6 minute Microwave chocolate cake – Eggless Recipe!

I know what you’re thinking – no way this cake gets ready in 6 minutes! But I am here to tell you, that it actually does. One major perk of baking a cake in a microwave is that it takes less time than it would to bake a cake in a microwave. So whether you’re baking a cake last minute for a birthday that you forgot or just because you want to, this is a must try recipe. 

I have come up with the perfect microwave chocolate cake that you are going to love! Some might even say it is the world’s best chocolate cake recipe.

Tips for microwave chocolate cake

1. We are making this cake in the heating mode and not the convection mode of the microwave. Here, it becomes important to note that you can only use microwave safe cookware. This includes a microwave safe glass cake dish or a silicon baking item.
2. Sometimes baking in heating mode can lead to dry cakes. To fix that, you can soak it in a sugar syrup and turn it into a moist cake.
3. Always press the ‘echo/stop’ button before baking in a microwave. This ensures that all previous microwave functions have been stopped and you can start fresh. 
4. After your cake is cooked, the microwave will go under a cooling down process and you will hear some sounds coming from the microwave. Let the microwave cool down completely before turning it off from the back. 

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I understand that a lot of you do not have ovens at home and this is why everytime I share a recipe, you all ask me whether you can make that in a microwave and how to do the same. Baking a cake in a microwave is super easy, and I have shared so many microwave friendly recipes with all of you over the last months. Nutella Mug Cake recipe – ready in 70 seconds! and Red Velvet Mug Cake- Eggless are my two favorite. 

What kind of chocolate to use for microwave chocolate cake

Now if you’re making a chocolate cake, you have to ensure that you are using the best chocolate that is available to you. The quality of chocolate that you use really determines the flavor of the cake. 

I know it is hard to find baking and or cooking chocolate during the lockdown. But there is no need to worry because another commonly available chocolate that you can use is Amul. I have been using lots of Amul chocolate these days because I am out of my usual baking chocolate stock. I have no complaints because my brownies and cookies are still turning out great. 

The ones I use most often these days are dark chocolate and sugar free chocolate. Another great flavor option is bitter chocolate. It works really well with chocolate desserts.

Chocolate VS Compound

It is possible that a lot of you are utilizing this lockdown to hone your skills as bakers. If you are just starting out, one very important thing that you need to know is that there is a difference between compound and chocolate. I have a detailed article about it on my blog already which talks about which chocolate to use for baking. I would encourage you to go through it and read it thoroughly so that you start on the right foot. 

If you like this recipe and you would want to make it in an oven, you can do that as well! The cake will come out beautifully. Just remember, to bake it at 180 degree Celsius for 25-30 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

How to bake this microwave chocolate cake on the convection mode

If you want to bake this cake in the convection mode and not heating mode, you can do that as well. But there are a few things that you would need to keep in mind while baking something in the convection mode. This includes: 

1. When you put your microwave on the convection mode, it starts functioning like an oven. So first things first, put your microwave on the convection mode. To do that you need to also put it on pre heating. Follow these steps to do the same. First press ‘echo/stop’ button and then press convection. After that you need to press select. Your microwave will automatically go to Pre heating mode. Place the steel wire rack inside. Set the temperature and press start. 
2. Make sure that your batter is ready to be put in the microwave as soon as the microwave is done preheating because the microwave will only retain that temperature for 10mins. Once you’ve put the cake pan inside, you need to do the entire process again. Set the microwave on the convection mode, set your temperature and this time you also need to fix your time. 
3. Once your cake is ready, take it out of the microwave and let it cool down completely. Press the stop button and make sure to not switch off the microwave from the main switch. While it’s cooling down, it’ll make a sound. Once the sound stops, it means the microwave has cooled down.

And that is it. You can make this microwave chocolate cake in so many ways, but really what’s a better way than the one that gives you a cake in 6 minutes? 

If you make this cake or any of my other recipes, don’t forget pictures with me on my Instagram @shivesh17. Happy baking! 

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6 minute Microwave chocolate cake - Eggless!

 

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 + ¼ cup super fine sugar
• 1 cup yogurt ( homemade dahi works)
• 1+ ½ cup maida
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ cup milk

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add in oil and sugar. Beat this together really well till the mixture becomes light and pale. Now add in yogurt and mix it in as well.
2. In the same bowl, sift in all purpose flour, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. Mix everything together. Make sure to be gentle and not knock out all the air from the batter.
4. Lastly, add in milk and mix it well. Also add in any nuts of your choice at this stage if you want.
5. Transfer your batter to a microwave safe dish, lined with parchment paper.
6. Cook this in the microwave for around 6 minutes.
7. Serve as you like! Enjoy!

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