It happens to all of us: We’re craving something sweet, but all we see in our kitchen are ingredients. Lucky for you, turning those ingredients into a mini Black Forest chocolate cake is wayyyy easier AND faster than you might think. Raid the pantry, fridge, and freezer—everything you need for this mug recipe might be there already!
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WW Points® value 4*
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. whole wheat flour3 1/2 packets natural no-calorie sweetener, divided
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tbsp. (about 1 large) egg whites or liquid egg substitute
2 tbsp. plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup thawed-from-frozen pitted dark sweet cherries (not drained)
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 dash salt
Optional topping: powdered sugar
Directions:
Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add flour, 3 sweetener packets, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix well.Add almond milk, egg whites, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk with a fork until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes, or until set.
If desired, immediately run a knife around the edges of the cake. Gently shake to release, and plate cake right side up. Or serve cake in the mug.
Let cool 5–10 minutes.
While the cake cools, place thawed cherries in another large microwave-safe mug. Add cornstarch, salt, and remaining 1/2 packet sweetener. Mix well.
Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thickened. Spoon over cake.
MAKES 1 SERVING
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