Quick Cherry Fudge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift or mix dry ingredients together into a 9-inch square or round microwave-safe pan that has been greased and sugared.
2. 2
   Make three wells in the dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Place oil, vinegar, and vanilla in each well, distributing evenly.
4. 4
   Pour water over all and blend throughly with a fork, but do NOT overbeat.
5. 5
   stir in cherries and walnuts.
6. 6
   Microwave for 7 minutes at MEDIUM(70%) for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes at HIGH-100% (shield corners if using a square pan, for the first 7 minutes of microwaving time).
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Frost with chocolate frosting of choice and decorate with halved maraschino cherries.