Five minute chocolate cake

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10-02-2008, 10:17 AM
Medusa

Five minute chocolate cake

A friend emailed this to me. I haven't tried it yet but I thought I'd pass it along.

MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 Coffee Mug (large mug)
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
some nuts (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (serves 2, if you want to share!)
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
10-02-2008, 10:24 AM
pomtzu

I've got to show this to my daughter-in-law. She could eat cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is also a chocoholic! She'll love it!
10-02-2008, 10:26 AM
Sirrahsim

Mmmmm this is not so good for the whole weight loss plan:D I certainly didn't drop these 15 lbs by eating chocolate cake....

I think I'll try this recipe during naptime today:D:D
10-02-2008, 10:32 AM
Pam

My co-worker also sent me this recipe. My only question is - - what makes it rise? There is no baking powder or baking soda, so wouldn't it wind up being just like thick cocoa? I will be interested to see how it turns out for those who will try it. ;)
10-02-2008, 10:54 AM
Sirrahsim

OK, here's the play by play. First, Tyler was so super excited to get to try a baking project!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008002.jpg

Then we splashed flour on his face, because it's not really baking if you don't get flour on your nose!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008003.jpg

Then we mixed up all of the ingredients and they became the texture of a thick brownie batter
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008004.jpg

3 minutes later we pulled it out. It rose a little bit but quickly deflated once it was removed from the microwave.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008006.jpg

Then we posed with it... because chocolate is wonderful and it deserved to be celebrated.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008007.jpg

Then we tasted it....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008010.jpg

The texture was similar to oatmeal that has been left out on the counter too long and the flavor was kind of like hot cocoa that was neither hot not very cocoa-y.

Oh well, we tried!
10-02-2008, 11:22 AM
Husky_mom

awww... sorryt o hear it wasn´t so tasty...

but you seemed to have fun making it though :D

I have a similar recipe.... will look for it today and share.. but it´s not cake it´s brownies.. but you also make them in the microwave ;)
10-02-2008, 11:38 AM
pomtzu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirrahsim

Oh well, we tried!

Bummer!!! :( Thanks for being the guinea pig tho!
10-02-2008, 12:14 PM
Taz_Zoee

A co-worker sent this to me last week. I was going to try it, but now I guess I don't have to.
Thanks for sharing Missy! :D
10-02-2008, 01:03 PM
Karen

Thanks for being the test cooks, Missy and Tyler!
10-02-2008, 02:38 PM
carole

I loved the pics and the commentary, well done you two.,Tyler is indeed growing up fast and a real cutie patootie, lady killer in process.
10-02-2008, 02:46 PM
jazzcat

Well I enjoyed watching you guys make it probably more than I would enjoy the cake itself. Too bad it wasn't so yummy but looks like some good Mom and Tyler bonding time.
10-07-2008, 02:53 PM
kuhio98

Tried it today and mine turned out great. Didn't have nuts or chocolate chips. High on our microwave is 1000 watts. Also, after the buzzer went off, I left it in the microwave for a few more minutes. Maybe that makes a difference?

Here's Willow performing her quality control duties.....:D:D
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...y/CakeGood.jpg
10-07-2008, 02:56 PM
Medusa

Willow can come and be a food tester in my kitchen any day! How adorable! :love:
10-07-2008, 10:52 PM
gini

Oh, what a beautiful girl she is. It looks like she had some milk with her cake.

Here's Willow performing her quality control duties.....:D:D
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10-07-2008, 11:10 PM
Marigold2

Oh what a pretty kitty.
10-08-2008, 01:32 AM
jennielynn1970

You could do this too.... Warm Delights.

It's Betty Crocker, and looks yummy. If you sign up on their page, they say you can get a free sample.
10-08-2008, 08:19 AM
sirrahbed

The pictures are so cute and funny!! I mentioned this cake to some friends yesterday and one had also tried it with not-so-good results. (her hubby would not eat it) Knowing me, I will probably try it too:) Sometimes, even less than perfect chocolate is still chocolate when I need my fix:p I wonder if a squirt of chocolate or caramel syrup might jazz it up a bit?

Thanks for posting this Medusa:)

Thanks for the warm delights link Jenn - I sent for this and will enjoy it very much I am sure. I LOVE the one with caramel sauce.
10-08-2008, 10:19 PM
jennielynn1970

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirrahsim

Then we posed with it... because chocolate is wonderful and it deserved to be celebrated.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008007.jpg

Then we tasted it....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...ber2008010.jpg

I love these two pics, lol.

I pouted along with you, it just seemed appropriate, lol. ;)

I had tried to make brownies about a month ago, and found I didn't have much cocoa, so I added hot chocolate mix to it. Ummmm.... not so hot, lol. I really wanted a chocolate fix (even though I'm allergic... benedryl is my good friend!), and it just didn't cut it!