Learn how to make cake in the microwave!

Making cake in the microwave is easier than it seems! Find out how to use this option for afternoon coffee or meetings.

Cakes are one of the most loved desserts by Brazilians and can be served on many occasions, while the microwave is an excellent ally in the kitchen, especially for those who don’t have an oven and still want to prepare a cake.

So, we teach you how to do it cake in the microwave.

How to make microwave cake?

Preparing a cake in the microwave is very simple and very similar to the process in a traditional oven. It is very quick to prepare, you need to pay more attention to the kitchen utensils than to the preparation itself.

Let’s use a chocolate cake recipe to exemplify the process:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wheat flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup chocolate milk
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup of oil
• ½ cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon of yeast

Preparation method:

• Mix the wheat flour, sugar and chocolate milk (you can also use chocolate, but you need to add two more spoons). Mix everything very well.
• Add the eggs and then the oil and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth.
• Then add the milk and then the yeast and continue mixing the mixture.
• Pour the mixture into a greased pan and cook in the microwave at maximum power for six minutes.

If you don’t like chocolate cake, you can change the ingredient to others, see some examples:

Lemon Cake

Replace the chocolate powder with lemon zest and add lemon juice to the mixture. The result is a refreshing and light cake.

Coconut cake

Replace part of the wheat flour with coconut flour and add the coconut flakes to the dough. The result is a very tasty and aromatic cake.

Banana cake

Add two mashed ripe bananas and a little cinnamon to the basic recipe. This brings a homey and comforting flavor.

It is also possible to prepare the mug cake using the microwave.

Microwave mug cake recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1 egg
• 1 level tablespoon of butter
• 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon chocolate milk
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of yeast

Preparation method:

• Mix the sugar and butter until a smooth dough forms. Then add the egg and mix again
• Add the milk, flour and milk chocolate and mix until the mixture is smooth again.
• Add and mix the yeast
• Place it in the microwave for about three minutes at maximum power

Which cake pan can you use in the microwave?

This is a very important question, after all the microwave has a limitation on the materials that can be used.

The mold used to make the cake in the microwave must be made of glass, silicone and some types of plastic, as long as they are certified by Anvisa for use in the microwave.

In the case of mugs, since most are made of ceramic, there is no problem if they can be used in the microwave.

Can you make cake in an aluminum pan in the microwave?

No, you can’t. Metals, aluminum, some plastic compounds, paper, among other materials can burn at the slightest contact with the electromagnetic wave generated by the microwave device.

The microwave emits a high-power electromagnetic wave that circulates inside it and, when it comes into contact with the water molecules of a food, heats it.

The problem is that, in contact with the metal, these waves can trigger combustion, i.e. catch fire.

Therefore, to prepare the cake in the microwave you cannot use an aluminum pan, nor turn on the appliance with metal utensils (cutlery, for example) inside.

What can you do in the microwave?

In addition to cakes, many recipes can be made using the microwave. Check out some options and how to prepare them:

Pudding in the microwave

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• ½ cup of water
• 3 eggs
• 1 box or can of condensed milk
• 320 ml of whole milk
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 6 drops of vanilla essence

Preparation method:

• Place the sugar in a pan over medium heat and stir until completely dissolved.
• Add the water little by little and continue stirring until all the crystals have dissolved and set the mixture aside.
• Place the eggs, condensed milk, milk, cornstarch and vanilla essence in a blender and blend for about 2 minutes until smooth.
• Add the syrup to a microwave-safe dish and then pour in the blender liquid.
• Turn on the microwave at maximum power for about 10 minutes. After this time, prick the pudding with a toothpick; if it comes out clean the pudding is ready.
• Place the pudding in the refrigerator to cool for about 2 hours and it is ready to be turned out!

Pizza in the microwave

Ingredients:

• Egg
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• tomato sauce
• dried ham
• Mozzarella
• sliced ​​peppers
• oregano

Preparation method:

• Place the egg, salt, sugar, oil, milk, wheat flour in a bowl and mix until a smooth mixture is formed.
• Add the yeast and mix gently
• Spread the dough on a microwave-safe plate
• Microwave for 4 minutes
• Spread the tomato sauce over the pasta
• Add mozzarella, ham, peppers, oregano according to your taste or other elements you prefer
• Pop it in the microwave for about two minutes and it’s ready.

Other microwave recipes can be: omelette in a cup, chips, small cake, biscuits, meringues, cheese bread, brigadeiro, beef stroganoff, chicken pot pie, among others.

Now that you know how to make cakes in the microwave, but also pizza and pudding, and you know that you cannot use metal objects in this appliance, read the other recipes on Terra Degusta!

Source: Terra

Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.