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Let's face it, sometimes we just need cake.  And we just can't wait any longer than five minutes.

Perhaps need isn't quite correct. Except sometimes, I just really, really want it. That's sort of close isn't it?  And yes, this IS a recipe for a five minute cake.  From start to finish even!

And rarely, albeit very rarely, do I not feel like stepping foot into the kitchen. Or I just haven't planned for my chocolate pangs in advance. This, I do not recommend. Always plan in advance for dessert, or risk the possibility of going without. I recommend that even less.

However, that being said. It happens that there is no dessert in the house. Otherwise known as a state-of-emergency. But if you're moving, or just tired of the winter (supposed to be spring) weather we've been having, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Perhaps you've heard of cake in a mug? In the microwave? Now, before you completely roll your eyes back in your head and start snoring, this isn't your ordinary microwave cake. I've had those, microwave cakes, and yes, they aren't usually good.

But this one?

It's good. In fact, it's really quite extraordinarily fine. It is a little extra good with a smidge of ice cream, whipped cream, or even a bit of a creamy liqueur. I prefer it with bacio ice cream.

The best part about the whole thing? It takes barely a couple minutes to get all the ingredients into the mug, a few stirs of a spoon, and the only dirty dishes are a couple spoons, a fork, and a mug. That's it. I did mention that this is actually GOOD right?



Quick Cake in a Mug - aka Five Minute Chocolate Cake

large coffee mug
4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp coconut oil (or canola)
2 tbsp egg (whisk with a fork first)
3 tbsp chocolate chips
3 tbsp milk

1. Vigorously stir all of the ingredients together.
2. Microwave on high heat for 60-90 seconds, until steaming hot, and the batter is firm all around. Let cool slightly before devouring!
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super moist chocolate cake & to-die-for nutella frosting

There is absolutely nothing that can be said to make me stop you from liking this cake. I suppose it is possible for you to like the nutella frosting more than the cake itself, but that remains to be seen. It truly is to-die-for. You don't have to take my word for it. But you should. The only thing wrong with this recipe, is that you probably haven't tried it yet because you are still licking the screen, and I really can't help you there. I'm still dealing with withdrawal. No it doesn't look like much, but a little mouse, aka husband, thought that he would generously get me a piece of cake before I had taken pictures of it. How thoughtful. Well, for me, and perhaps not so much for you, since it doesn't look quite as pretty as it really, truly was. And you know, Jeff was being helpful since pregnant women are supposed to eat their greens and all. Yes, there is some sautéed puréed spinach in this cake. If you can taste it, you have issues. Serious issues. Even Dad can't taste it, and that is of nearly epic proportions. I can't really blame Jeff for taking a few pieces of cake out of the pan, as he did also enthusiastically frost the cake. Yes, that means he got to lick the beater. Not that I ever, ever, do such a thing, but I slightly envious of someone who does. Super Moist Chocolate Cake & To-Die-for Nutella Frosting Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup cocoa 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (or make your own) 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup boiling water including a shot of espresso, or a cup of coffee 1 tsp vanilla 3 tbsp steamed and very finely pureed spinach (I keep a container full in the freezer) 1. Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, this seems low, but will help to keep the cake from rising in the middle and cracking. 2. Grease or spray a 9x13 baking sheet. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. 4. Add the eggs, buttermilk, canola oil, coffee, vanilla and spinach to the dry ingredients before mixing. 5. Mix together just until combined. 6. Pour into the prepared baking pan, and place into a pre-heated oven. 7. Wait 60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. To-Die-for Nutella Frosting Ingredients: 1 cup nutella 1 tbsp softened butter 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream 2 tsp vanilla 1. In an upright mixer with a whisk attachment or food processor, thoroughly combine the nutella with the butter. 2. Slowly add the icing sugar, and scrape down the sides. 3. Add the heavy cream, and the vanilla. Combine. If the frosting appears too thick, add a touch more cream. 4. When the cake is cool, ice the cake carefully with a spreader. This frosting will be thick, but not so thick that it is impossible to ice the cake. 5. Enjoy!
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