Cherry and chocolate cake in a mug

Enjoy a quick and indulgent cherry chocolate mug cake - moist, rich, and ready in minutes. Perfect for a speedy dessert or a sweet treat anytime.
Updated : 30 September, 2025

Easy
About 20 min.
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar in a bowl, mixing until well blended.
Step 2
Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, cherries, and cherry juice until the batter is smooth.
Step 3
Grease two mugs with butter and fill each to about three-quarters full with the mixture.
Step 4
Cover the mugs with cling film and microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Remove the cling film and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds, or until the cakes are risen and cooked through.
Step 5
Finish by topping with the reserved cherries and drizzling with melted chocolate for a rich, indulgent touch.