10 minute microwave vanilla cake
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10 Minute Microwave Vanilla Cake

My 5 minute chocolate cake is already a huge hit at home. It is a quick, easy and no fail recipe. But there were times when instead of chocolate, we craved for a vanilla flavored cake that would be equally quick and easy. That is when I started playing around with ingredients. There were many fails before I finally found the perfect vanilla cake that can be easily made in the microwave.

If you think it’s too good to be true, then I challenge you to give it a try! It may become your obsession and a perfect dessert for those late-night sweet tooth cravings. Bonus points that you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry.

The steps are simple:

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients together.
  3. Mix the dry and wet ingredients.
  4. Then microwave it.

Unlike my 5 minute chocolate cake, this cake needs to be microwaved for 10 minutes. Each microwave is different in strength so the very first time you make this recipe, stop at 8 minutes, check if is done by inserting a toothpick. If it comes out wet, add additional 1-2 minutes more. Stopping the microwave and opening its door, will not cause the cake to deflate, another bonus point!

You can enjoy this quick microwave vanilla cake in a variety of ways:

  • Plain
  • Nutella
  •  Stir in chocolate chips!
  • Drizzle icing sugar
  • Top with whipped cream

10 Minute Microwave Vanilla Cake

Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a 8×8 or 9×9 inch microwave safe dish. Brush the sides with oil and place a parchment paper at the bottom.
  • In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients—–all purpose flour, baking soda, baking flour, salt.
  • Using a whisk, whisk the dry ingredients well and keep aside.
  • In another bowl, add the remaining ingredients—- oil, milk, yogurt, vanilla essence, vinegar and sugar.
  • Mix very well until all the sugar dissolves.
  • Then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix using a spatula. DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Pour the batter into the microwave safe dish. Give it a few taps on the counter to get rid of air bubbles.
  • Now microwave it at high power (100%) for 10 minutes.
  • Once done insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done. If it comes out wet, give it 1-2 minutes more.
  • Using oven mitts, carefully remove the dish (it will be very hot!) and allow it to cool completely before cutting into it.

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