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Microwave Chocolate Cake I
A quick and easy chocolate cake recipe made in the microwave.
Ingredients
- granulated sugar4 tbsp
- flour4 tbsp
- baking cocoa, for baking4 tbsp
- egg1
- milk3 tbsp
- vegetable oil, soybean or sunflower oils work best3 tbsp
- vanilla extract1/2–1 tsp
- chocolate chips, optional3 tbsp
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Method 7 steps
Mix the dry ingredients well in a small bowl or large mug.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add vanilla essence and chocolate chips (if using), mix again.
Pour into two greased 9-inch round baking pans or keep in large mug.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until it stops rising.
Allow to cool a little; tip out onto a plate if desired.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)