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Montgomery Blair High School's Online Student Newspaper
Nov. 20, 2008

Cake-in-a-mug

by Anika Manzoor, Online Managing Editor
Ever been in the mood for homemade cake but been too lazy to spend all that time baking, only to eat a portion of the cake before leaving it to grow stale in the fridge? Well, here's a solution for you: microwavable cake! This single-serve recipe will not only allow you to make cake in a fraction of the time but you also will never need to worry about wasting another homemade cake again.


Prep time is about 5 minutes. Microwave time is about 2 minutes. Makes 1 or 2 servings.

Kitchenware:
- 1 microwave
- 1 mug
- measuring spoons
- 1 stirring utensil
- 1 plate

Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp of your favorite cake mix
- 2 tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 egg
- frosting or other decorative items (optional)

Preparation:

1. Mix in all ingredients into mug, stirring until batter is completely smooth.
2. Microwave for three minutes or until cake noticeably rises.
3. Remove cake from mug and onto plate, making sure the cake is well-done.
4. Wait for cake to cool. Frost or decorate.
5. Enjoy!

Discuss this Article

  • WOAH on November 21, 2008 at 12:18 AM
    So clever!!! I am trying this one!
  • aaammmiiinnnaaa on November 21, 2008 at 10:02 PM
    that is my hand!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! COOL!!!! GO SCO!!!!!! YAY!!!!
  • seb seb on November 22, 2008 at 8:36 PM
    rofl Anika....did you think of this?

    wow
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