This Chocolate Fudge Microwave Cake Will Make Your Taste Buds DANCE!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of self-raising flour to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of crushed walnuts to the mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of raw cacao powder to the bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients until combined.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture.

Add 3/4 cup of milk to the bowl.

Add 125 g of melted butter to the mixture.

Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients using a mixer, blender, or mixing spoon on low speed.

Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe silicone dish.

Microwave on medium high (around 75-80% power) for 6 to 9 minutes, checking for firmness.

Let the cake cool a bit before removing it from the dish.

To make the ganache, place 200 g of dark chocolate in a bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of thickened cream to the bowl with chocolate.

Microwave the chocolate and cream on high for 30 seconds, then stir.

Repeat microwaving in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring until consistent sauce is achieved.

Pour the ganache over the cake and spread it out, allowing it to drizzle down the sides if desired.

Optionally, place the cake in the fridge to let the ganache set before serving.

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