Microwave Cake
Admittedly, the words “microwave” and “cake” don’t look right next to each other. But let’s face it: apartment living can sometimes mean settling for slightly less than a gourmet kitchen and we’ve got to work with the resources we have – even if we’re cooking/baking and our resource is a microwave. So if you’re craving something sweet and feel like you’re out of options, think again! Give this little microwave recipe from <a href=”http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/bake-cake-60-seconds-yes-read-180300939.html”>Yahoo! Shine</a> a try and you just might be pleasantly surprised.
<strong>Ingredients:</strong>
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
<strong>Directions:</strong>
1. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients — flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt.
2. Stir in egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
3. Pour batter into a single coffee mug, or two ramekins. Make sure they are microwaveable.
4. Microwave on high for one minute and 30 seconds in a (lightly-greased) mug, or 45 seconds in a ramekin.
5. If the batter isn’t fully-cooked, microwave an additional 15 seconds on high, repeating if necessary, until fully cooked. Remember that microwaved foods continue to “cook” for an additional minute afterwards. Try not to overcook!
6. Serve while still warm! Enjoy!