kirsch Optional; substitute with cherry juice if desired
  • 1 serving Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake Mix Use a pre-existing recipe
For the Coconut Whipped Cream
  • 1 can Chilled Coconut Milk Chilled overnight for best results
For Garnishing
  • 3 pieces Whole Cherries For decoration
  • 2 tbsp Chocolate Shavings Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the pitted and halved cherries in a small bowl with kirsch or cherry juice for about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the gluten-free chocolate mug cake batter in a microwave-safe mug and microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  3. Make the whipped cream by beating the chilled coconut milk until fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Invert the cooled mug cake onto a plate and trim the top if domed to create an even surface.
  5. Assemble the cake by slicing it in half, drizzling kirsch, adding whipped cream, and soaked cherries on each layer.
  6. Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best served immediately. Adjust sweetness and flavors to personal preference.

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