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5 minute chocolate cake

A super speedy chocolate cake, which tastes great served hot or cold...

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 43 Ratings
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  • Recipe:

    Recipe sent in by Vivien

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Serves 6
  • Freezable

Preparation

Total time
10 Mins
Preparation time
5 Mins
Cooking time
5 Mins
  • 175g sugar

  • 110ml boiling water

  • 25g cocoa powder

  • 55ml vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • 55ml milk

  • 175g self-raising flour

  1. Put the cocoa into a small bowl or cup and pour on the boiling water, mix well

  2. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds and then stir well again

  3. Put the flour and sugar into a bowl, add the cocoa mixture, milk, oil and egg - mix well

  4. Pour the batter into a greased 8" inch wide microwave-proof dish and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes

  5. Cooking times may vary depending on how powerful your microwave is, if it doesn't look cooked, microwave for a further minute

  6. Let it cool in the dish, then top with fresh raspberries and a dollop of cream

You will need

Microwave - This one from Toshiba is powerful AND energy-efficient. You can find it at Amazon for £94.99.

Microwave-proof dish - This convenient set of four mini stoneware rectangular dishes are fabulously colourful and you can get them at Amazon for a great price of £14.99.

Reviews

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 43 Ratings
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  • Daisy M(7)

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    yummy

    Reviewed on 14/01/21

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    can we use chocolate instead of cocoa

    Reviewed on 12/09/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    This recipe is so easy and is very tasty. The whole house smells of lovely chocolate.

    Reviewed on 19/11/15

  • Brenda M(30)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Super easy to make and super delicious! Very moorish and definitely satisfies any sweet tooth cravings :)

    Reviewed on 06/11/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    This sounds so easy and i have all the ingredients in the house - seems silly not to try it!!

    Reviewed on 21/10/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Delicious cake that is rich and moist

    Reviewed on 20/10/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Does what it says on the tin - even I couldn't mess it up! :)

    Reviewed on 02/10/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    First time we have ever used the microwave to cook a cake. Found this very easy to make.Kids enjoyed it and loved the fact it was so quick to see the end result. Although it did taste nice just not sure if i like the microwave way to cook

    Reviewed on 12/09/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Looks quickly and easy, definately worth a try

    Reviewed on 24/08/15

  • Pm L(3)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    my little one loved this,it was so easy and quick to make

    Reviewed on 06/08/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    This quick and easy recipe is a favourite in our house! Thanks for submitting!

    Reviewed on 06/08/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Easy, fast and delicious!

    Reviewed on 14/04/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Great for a quick yummy fix

    Reviewed on 23/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    This went down a treat with the whole family, it'll be being made regularly from now on x

    Reviewed on 16/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Truly delicious and so easy to make... my hubby even says he's going to give it a try!

    Reviewed on 15/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.

    I feel like baking a cake the normal way is more fun and reliable!!!

    Reviewed on 14/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Great with strawberries too, very quick easy recipe just what was needed after a walk

    Reviewed on 14/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    AMAZED how easy this was to make!!

    Reviewed on 12/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Yummy cake, so quick and easy to make

    Reviewed on 05/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Just made it, oh so delicious, can't stop eating!!!

    Reviewed on 04/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Absolutely fabulous...I'm in chocolate heaven!

    Reviewed on 02/03/15

  • Jan M(81)

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    gave this a try at the weekend when I had a craving for chocolate and it turned out really well. Very quick and easy :) Unfortunately my lot ate it before I could take a pic :)

    Reviewed on 02/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Very easy and fast to make .. This is the first fast reciepe of the cake I have tried and suceeded .. Loved this cake .. But it dont look like the peice shown in picture , ( creamy part ). Worth try..

    Reviewed on 27/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Takes no time at all, with no compromise on taste and flavor.

    Reviewed on 26/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Delicious! :)

    Reviewed on 23/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.

    Help am making as we speak and it's still gooey on the bottom after a further 1.5 mins! Have two desperate young cooks eager to eat it...

    Reviewed on 20/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Nice enough, but a bit dry so needs a sauce or ice cream with it. Very quick though with no special ingredients required so great for an 'emergency' pud!

    Reviewed on 19/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Fantastic delicious cake!! Highly recommend!!

    Reviewed on 18/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    So yummy and easy

    Reviewed on 16/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Quick and easy, simple instructions so this cake is great if you need a sweet fix and you're short on time, thanks for sharing!!!

    Reviewed on 13/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    So quick and easy for a chocolate fix!

    Reviewed on 05/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    omg this is superb!! and i added more cocoa and it wasnt dry as a result!!!

    Reviewed on 05/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Really lovely if you need a quick choc fix! I had to make it twice, as the first time I overcooked it. But second time worked very well, and lovely with vanilla ice cream.

    Reviewed on 02/02/15

  • Gerri T

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Super easy to make and thoroughly enjoyed by my friend as a birthday treat.

    Reviewed on 31/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Super easy and VERY tasty! Love it.

    Reviewed on 29/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I only have hot chocolate powder, not Cocoa. Would it still work? And would I have to adjust the sugar quantities?

    Reviewed on 29/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Something this easy for the kids to make shouldn't be so tasty!

    Reviewed on 27/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Had this tonight with custard. Kids love it they think it's great that we can do it so fast like magic.

    Reviewed on 27/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I saw this recipe and could not wait to try. It is so quick and tasty. Will be doing this more.

    Reviewed on 27/01/15

  • caroline d(285)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Love the fact it is so fast for busy people. Perfect treat for all of us.

    Reviewed on 27/01/15

  • Rebecca B(27)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    chocolate cake in the microwave - so speedy - you can't get better than this for a quick dessert when the kids ask for chocolate cake.

    Reviewed on 26/01/15

  • Tina H(357)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I made this with a 4 year old " helper" it is so easy to make, tastes divine and most importantly it's ready to eat within minutes, simply gorgeous with ice cream!!

    Reviewed on 26/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Picture looked amazing I had to make this. It was so good, the children and me loved eating it, thanks Netmums!

    Reviewed on 21/01/15

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