Black forest mug cake

This classic chocolate-cherry cake was known originally as schwarzwalder kirschtorte. It was named for the distilled cherry brandy kirschwasser, used to flavor the cake, which hails from the schwarzwald (black forest) mountain range in southwestern Germany. The brandy's distinct flavor is created by distilling not only the cherry fruit, but also the pits, which lend a nutty essence to the finished product.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Chopped cherries : 1/4 cup
Kirschwasser, brandy, or rum : 2 Tbsp
Egg : 1 large
Vegetable oil : 3 Tbsp
Sour cream : 3 Tbsp
Vanilla extract : 1/4 tsp
Granulated Sugar : 1/4 cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder : 2 Tbsp
All purpose flour : 1/4 cup
Baking soda : pinch
Kosher salt : pinch
Sweetened whipped cream : 1/2 cup
Shaved chocolate : 2 Tbsp

Method :

In a large mug, combine the cherries and kirsch.
Microwave for 20 seconds to warm through. Set aside.
In a second mug, whisk together the egg and oil with a fork.
Stir in the sour cream, vanilla, and sugar.
Add the cocoa, flour, and salt.
Beat the batter until smooth.
Fold in the cherries and kirsch.
Divide the batter between two mugs.
Microwave  separately for 11/2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.

Yummy mug cake is ready to serve.

Top each cake with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate.

Serve your cake hot with your choice of topping.
Enjoy your dish :)

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