Today is my birthday! So in celebration, I thought this would a fun recipe to post.
This cake was made in my microwave in 45 seconds, I kid you not. Party trick, maybe… But also not bad for a chocolate cake you can make in less than a minute. My daughter, who is five, thinks it’s beyond delicious! 🙂
![microwave-chocolate-cake-in-a-mug](http://blog.catchmyparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ersatz-chocolate-cake-5-580x386.jpg)
Here’s how you do it (adapted from a few I found on the Internet by googling “chocolate mug cake”)…
MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Ingredients: {makes 1 mug cake or 2 ramekin cakes}
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg – beaten
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
![ersatz-souffle-ingredients](http://blog.catchmyparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ersatz-souffle-ingredients-580x390.jpg)
Directions:
Into a small bowl add: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix to combine.
![ersatz-souffle-dry-ingredients](http://blog.catchmyparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ersatz-souffle-dry-ingredients-580x386.jpg)
![ersatz-souffle-dry-whisk](http://blog.catchmyparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ersatz-souffle-dry-whisk-580x413.jpg)
Pour mixture into a regular sized coffee mug or two smaller ramekins.
Microwave on high for one minute and 30 seconds in a mug, or 45 seconds in a ramekin. If needed (if cake batter is still gooey), microwave on high for additional time, checking every 15 seconds. Don’t overcook or it will get very spongy.
![microwave-chocolate-cake-in-a-mug](http://blog.catchmyparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ersatz-chocolate-cake-2-580x386.jpg)
Now the key here is to eat it fast while it’s hot. If you let it sit, it will get rubbery. This recipe is definitely worth a try because it’s so fun and weird. And if you need a very quick chocolate fix, nothing beats it!