5 minutes chocolate cake

The microwaved chocolate cake recipe came through my inbox courtesy of Vicvanvinkle whom , in my books, has upped the ante in baking. She has, single-handedly perfected the art of laziness in baking in its purest form! I like! :D

I'm no expert but I'm a big believer of doing things from scratch (ok, so I admit I'm a retarded cooking snob) .I just believe they taste better. In this case, that means I'd rather work with proper baking time using a conventional oven. But, out of curiosity I might just try this instant 5-minute cake one of these days.

Here is the recipe if you are curious and want to give it a go:

Ingredients:

• 1 large coffee mug (Vicvanvinkle used a ceramic soup bowl)
• 4 tablespoons plain flour (do not use self-rising)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
• Small splash of vanilla
• Chocolate syrup (optional)
• Whipped topping (optional)
• Cherries (optional)

Directions:

1. Add dry ingredients to mug, & mix well .
2. Add egg & mix thoroughly.
3. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
4. Add chocolate chips (if using), vanilla, mix again.
5. Set mug in the microwave & cook for 2آ½ to 3 min at 1,000 watts.
6. Cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Some report that 2آ½ minutes works best. It depends upon your microwave. So, watch carefully to not over do it!
7. Remove from microwave.Allow cake to cool a little, then tip out onto a plate, if desired.
8. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with whipped topping and cherries, if desired!
9. This can serve 2 if you care to share!

Have fun trying, folks!