Microwave Chocolate Cake

A quick and delicious microwave chocolate cake that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time. This recipe from Nan's collection is a game-changer for busy days.

Ingredients

• 120g flour
• 120g sugar
• 1 tbls baking powder
• pinch of salt.
• 3 tbls cocao powder
• 1 tsp vinilla extract
• 250ml boiling water
• 60ml oil
• 2 eggs
• 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp vinilla extract
• 70ml water

Preparation

1. Line the base of a 2 liter ice cream tub with paper towels
2. Sift together 120g of flour, 120g sugar, 1 tbls baking powder, 3 tbls cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. Mix 1 tsp vinilla extract, 250ml boiling water, 60ml oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
4. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet and whisk until well blended together.

Baking

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared ice cream tub.
6. Microwave on high for 12 - 15 minutes.

Icing

7. In a glass bowl place 200g dark chocolate (chopped), 1/2 tsp vinilla extract and 70ml of water.
8. Microwave on medium (stirring ofen) until the chocolate is melted.
9. Whisk until smooth.
10. Turn the warm cake out of the ice cream tup and pour the icing over it.
11. leave to cool completely.

Tips

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
• You can substitute the dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter icing.
• To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
• For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before microwaving.
• Allow the cake to cool slightly before removing it from the tub to avoid breaking.