MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE 
1/4 c. Hershey's cocoa
2/3 c. hot water, divided
3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Jiffy Chocolate Frosting

Grease microwave-safe 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch or 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking dish. Line bottom of dish with plastic wrap. In small microwave-safe bowl combine cocoa and 1/3 cup water; microwave at HIGH (100%) 40 to 50 seconds or until very hot and slightly thickened.

In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add oil, remaining 1/3 cup hot water, egg, vanilla and chocolate mixture; beat with whisk 40 to 50 strokes or until batter is smooth and well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Microwave at High 5 to 6 minutes, without turning, until cake begins to pull away from sides (some moist spots may remain but will disappear on standing). Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto serving plate. Peel off plastic wrap; cool. Frost with Jiffy Chocolate Frosting.

Time is for 600 to 700 watt microwave ovens. Increase baking time for lower ovens.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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