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Have you seen that e-mail going around with a recipe for a chocolate cake you make in a mug in the microwave? It's called the most dangerous recipe ever, because it means chocolate cake is five minutes away. I tried it and wasn't that crazy about it. I don't find it that dangerous either. In fact, I think it's just the opposite because it makes a relatively small portion. When I have a raging sweet tooth I'm liable to make an 8x8 or even 13x9 pan of brownies and eat the whole thing. A recipe that only makes two portions is a solution, not a danger!
So, back to the recipe. As I said, I didn't much like it. This recipe, for microwave brownies is a lot better! It makes an 8x8 pan but is easy to halve, which is what I did, and it is delicious. It is from George Duran's show on the Food Network, Ham on the Street. I skipped the chocolate chips and added pecan halves on top.
Microwave Brownies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate I used bittersweet chocolate
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Put the butter and chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to melt the chocolate. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar.
In a large bowl sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add the egg and chocolate mixtures along with the vanilla and stir well to combine.
Spray an 8 by 8 by 2-inch or 8-inch round microwave-safe glass pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan, spread it out evenly, and scatter the chocolate chips on top.
Cook on high for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before cutting and eating.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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4 comments:
Hey! As a poor and busy college student living in the dorms, I have to tell you that this is possibly the most excellent recipe I've ever seen!
Hi Abby! George Duran did this segment of the show from a college dorm room so I guess he knew his market! It really is delicious. Give it a try and let me know how it comes out!
I agree with you on that 5 minute microwave cake thing. I really didn't like it at all.
I can't wait to try this one though. At least its got real butter in it...a must as far as I'm concerned.
@Prunella Farquar - These are pretty good. Lots of room to improvise, too. Next time I make them I plan to add a little peppermint extract. Always good to have a quickie chocolate dessert recipe in the repetoire, so I hope you like them! Thanks for the comment!
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