Microwave Layer Cake- You can make a cake in your microwave? Yes! It only takes about 5 minutes and it tastes amazing. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few simple supplies and your creativity.

Usually, if I make a “baked” dessert in the microwave, it’s a single serving and quite possibly, in a mug. I would have never thought making a layer cake in the microwave would be possible. Well, it’s possible. I mean, you could probably cook/bake anything in the microwave, but, would it be worth eating?

To my surprise and delight, making a whole layer cake in the microwave is possible and more importantly, worth eating.

What Ingredients are Needed?

• Cake Mix
• Milk
• Eggs
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Frosting

Ingredients Notes

Cake Mix

Any flavor will work. Just be sure to stick with a standard size box, for cooking time accuracy.

Milk

Dairy or non-dairy ( almond, cashew, etc) will both work

Plain Greek Yogurt

Sour cream will also work.

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Supplies Needed

• 2- 8 inch microwave safe baking dishes + your favorite way to grease them
• Mixing bowl + Spoon for mixing
• Measuring cups + spoons

Baking Dishes

I used a glass 8 x 8 baking dish ( ex: Pyrex) for ours. I only have one. So, I made the first layer, let it cool a bit, then, removed it from the dish. Then, made the second layer. You can use any type of dish you have on hand, just be sure it’s microwave safe and about 8 to 9 inches in size.

How to Make

• First, make batter. You don’t even need to pull out your big mixer for this cake! A good size mixing bowl and wooden spoon will do the trick.
• Once it’s made, divide the batter evenly into two 8-9 inch greased microwave safe dishes. Cook each one in the microwave at full power for 5 minutes.
• If a toothpick inserted comes out clean, it’s done. If not, cook for just an additional one or two minutes.
• Remember, all microwaves aren’t created equal, so, your cooking time may vary. Once fully done, let the cake layers cool completely before frosting.

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