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!
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!
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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