Most of the recipes I post here are for meals, but you've probably noticed I sprinkle in a few sweet treats now and then, too. I've got another idea that makes not only a yummy little individual dessert that's made in a minute or two in the microwave, but a great gift idea as well! It's called:
Quick Cakes!
All the ingredients are pantry-friendly (shelf-stable), of course!
These make great little birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, and Christmas holiday gifts. I gave these away at Christmastime (as you can see by the poinsettia bow), and they were a HUGE hit!
Plus, they make a fun option for individual cakes at a birthday party! Just imagine everyone getting to mix up their own.
2023 NOTE: I made these cute Quick Cakes recipe cards a few years ago with a company that has changed its platform and no longer facilitates this kind of flexible creativity. So you can either just write the recipes I'll share here on a little index card for gifting, or order the new set I've made using my favorite digital scrapbooking program at this link for professional printing!
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| My new set is on a thick, glossy 8.5x11 scrap page, so you'll just cut them apart like this. Punch holes in the corners, then put a clasp right through them all. |
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| If you're going to gift them, gifting with a cake mix is perfect! |
All right, now we're ready to have a look at these easy recipes!
First, the Helpful Hints:
- Use Betty Crocker cake mixes for best results.
- Stir batter for 1 minute until smooth.
- All recipes can be made in cereal-size bowls. 20-oz. plastic, paper, and foam bowls are great for easy clean-up. They can also be made in large (microwaveable) mugs.
- Microwave cooking times can vary. Adjust time 5-10 seconds if necessary.
M&M FROSTED CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. white cake mix, 1/3 c. water, 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Top with prepared chocolate or vanilla frosting and M&Ms.
CARAMEL TURTLE CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. yellow cake mix, 1/3 c. water, 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Top with chopped pecans, chocolate chips, and warmed caramel topping.
ROCKY ROAD CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. chocolate cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Top with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Microwave an additional 10 seconds to soften the chocolate chips.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. white or yellow cake mix, 1/3 c. water, 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 95 seconds. Top with strawberry jam (or fresh sliced strawberries).
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. chocolate cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Top with coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans. Microwave an additional 10 seconds to soften the chocolate chips.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. chocolate cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Top with mint chocolate chips.
CARROT CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. carrot cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Cool slightly, then frost with prepared cream cheese frosting.
MOLTEN LAVA CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. chocolate cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Place 5 generous teaspoons of hot fudge topping on top. Microwave about 90 seconds. Increase cooking time if fudge topping is cold.
OREO COOKIE CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. white cake mix and 1/3 c. water, and 1 crushed Oreo cookie. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 95 seconds. Sprinkle with another crushed Oreo and prepared whipped topping (or prepared Dream Whip for pantry-friendly version).
LEMON CAKE
Mix together in a cereal-size bowl 1/2 c. lemon cake mix and 1/3 c. water. Stir for 1 minute. Microwave about 90 seconds. Dust warm cake with powdered sugar.
These little recipes are great for parties, too, where everyone makes their own individual cakes.
And I love having them on hand just in case anyone I know needs a little treat. :)
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