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Microwave Cake Mix Recipe

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Sandy Shineldecker relies on her microwave to bake this from-scratch cake in less than 15 min. "I'm always looking for recipes that save minutes and money," says the Hart, Michigan reader. "This tasty chocolate cake mix does just that."

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18-24 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cake):
2 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
Frosting of your choice

Directions

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa and baking powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 batches (6 cups total).
To prepare cake: In a bowl, combine 2 cups mix, eggs, mayonnaise and milk; mix until combined. Pour into a well-greased 8-in. round microwave-safe casserole dish. Microwave at 50% power for 5-1/2 minutes. Microwave on high 3-1/2 to 5 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from dish to a wire rack. Frost when completely cooled. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1100-Watt microwave. Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 283 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Microwave Cake Mix published in Quick Cooking May/June 2003, p33

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