Microwave Chocolate Cherry Snack Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth in just minutes with this Microwave Chocolate Cherry Snack Cake—an effortless single-serving dessert that’s bursting with rich chocolate flavor and fruity cherry goodness. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this quick and easy recipe features a luscious swirl of cherry preserves and melty dark chocolate chips for a decadent treat you can whip up in under 10 minutes. Perfectly portioned for one, this mug cake delivers bakery-style flavor without turning on the oven. Whether you’re looking for a speedy after-dinner dessert or a mid-day pick-me-up, this microwave-friendly cake is the ultimate solution for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Customize it with toppings like whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra-special treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a small microwave-safe bowl or mug (at least 10 oz capacity), combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps.
Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Gently fold in the cherry preserves and dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Microwave the bowl or mug on HIGH for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake has set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (microwave power may vary, so check frequently after 90 seconds).
Carefully remove the bowl or mug from the microwave. Let the cake cool for 2-3 minutes before enjoying, as it will be very hot.
Optional: Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of additional cherry preserves, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 839 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
