I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow





Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
some nuts (optional)
Small splash of vanilla
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
time of the day or night!


Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!

"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
>I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
>
>
>
>
> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
> 1 Coffee Mug
> 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
> 4 tablespoons sugar
> 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
> 1 egg
> 3 tablespoons milk
> 3 tablespoons oil
> 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
> some nuts (optional)
> Small splash of vanilla
> Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
> thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
> Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
> Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
> will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
> Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
> EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
> And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
> Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
> time of the day or night!
>
>
> Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!


I hate to be a party pooper but:

There is never anything optional about Chocolate Chips.

;-)

Dimitri

On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
wrote:

>I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow

>Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!

Ok....couldn't wait until tomorrow.

Actually, kind of like a "chewy" brownie. Three minutes later....I
got my chocolate fix. Note to self: memorize recipe.

On Thu 18 Sep 2008 05:17:33p, Billy told us...

> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
>
>
>
>
> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
> 1 Coffee Mug
> 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
> 4 tablespoons sugar
> 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
> 1 egg
> 3 tablespoons milk
> 3 tablespoons oil
> 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
> some nuts (optional)
> Small splash of vanilla
> Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
> thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
> Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
> Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
> will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
> Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
> EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
> And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
> Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
> time of the day or night!
>
>
> Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!

I almost don't dare to copy this down. It could be the end of me! :-)
<saved anyway>

--
Wayne Boatwright

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7wks 4dys 6hrs 2mins
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Billy wrote:
>
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
> wrote:
>
> >I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
> >Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!
>
> Ok....couldn't wait until tomorrow.
>
> Actually, kind of like a "chewy" brownie. Three minutes later....I
> got my chocolate fix. Note to self: memorize recipe.


LOL Tape it to the side of the microwave...

Billy wrote:
>
> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
> 1 Coffee Mug
> 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
> 4 tablespoons sugar
> 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
> 1 egg
> 3 tablespoons milk
> 3 tablespoons oil
> 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
> some nuts (optional)
> Small splash of vanilla
> Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
> thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
> Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
> Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
> will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
> Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
> EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
> And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
> Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
> time of the day or night!
>
> Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!


This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
special? Have never heard the term before.

Arri London wrote:

>
> Billy wrote:
>
>>I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>
>>Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
>>5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
>>1 Coffee Mug
>>4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
>>4 tablespoons sugar
>>2 tablespoons baking cocoa
>>1 egg
>>3 tablespoons milk
>>3 tablespoons oil
>>3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
>>some nuts (optional)
>>Small splash of vanilla
>>Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
>>thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
>>Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
>>Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
>>will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
>>Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
>>EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
>>And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
>>Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
>>time of the day or night!
>>
>>Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!
>
>
>
> This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
> special? Have never heard the term before.

Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".

On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:21:14 -0500, Kathleen
> wrote:

>> This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
>> special? Have never heard the term before.
>
>Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".

I used plain ole Hersey's cocoa. Nothing else occured to me.

In article >,
Kathleen > wrote:

> > This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
> > special? Have never heard the term before.
>
> Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".


I think it's worded that way to discourage people from asking, "Is that
like Nestle's Quik that you just add to milk to make chocolate milk?"

Unsweetened cocoa powder--same thing as baking cocoa.

A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance
on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
programs/2008/08/30/>

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Kathleen > wrote:
>
>> > This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
>> > special? Have never heard the term before.
>>
>> Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".
>
>
> I think it's worded that way to discourage people from asking, "Is that
> like Nestle's Quik that you just add to milk to make chocolate milk?"
>
> Unsweetened cocoa powder--same thing as baking cocoa.
>
> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.

I've made mixes like this for Christmas presents. I used powdered egg
substitute in mine.

TammyM

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

<snipped for space>
>
> Oh I like this. Looks like one of my midnight experiments to eat
> while watching a late movie. Against my better judgement I'm going to
> try it

I just made it. We all had a taste. Everybody liked it. I almost hate
Billy for posting this - because it was good! Damn, guess I'll be
making a few more in the not too distant future...
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> I just made it. We all had a taste. Everybody liked it. I almost hate
> Billy for posting this - because it was good! Damn, guess I'll be
> making a few more in the not too distant future...


What's the texture like?
Is it brownie-like?
Dense chocolate cake?
I'm imagining it comes out like hot chocolate or chocolate sauce, but
then it wouldn't be called a cake.


--Lia

On Sep 18, 5:17*pm, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote:
> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
> 1 Coffee Mug
> 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
> 4 tablespoons sugar
> 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
> 1 egg
> 3 tablespoons milk
> 3 tablespoons oil
> 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
> some nuts (optional)
> Small splash of vanilla
> Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
> thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
> Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
> Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
> will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
> Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
> EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
> And why , i s this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
> Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
> time of the day or night!
>
> Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!

Damn you, you evil *******!

Julia Altshuler wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>> I just made it. We all had a taste. Everybody liked it. I almost hate
>> Billy for posting this - because it was good! Damn, guess I'll be
>> making a few more in the not too distant future...
>
>
> What's the texture like?
> Is it brownie-like?
> Dense chocolate cake?
> I'm imagining it comes out like hot chocolate or chocolate sauce, but
> then it wouldn't be called a cake.

Like a cross between a brownie and chocolate cake, sort of, maybe. Not
as dense as a brownie, but not as light as a cake. But it's not in any
way 'sauce-like'. Only takes about 5 minutes to make (from scratch
<veg>), so why don't you give it a try?
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

"Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
...
>I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>


<recipe Snipped>

I made it this morning - Nice recipe especially for the grandkids to make.
The chocolate chips did not disperse properly but I used a very large mug.
The texture was not cake like but more "bread like"

Nonetheless a fun recipe.

Next time a smaller mug.

Thanks

Dimitri

"TammyM" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...

>> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
>> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.
>
> I've made mixes like this for Christmas presents. I used powdered egg
> substitute in mine.
>
Great idea! So you could also use powdered milk and the only liquids to add
to it would be water and oil. Sounds like a great little gift, especially
with novelty coffee mugs. I'm saving this idea. Thanks!

Cheryl

Billy wrote:
>
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:21:14 -0500, Kathleen
> > wrote:
>
> >> This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
> >> special? Have never heard the term before.
> >
> >Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".
>
> I used plain ole Hersey's cocoa. Nothing else occured to me.

LOL TY. Just checking that perhaps US usage was different than what I
know. It does happen sometimes.

Billy wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
> wrote:
>
>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
>> Oh hell....I am going to try this right now!!!
>
> Ok....couldn't wait until tomorrow.
>
> Actually, kind of like a "chewy" brownie. Three minutes later....I
> got my chocolate fix. Note to self: memorize recipe.
>
>
I have recently seen that recipe on one of my cooking lists. You,
however, make it sound most dangerous.... Do I dare try it?...

--
Jean B.

Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
> ...
>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>
>
>
> <recipe Snipped>
>
> I made it this morning - Nice recipe especially for the grandkids to make.
> The chocolate chips did not disperse properly but I used a very large mug.
> The texture was not cake like but more "bread like"
>
> Nonetheless a fun recipe.
>
> Next time a smaller mug.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dimitri
>
>
I was wondering about the mug size. What size do you suggest?

--
Jean B.

On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:16:48 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Billy wrote:
>> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
>> wrote:

>I have recently seen that recipe on one of my cooking lists. You,
>however, make it sound most dangerous.... Do I dare try it?...

You will invest maybe fifty cents in ingredients....and 3000
calories...why not?

<VBG!!>

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> "Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>>
>>
>>
>> <recipe Snipped>
>>
>> I made it this morning - Nice recipe especially for the grandkids to
>> make.
>> The chocolate chips did not disperse properly but I used a very large
>> mug.
>> The texture was not cake like but more "bread like"
>>
>> Nonetheless a fun recipe.
>>
>> Next time a smaller mug.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>
> I was wondering about the mug size. What size do you suggest?
>
> --
> Jean B.

I would think a 12 to 14 ounce mug.

IIRC mugs are historically 1.5 cups or thereabouts.

Dimitri

On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
wrote:

>I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>
>
>
>
>
>Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
>5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

Recipe snipped and tried.

I just made it this morning, it is delicious, thanks Billy.

I assembled the ingredients. Pretty easy, all you need are the
ingredients and a fork, a tablespoon and a mug.
http://i38.tinypic.com/2hzdr6.jpg

After you mix up the dry ingredients, add the wet.
http://i33.tinypic.com/bfnu4z.jpg

Bake in the microwave for 3 minutes.
http://i33.tinypic.com/5ygfit.jpg

Hot out of the oven.
http://i37.tinypic.com/osyatd.jpg

Nice texture and moist.
http://i33.tinypic.com/1zw24wy.jpg

The only thing is the chips do sink to the bottom of the cup. I'd
recommend either turning the cake out, or just dig down to the bottom
of the cup.

I know, I know. I need nice coffee mugs. It's on my list.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 9/20

koko wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
> wrote:
>
>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
>> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
>
> Recipe snipped and tried.
>
> I just made it this morning, it is delicious, thanks Billy.
>
> I assembled the ingredients. Pretty easy, all you need are the
> ingredients and a fork, a tablespoon and a mug.
> http://i38.tinypic.com/2hzdr6.jpg
>
> After you mix up the dry ingredients, add the wet.
> http://i33.tinypic.com/bfnu4z.jpg
>
> Bake in the microwave for 3 minutes.
> http://i33.tinypic.com/5ygfit.jpg
>
> Hot out of the oven.
> http://i37.tinypic.com/osyatd.jpg
>
> Nice texture and moist.
> http://i33.tinypic.com/1zw24wy.jpg
>
> The only thing is the chips do sink to the bottom of the cup. I'd
> recommend either turning the cake out, or just dig down to the bottom
> of the cup.
>
> I know, I know. I need nice coffee mugs. It's on my list.
>
> koko
> There is no love more sincere than the love of food
> George Bernard Shaw
> www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
> updated 9/20

It looks wonderful and I can smell the aroma of the hot chocolate dough
all the way in New York.

Why is there a Bouncing Ball in the flour in the first picture?

"Margaret Suran" > wrote in message
...
> koko wrote:
>> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG
>>> CAKE
>>
>> Recipe snipped and tried. I just made it this morning, it is delicious,
>> thanks Billy.
>>
>> I assembled the ingredients. Pretty easy, all you need are the
>> ingredients and a fork, a tablespoon and a mug.
>> http://i38.tinypic.com/2hzdr6.jpg
>>
>> After you mix up the dry ingredients, add the wet.
>> http://i33.tinypic.com/bfnu4z.jpg
>>
>> Bake in the microwave for 3 minutes. http://i33.tinypic.com/5ygfit.jpg
>>
>> Hot out of the oven. http://i37.tinypic.com/osyatd.jpg
>>
>> Nice texture and moist. http://i33.tinypic.com/1zw24wy.jpg
>>
>> The only thing is the chips do sink to the bottom of the cup. I'd
>> recommend either turning the cake out, or just dig down to the bottom
>> of the cup. I know, I know. I need nice coffee mugs. It's on my list.
>> koko
>> There is no love more sincere than the love of food
>> George Bernard Shaw
>> www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
>> updated 9/20
>
> It looks wonderful and I can smell the aroma of the hot chocolate dough
> all the way in New York.
>
> Why is there a Bouncing Ball in the flour in the first picture?

Brown egg

Dimitri

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Margaret Suran" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Why is there a Bouncing Ball in the flour in the first picture?
>
> Brown egg
>

Funny how 2 dimensions plays tricks on the eyes. I was wondering what the
funnel was used for sitting in the bowl of chocolate chips until I realized
it was a little bowl with vanilla flavoring in it.

Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Margaret Suran" > wrote in message

>>
>> Why is there a Bouncing Ball in the flour in the first picture?
>
> Brown egg
>
> Dimitri

OOOHHHH, Sorry. I was looking for something that would make the
Chocolate Cake dangerous and I thought the ball (or egg) was it.

Margaret Suran wrote:
> Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> "Margaret Suran" > wrote in message
>
>>>
>>> Why is there a Bouncing Ball in the flour in the first picture?
>>
>> Brown egg
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> OOOHHHH, Sorry. I was looking for something that would make the
> Chocolate Cake dangerous and I thought the ball (or egg) was it.
>
>
I think the danger is that this recipe makes it possible, with minimal
effort, to have freshly-made chocolate cake in about 5 minutes ;D

On Sat 20 Sep 2008 02:38:35p, Janet Baraclough told us...

> The message >
> from flitterbit > contains these words:
>
>> I think the danger is that this recipe makes it possible, with minimal
>> effort, to have freshly-made chocolate cake in about 5 minutes ;D
>
> I reckon it's worse than that..you could have a freshly made
> chocolate every five minutes for the rest of your life (which might not
> be long).
>
> Janet
>

LOL! Or at least 'til you burned out the microwave. :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright

*******************************************
Date: Saturday, 09(IX)/20(XX)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
Countdown till Veteran's Day
7wks 2dys 8hrs 31mins
*******************************************
2 + 2 = 5 for extremely large values of 2.
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Janet Baraclough wrote:
>
> The message >
> from flitterbit > contains these words:
>
> > I think the danger is that this recipe makes it possible, with minimal
> > effort, to have freshly-made chocolate cake in about 5 minutes ;D
>
> I reckon it's worse than that..you could have a freshly made
> chocolate every five minutes for the rest of your life (which might not
> be long).
>
> Janet

Hey chocolate, the dark sort anyway, is good for the health!
Antioxidants and/or the pure pleasure of the thing...take your pick

Janet Baraclough wrote:
> The message >
> from flitterbit > contains these words:
>
>> I think the danger is that this recipe makes it possible, with minimal
>> effort, to have freshly-made chocolate cake in about 5 minutes ;D
>
> I reckon it's worse than that..you could have a freshly made
> chocolate every five minutes for the rest of your life (which might not
> be long).
>
> Janet
>
>
Heh -- that hadn't yet occurred to me ;D

Billy wrote:
>
> Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World
> 5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
> 1 Coffee Mug
> 4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
> 4 tablespoons sugar
> 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
> 1 egg
> 3 tablespoons milk
> 3 tablespoons oil
> 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
> some nuts (optional)
> Small splash of vanilla
> Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
> thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
> Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
> Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake
> will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
> Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
> EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)
> And why , is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
> Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
> time of the day or night!


I thought I'd note that I checked in with a newgroup that has to do with
quilting, and this recipe is making the rounds there. It's not often
that someone comes up with something, a recipe or technique, that's new
and brilliant and that works. I mean, people come up with new recipes
all the time, but microwave chocolate cake is newer than usual. I'm
going to spread this around either further.


--Lia

Billy wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:16:48 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Billy wrote:
>>> On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:33 -0400, Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom>
>>> wrote:
>
>> I have recently seen that recipe on one of my cooking lists. You,
>> however, make it sound most dangerous.... Do I dare try it?...
>
> You will invest maybe fifty cents in ingredients....and 3000
> calories...why not?
>
> <VBG!!>
>
>
The former is the least of my worries.... :-)

--
Jean B.

Dimitri wrote:
>
> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dimitri wrote:
>>>
>>> "Billy" <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I have never tried this....but boy...I bet I will tomorrow
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> <recipe Snipped>
>>>
>>> I made it this morning - Nice recipe especially for the grandkids to
>>> make.
>>> The chocolate chips did not disperse properly but I used a very large
>>> mug.
>>> The texture was not cake like but more "bread like"
>>>
>>> Nonetheless a fun recipe.
>>>
>>> Next time a smaller mug.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>>
>> I was wondering about the mug size. What size do you suggest?
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
>
> I would think a 12 to 14 ounce mug.
>
> IIRC mugs are historically 1.5 cups or thereabouts.
>
> Dimitri
>
Thanks. I might be tempted to use a Pyrex measuring cup then.
That is, IF I can't just forget this whole concept!


--
Jean B.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> Kathleen > wrote:
>
>>> This sounds weird enough to be worth a go. Is baking cocoa something
>>> special? Have never heard the term before.
>> Some people call hot chocolate-flavored milk "cocoa".
>
>
> I think it's worded that way to discourage people from asking, "Is that
> like Nestle's Quik that you just add to milk to make chocolate milk?"
>
> Unsweetened cocoa powder--same thing as baking cocoa.
>
> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.

OK, so use half an egg.
Oh . . .

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.

I just tried one a little while ago. Very good!
Yeah, a little heavy on the egg, which I think is fine, but it probably
leads to the tougher texture. I'd also probably dirty another cup and
pre-mix the wet ingredients next time. If you did that, you could make
two, with a single egg... (OK, that *would* take three cups)

Dave

On Mon 22 Sep 2008 08:35:48p, Dave Bell told us...

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
>> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.
>
> I just tried one a little while ago. Very good!
> Yeah, a little heavy on the egg, which I think is fine, but it probably
> leads to the tougher texture. I'd also probably dirty another cup and
> pre-mix the wet ingredients next time. If you did that, you could make
> two, with a single egg... (OK, that *would* take three cups)
>
> Dave
>

Since there is no leavening, it's depending solely on the egg for the rise.
It would be interesting to know the result of making two cups of cake with
only one egg, or "half an egg" for one cup. The rubbery or tougher texture
may be due to over cooking. Just like over warming a roll makes it
rubbery.

M/W wattages vary considerably. There was no mention of what wattage was
used in the original creation of the recipe. Many current recipes are
based on a 1000 watt unit, however, there is no "average" across the market
today. Some are 900, some 1000, some 1200, and mine happens to be 1350
watts. I would try making adjustments to the "speed" moreso than the time.

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Dave Bell wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
>> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.
>
> I just tried one a little while ago. Very good!
> Yeah, a little heavy on the egg, which I think is fine, but it probably
> leads to the tougher texture. I'd also probably dirty another cup and
> pre-mix the wet ingredients next time. If you did that, you could make
> two, with a single egg... (OK, that *would* take three cups)
>
> Dave

There is no baking soda or baking powder in the recipe, so the egg may
be used to help the cake rise. That is just a guess on my part.

Becca

On Tue 23 Sep 2008 09:37:48a, Becca told us...

> Dave Bell wrote:
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>>> A lot of egg for that amount of other stuff.
>>> Sounds interesting; something Youngster might like.
>>
>> I just tried one a little while ago. Very good!
>> Yeah, a little heavy on the egg, which I think is fine, but it probably
>> leads to the tougher texture. I'd also probably dirty another cup and
>> pre-mix the wet ingredients next time. If you did that, you could make
>> two, with a single egg... (OK, that *would* take three cups)
>>
>> Dave
>
> There is no baking soda or baking powder in the recipe, so the egg may
> be used to help the cake rise. That is just a guess on my part.
>
> Becca
>

You're quite right. The egg is the only leavening agent in the recipe.
Cutting back on it or eliminating it will probably give less than desirable
results.

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