1/3 c MW Cake Mix; tightly packed
1 1/2 tb Water
1 tb Beaten egg*
*Add 1 T beaten egg with water. Egg substitute makes an easy
alternative to the beaten egg. Leftover beaten egg can be added to
scrambled eggs or freeze 1 Tablespoon quantities in ice cube trays
and then stor in a plastic freezer bag. Just remove the quantity
needed from the freezer about 15 minutes before using. Directons:
Select a 10 oz. baking dish or MW safe dessert dish. Combine mix,
water, and egg in dish; mix with fork until smooth. MICROWAVE (HIGH),
uncovered, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until no longer doughy, rotating
dish once. YIELD: About 2 servings. Each serving: 198 calories, 3 g
protein, 9 g fat, 27 g carbohydrate, 172 mg sodium, 27 mg
cholesterol. VARIATIONS: CHOCOLATE CAKE: Use 1/3 cup mix, 1
Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, 2 Tablespoons
water, and 1 Tablespoon egg. BANANA CAKE: Use 1/3 cup mix, 2
Tablespoons mashed banana, 1 Tablespoon egg and 1 teaspoon chopped
nuts. CARROT CAKE: Use 1/3 cup mix, 2 Tablespoons carrot baby food, 1
Tablespoon egg, and 1 teaspoon chopped nuts and 1/8 teaspoon
cinnamon. APPLESAUCE CAKE: Use 1/3 cup mix, 2 Tablespoons applesauce,
1 Tablespoon egg and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. STREUSEL COFFEECAKE: Use
1/3 cup mix, 1 Tablespoon water, and 1 Tablespoon egg for batter. For
Streusel Topping, use 1 Tablespoon mix, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/8
teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon chopped nuts. UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE:
Spread 2 Tablespoons fruit spread or perpared pie filling in baking
dish. Mix cake batter in another dish. Spoon over fruit. Increase
MICROWAVE time to 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 minutes. Loosen edges and invert
cake onto serving plate. BROWNIES: Use 1/3 cup mix, 1 Tablespoon
unsweetened cocoa, 1 Tablespoon egg, 1 Tablespoon oil and 1/2
Tablespoon water. Microwave as directed.
Yields
2 Servings