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Microwave Magic: Quick Cake Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Written by Pashupati Saha | Nov 1, 2024 1:00:00 PM

Craving cake but don’t have the time to bake? No problem! With just a few ingredients and your trusty microwave, you can whip up a delicious, single-serving cake in minutes. Say goodbye to long baking times and hello to instant dessert satisfaction. Whether it’s a midnight snack or a spontaneous sweet tooth attack, these eggless cake recipes in microwave are here to save the day! Let's see how to make a cake recipe that takes just a few minutes to be ready.

 1. Classic Chocolate Mug Cake

There’s something deeply satisfying about chocolate, especially when it’s in cake form, whether it’s a Cadbury cake, Chocolate Sponge Cake, or even a Mud Cake, it doesn’t matter. This classic chocolate mug cake is the knight in shining armor for your midnight chocolate cravings.

Ingredients:

  • 60 gm All-purpose flour
  • 50 gm Granulated sugar
  • 15 gm Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 gm Baking powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 60 ml Milk
  • 30 ml Vegetable oil
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 30 gm Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and stir until smooth.
  3. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, toss in the chocolate chips and give it a gentle mix.
  4. Microwave at 180℃ for 90 seconds to two minutes, depending on your microwave’s power. The cake should rise and set, but be careful not to overcook it.
  5. Let it cool for a minute, and enjoy your warm, gooey chocolate mug cake straight from the mug!

2. Vanilla Funfetti Mug Cake

Who says funfetti is just for kids? This vanilla funfetti mug cake is a party in a mug and perfect for those days when you need a little sprinkle of joy.

Ingredients:

  • 60 gm All-purpose flour
  • 50 gm Granulated sugar
  • 5 gm Baking powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 60 ml Milk
  • 30 ml Vegetable oil
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 20 gm Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
  2. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  3. Add the rainbow sprinkles and mix gently to avoid turning the batter into a tie-dye mess.
  4. Microwave at 180℃ for 90 seconds to two minutes. The cake should puff up and become the cutest little funfetti treat.
  5. Let it cool slightly before diving in. Feel free to top with extra sprinkles for good measure!

3. Peanut Butter and Banana Mug Cake

Craving for a Praline Cake but can’t afford to bake one? Worry not! Peanut butter and banana are the ultimate comfort food duo, in a mug cake brings them together in a sweet, nutty hug of deliciousness.

Ingredients:

  • 60 gm All-purpose flour
  • 25 gm Granulated sugar
  • 5 gm Baking powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 60 ml Milk
  • 30 gm Peanut butter
  • 30 gm Mashed banana
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 20 gm Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the milk, peanut butter, mashed banana, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  3. For a little extra indulgence, fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Microwave at 180℃ for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. The cake should rise beautifully, with a soft, fluffy texture.
  5. Let it cool slightly before grabbing a spoon and digging in. This one’s a total game-changer for peanut butter lovers!

4. Lemon Blueberry Mug Cake

Bright, zesty, and bursting with juicy blueberries, this lemon blueberry mug cake is like a ray of sunshine in a mug.

Ingredients:

  • 60 gm All-purpose flour
  • 50 gm Granulated sugar
  • 5 gm Baking powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 60 ml Milk
  • 30 ml Vegetable oil
  • 15 ml Lemon juice
  • 5 gm Lemon zest
  • 30 gm Fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to squish them too much.
  4. Microwave at 180℃ for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until the cake is fluffy and the blueberries are juicy and warm.
  5. Let it cool for a minute before indulging in this fruity, tangy treat!