My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the bottom
of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet thingies),
covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2 yes TWO
minutes!!

She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her husband
loves it

Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out, but
I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I don't make
many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> yes TWO minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option


Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.

https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/

Cheri

On 24 Nov 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the bottom
> of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet thingies),
> covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2 yes TWO
> minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her husband
> loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out, but
> I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I don't make
> many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

My eldest son used to make sponge puddings in the microwave when he lived at
home, so I presume that a cake would not be too different.

His puddings turned out ok, so maybe you should give it a try?

http://cookit.e2bn.org/recipes/1625-...ake-microwave-
recipe.html

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> yes TWO minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option


Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.

https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/

Cheri

==

Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?

"Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
news.com...

On 24 Nov 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the bottom
> of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet thingies),
> covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2 yes TWO
> minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband
> loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out, but
> I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I don't make
> many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

My eldest son used to make sponge puddings in the microwave when he lived at
home, so I presume that a cake would not be too different.

His puddings turned out ok, so maybe you should give it a try?

http://cookit.e2bn.org/recipes/1625-...ake-microwave-
recipe.html

==

Oh!! thanks for that. I think i will give it a try

"Ophelia" wrote in message ...



"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> yes TWO minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option


Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.

https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/

Cheri

==

Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?

Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is a
cake mix?

What is 'angel food'?

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> > yes TWO minutes!!
> >
> > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > husband loves it
> >
> > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>
> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is a
> cake mix?
>
> What is 'angel food'?

An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding a bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food cake.. They typically are baked in a special pan.

A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except that it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag. That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these egg white leavened cakes.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > but
> > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> > yes TWO minutes!!
> >
> > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > tip
> > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > husband loves it
> >
> > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>
> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is
> a
> cake mix?
>
> What is 'angel food'?

An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding a
bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.

A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except that
it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
egg white leavened cakes.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg

==

Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these are
new to me.

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:34:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cheri" wrote in message news > >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > > but
> > > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> > > yes TWO minutes!!
> > >
> > > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > > tip
> > > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > > husband loves it
> > >
> > > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> > > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
> >
> >
> > Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> > using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> > angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
> >
> > https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
> >
> > Cheri
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
> >
> > Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is
> > a
> > cake mix?
> >
> > What is 'angel food'?
>
> An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
> leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
> it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding a
> bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
> cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.
>
> A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except that
> it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
> That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
> egg white leavened cakes.
>
> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg
>
> ==
>
> Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these are
> new to me.

That's a good question. My guess is that it would be fine to just use a box of cake mix without the angel food cake mix. Well that's just my guess.

Angel food cake mix is an interesting product. You add liquid to it and it foams up all by itself - there's no need to beat egg whites. It does this because it contains baking soda and an acid which creates a robust single action leavening i.e., lots of foam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpoT281jVU

Egg yolks can be frozen easily; and they can be used in many custards, if a person needs to use them
up.

N.

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>
>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>> husband loves it
>>
>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?

Extremely well.

Cheri

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>
>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>> husband loves it
>>
>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>
> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is
> a cake mix?
>
> What is 'angel food'?


No, 1-2.3 means 3 TBS of the cake mixture, mixed with 2 TBS of Water, cook 1
minute in microwave. Angel Food Cake that I use in this is a cake mix, then
add the cake mix flavor I like. mix the dry ingredients togethe well and
store in a jar or plastic bag to use.

Cheri

"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:34:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cheri" wrote in message news > >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > > but
> > > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for
> > > 2
> > > yes TWO minutes!!
> > >
> > > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > > tip
> > > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > > husband loves it
> > >
> > > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it
> > > out,
> > > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
> >
> >
> > Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
> > handy,
> > using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> > angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
> >
> > https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
> >
> > Cheri
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
> >
> > Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
> > is
> > a
> > cake mix?
> >
> > What is 'angel food'?
>
> An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
> leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
> it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding
> a
> bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
> cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.
>
> A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except
> that
> it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
> That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
> egg white leavened cakes.
>
> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg
>
> ==
>
> Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these
> are
> new to me.

That's a good question. My guess is that it would be fine to just use a box
of cake mix without the angel food cake mix. Well that's just my guess.

Angel food cake mix is an interesting product. You add liquid to it and it
foams up all by itself - there's no need to beat egg whites. It does this
because it contains baking soda and an acid which creates a robust single
action leavening i.e., lots of foam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpoT281jVU



=====

You can use just any flavor of cake mix, but I like to mix 1 angel food cake
mix with 1 any flavor of cake mix to make it light in texture. Makes for a
quick sweet snack when craving something sweet without ruining your meal
plan.

Cheri

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> yes TWO minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

No but here we can buy small cake mixes that you nuke in a mug.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
news
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>
>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>> husband loves it
>>
>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
> No but here we can buy small cake mixes that you nuke in a mug.

I've seen them in the store, pretty expensive for what they are. Hope you
had a good Thanksgiving Julie.

Cheri

On Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:16:55 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>news
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>>
>>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>>> husband loves it
>>>
>>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>>
>> No but here we can buy small cake mixes that you nuke in a mug.
>
>I've seen them in the store, pretty expensive for what they are. Hope you
>had a good Thanksgiving Julie.

You forgot to wish her a Merry Christmas.

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:29:56 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the bottom
> of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet thingies),
> covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2 yes TWO
> minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her husband
> loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out, but
> I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I don't make
> many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

How bad could it be? Nothing ventured, nothing gained! It's not gonna be exactly like your fave cake recipe (good) but you may have a new quick warm cakey dessert!

John Kuthe...

On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 2:36:36 PM UTC-10, Cheri wrote:
> "dsi1" <dsi> wrote in message
> ...
> On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:34:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > > "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Cheri" wrote in message news > > >
> > > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > > > but
> > > > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > > > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > > > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for
> > > > 2
> > > > yes TWO minutes!!
> > > >
> > > > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > > > tip
> > > > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > > > husband loves it
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it
> > > > out,
> > > > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > > > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
> > >
> > >
> > > Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
> > > handy,
> > > using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> > > angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
> > >
> > > https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
> > >
> > > Cheri
> > >
> > > ==
> > >
> > > Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
> > >
> > > Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
> > > is
> > > a
> > > cake mix?
> > >
> > > What is 'angel food'?
> >
> > An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
> > leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
> > it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding
> > a
> > bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
> > cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.
> >
> > A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except
> > that
> > it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
> > That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
> > egg white leavened cakes.
> >
> > https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these
> > are
> > new to me.
>
> That's a good question. My guess is that it would be fine to just use a box
> of cake mix without the angel food cake mix. Well that's just my guess.
>
> Angel food cake mix is an interesting product. You add liquid to it and it
> foams up all by itself - there's no need to beat egg whites. It does this
> because it contains baking soda and an acid which creates a robust single
> action leavening i.e., lots of foam.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpoT281jVU
>
>
>
> =====
>
> You can use just any flavor of cake mix, but I like to mix 1 angel food cake
> mix with 1 any flavor of cake mix to make it light in texture. Makes for a
> quick sweet snack when craving something sweet without ruining your meal
> plan.
>
> Cheri

I had a microwave cake recently. I felt that I needed some cake or something, anything! My blood sugar was probably too low. Since cutting out carbs, that could be a danger. I got up this morning at 4:00 AM with the same feeling and had some soup and a biscuit. That seemed to hit the spot. I'm not much of a cake eater but it's wonderful to be able to whip up a small portion in around 60 seconds.

"dsi1" wrote in message
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On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:34:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cheri" wrote in message news > >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > > but
> > > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for
> > > 2
> > > yes TWO minutes!!
> > >
> > > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > > tip
> > > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > > husband loves it
> > >
> > > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it
> > > out,
> > > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
> >
> >
> > Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
> > handy,
> > using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> > angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
> >
> > https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
> >
> > Cheri
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
> >
> > Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
> > is
> > a
> > cake mix?
> >
> > What is 'angel food'?
>
> An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
> leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
> it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding
> a
> bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
> cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.
>
> A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except
> that
> it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
> That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
> egg white leavened cakes.
>
> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg
>
> ==
>
> Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these
> are
> new to me.

That's a good question. My guess is that it would be fine to just use a box
of cake mix without the angel food cake mix. Well that's just my guess.

Angel food cake mix is an interesting product. You add liquid to it and it
foams up all by itself - there's no need to beat egg whites. It does this
because it contains baking soda and an acid which creates a robust single
action leavening i.e., lots of foam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpoT281jVU

==

Thanks. I googled and apparently it is sold in all our shops) Heh who
knew))))

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:34:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 7:48:38 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cheri" wrote in message news > >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
> > > but
> > > her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> > > bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> > > thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for
> > > 2
> > > yes TWO minutes!!
> > >
> > > She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
> > > tip
> > > it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> > > husband loves it
> > >
> > > Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it
> > > out,
> > > but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> > > don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
> >
> >
> > Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
> > handy,
> > using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> > angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
> >
> > https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
> >
> > Cheri
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
> >
> > Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
> > is
> > a
> > cake mix?
> >
> > What is 'angel food'?
>
> An angel food cake is a light airy cake that uses beaten egg whites as
> leavening. It's unusual in that it does not use any butter or oil nor does
> it use egg yolks. If you make that cake, you're going to be stuck holding
> a
> bunch of egg yolks. In that regard, the cake should be call a devils food
> cake. They typically are baked in a special pan.
>
> A chiffon cake is typically baked in the same pan and is similar except
> that
> it uses oil and whole eggs. You won't get left holding the egg white bag.
> That's a lot more practical and a chiffon cake is the real angel of these
> egg white leavened cakes.
>
> https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....fL._SX425_.jpg
>
> ==
>
> Thanks. How does that relate to adding it to '1-2-3'? Sorry, all these
> are
> new to me.

That's a good question. My guess is that it would be fine to just use a box
of cake mix without the angel food cake mix. Well that's just my guess.

Angel food cake mix is an interesting product. You add liquid to it and it
foams up all by itself - there's no need to beat egg whites. It does this
because it contains baking soda and an acid which creates a robust single
action leavening i.e., lots of foam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBpoT281jVU



=====

You can use just any flavor of cake mix, but I like to mix 1 angel food cake
mix with 1 any flavor of cake mix to make it light in texture. Makes for a
quick sweet snack when craving something sweet without ruining your meal
plan.

Cheri

==

I don't think I've ever had any or if I've had I don't remember If you
enjoy it, what's not to like))

"dsi1" wrote in message
...


>
> You can use just any flavor of cake mix, but I like to mix 1 angel food
> cake
> mix with 1 any flavor of cake mix to make it light in texture. Makes for a
> quick sweet snack when craving something sweet without ruining your meal
> plan.
>
> Cheri

I had a microwave cake recently. I felt that I needed some cake or
something, anything! My blood sugar was probably too low. Since cutting out
carbs, that could be a danger. I got up this morning at 4:00 AM with the
same feeling and had some soup and a biscuit. That seemed to hit the spot.
I'm not much of a cake eater but it's wonderful to be able to whip up a
small portion in around 60 seconds.

===

What did you make?

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>
>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>> husband loves it
>>
>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?

Extremely well.

Cheri

==

)

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
>> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>
>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>> husband loves it
>>
>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>
>
> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix handy,
> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>
> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>
> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that is
> a cake mix?
>
> What is 'angel food'?


No, 1-2.3 means 3 TBS of the cake mixture, mixed with 2 TBS of Water, cook 1
minute in microwave. Angel Food Cake that I use in this is a cake mix, then
add the cake mix flavor I like. mix the dry ingredients togethe well and
store in a jar or plastic bag to use.

Cheri

==

Oh! So, you can take any cake mix (including your own?), use those
measurements and cook it in the microwave?

Actually that sounds as if it could be really useful !

I think D. might be in for a big shock the next time we go shopping lol I
never go down that aisle)

"Julie Bove" wrote in message news

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
> yes TWO minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

No but here we can buy small cake mixes that you nuke in a mug.

==

That must be like Cheri's 1-2-3 mix?

"Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
news.com...

On 24 Nov 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake, but
> her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the bottom
> of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet thingies),
> covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2 yes TWO
> minutes!!
>
> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to tip
> it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
> husband
> loves it
>
> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out, but
> I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I don't make
> many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option

My eldest son used to make sponge puddings in the microwave when he lived at
home, so I presume that a cake would not be too different.

His puddings turned out ok, so maybe you should give it a try?

http://cookit.e2bn.org/recipes/1625-...ake-microwave-
recipe.html

==

I have this in my folder now thanks I have some cake cooking to do. Yhis
one as well as Cheri's cakes in cups) D. could be mightily pleased lol

On 11/25/2018 5:46 AM, Pamela wrote:

> Of course Angel Cake is available in the UK. How did you miss it?

I did NOT look for it.

> Question is why didn't you Google earlier.

Umm.... cuz angel food cake sucks.

nb

"notbob" wrote in message ...

On 11/25/2018 5:46 AM, Pamela wrote:

> Of course Angel Cake is available in the UK. How did you miss it?

I did NOT look for it.

> Question is why didn't you Google earlier.

Umm.... cuz angel food cake sucks.

nb

==

LOL

Here's a recipe I got at a Pampered Chef party I went to. It sounds gross, but is surprisingly good, if you're into quick and sweet. It's for a pudding cake made in a microwave.

1 packaged chocolate cake mix
1 container chocolate frosting

Make cake according to package, in the largest bowl that will fit into your microwave.
Dump in chocolate frosting, don't stir.
Cook for 11 minutes.

It will be cake on top, chocolate "pudding" on the bottom. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.

> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>
>> You can use just any flavor of cake mix, but I like to mix 1 angel food
>> cake
>> mix with 1 any flavor of cake mix to make it light in texture. Makes for
>> a
>> quick sweet snack when craving something sweet without ruining your meal
>> plan.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I had a microwave cake recently. I felt that I needed some cake or
> something, anything! My blood sugar was probably too low. Since cutting
> out carbs, that could be a danger. I got up this morning at 4:00 AM with
> the same feeling and had some soup and a biscuit. That seemed to hit the
> spot. I'm not much of a cake eater but it's wonderful to be able to whip
> up a small portion in around 60 seconds.

Yes, it's very handy. Low blood sugar it's an awful feeling. I keep grape or
orange glucose tablets handy, they bring the BG up very fast too.

Cheri

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
>>> but her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>>
>>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>>> husband loves it
>>>
>>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>>
>>
>> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
>> handy,
>> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
>> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>>
>> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>>
>> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
>> is a cake mix?
>>
>> What is 'angel food'?
>
>
> No, 1-2.3 means 3 TBS of the cake mixture, mixed with 2 TBS of Water, cook
> 1
> minute in microwave. Angel Food Cake that I use in this is a cake mix,
> then
> add the cake mix flavor I like. mix the dry ingredients togethe well and
> store in a jar or plastic bag to use.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Oh! So, you can take any cake mix (including your own?), use those
> measurements and cook it in the microwave?
>
> Actually that sounds as if it could be really useful !
>
> I think D. might be in for a big shock the next time we go shopping lol I
> never go down that aisle)


I've never used my own for mug cake so don't know, but any mix works.

Cheri

wrote in message
...

Here's a recipe I got at a Pampered Chef party I went to. It sounds gross,
but is surprisingly good, if you're into quick and sweet. It's for a
pudding cake made in a microwave.

1 packaged chocolate cake mix
1 container chocolate frosting

Make cake according to package, in the largest bowl that will fit into your
microwave.
Dump in chocolate frosting, don't stir.
Cook for 11 minutes.

It will be cake on top, chocolate "pudding" on the bottom. Serve hot with
vanilla ice cream.

==

Well! That's different) Thanks)

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> "Ophelia" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cheri" wrote in message news >>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> My radiologist yesterday was telling me that she hasn't time to bake,
>>> but her husband loves cakes! So what she does, is put some jam into the
>>> bottom of a bowl, put cake mix on top (I am assuming it was the packet
>>> thingies), covers it with Clingfilm and cooks it in the microwave for 2
>>> yes TWO minutes!!
>>>
>>> She said that when she takes it out, she turns the bowl upside down to
>>> tip it out and the jam runs down the side of the cake LOL. She said her
>>> husband loves it
>>>
>>> Has anyone here tried that??? I am considering whether to try it out,
>>> but I am not sure I want to mess up my (own) good cake mixture) I
>>> don't make many cakes any more but it sounds a very easy option
>>
>>
>> Sounds like a mug cake, very easy. I keep a bag of the 123 cake mix
>> handy,
>> using different flavors, but I have found that you don't really need the
>> angel food, but it does make it lighter in texture.
>>
>> https://www.kenarry.com/1-2-3-cake/
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Gosh! I have never seen that before?? Does it work well?
>>
>> Sorry I ought to have added, I don't know 1-2-3 cakes but I assume that
>> is a cake mix?
>>
>> What is 'angel food'?
>
>
> No, 1-2.3 means 3 TBS of the cake mixture, mixed with 2 TBS of Water, cook
> 1
> minute in microwave. Angel Food Cake that I use in this is a cake mix,
> then
> add the cake mix flavor I like. mix the dry ingredients togethe well and
> store in a jar or plastic bag to use.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Oh! So, you can take any cake mix (including your own?), use those
> measurements and cook it in the microwave?
>
> Actually that sounds as if it could be really useful !
>
> I think D. might be in for a big shock the next time we go shopping lol I
> never go down that aisle)


I've never used my own for mug cake so don't know, but any mix works.

Cheri
==

Thanks, Cheri. You have been very helpful and I am very grateful. It is
all so new to me)