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Chocolate Lava Microwave Cake???

In summary, this conversation is about a Chocolate Lava Microwave Cake recipe, made in a Rice Cooker Plus, which is basically a boxed cake mix and half a can of frosting. The ingredients are mixed in the cooker and then dollops of the frosting are dropped over the mix before being cooked in a microwave for nine minutes. It is also possible to make the cake in the classic
  • #51
KimoMakano said:
But the main thing that didn't seem right was the lopsidedness of the cake.
I was really a little disappointed because I had read so many good things about it. I will definitely try it again.


It's not supposed to be a perfectly shaped cake--that's why it's a molten lava cake--it resembles a volcano. This cake is not about the pretty--it's about the gooey tastiness and the chocolate flowing. If you want to pretty it up--you can try fruit or whip cream or dusting it with powdered sugar. But most guests have told me--they don't see the point since it's a lava cake. They're usually impressed with the quick results and moistness of the cake.
 
  • #52
PC_CPR said:
It's not supposed to be a perfectly shaped cake--that's why it's a molten lava cake--it resembles a volcano. This cake is not about the pretty--it's about the gooey tastiness and the chocolate flowing.

Thanks, but I think what happened was that the first time I made it I tried to distribute the frosting evenly around the cake batter (since the recipe did not instruct to place it in the middle) and what happened was that a large portion of the frosting collected on one side and created a sort of large cavity on that side. I think also probably because it came in direct contact with the side of the cooker it might have overcooked and created the burning smell.

The second time I tried it I put the frosting in the middle and it came out perfect.

Thanks to all for the tips.
 
  • #53
PC_CPR said:
Also, you may need to check your microwave--if it's a big powerful one--use 9 minutes exactly, no more. If it's a smaller micro, I'd leave it for a few minutes more.

Actually, I have a VERY powerful microwave and I have to turn the power down to 80%. The first time I made it, the cake was done after 7-1/2 minutes and was pushing the lid of the rice cooker up and spilling over the sides! :eek: Now I cook it on 80% power at 9 minutes and it comes out perfect every time.
 
  • #54
hey guys! I made the lava cake in the flutted pan last night and it came out so pretty! What I did was made the cake by directions, then took frosting and put 6 spoon fulls around the cake. When i flipped it, it had the the frosting seeping down the sides and into the middle!! YUM! It looked like i iced it!! The only thing was i cooked it for 13 min to be safe, and i think i cooked it to long. Also, what type of cake mix do yall buy? I bought Betty Crocker choc cake with hershey fudge, and it tasted kinda funny. I dont know if it was my Micro, or the cake mix.
My Hubby thought it was too much baking soda in the mix. I wonder if that can happen??
Anyway i was excited that I made it! I brought it to work this morn and everyone was like you are our little "baker".. No my microwave is! HEEHEE!!:p
 
  • #55
feather18 said:
hey guys! I made the lava cake in the flutted pan last night and it came out so pretty! What I did was made the cake by directions, then took frosting and put 6 spoon fulls around the cake. When i flipped it, it had the the frosting seeping down the sides and into the middle!! YUM! It looked like i iced it!! The only thing was i cooked it for 13 min to be safe, and i think i cooked it to long. Also, what type of cake mix do yall buy? I bought Betty Crocker choc cake with hershey fudge, and it tasted kinda funny. I dont know if it was my Micro, or the cake mix.
My Hubby thought it was too much baking soda in the mix. I wonder if that can happen??
Anyway i was excited that I made it! I brought it to work this morn and everyone was like you are our little "baker".. No my microwave is! HEEHEE!!:p
I know baking powder can "turn" and go bad... making things taste funny... maybe you got a bad box of mix? Or maybe it was from cooking a little too long? Sounds like it still came out nice though. I will have to try that cake again.
 
  • #56
feather18 said:
Also, what type of cake mix do yall buy? I bought Betty Crocker choc cake with hershey fudge, and it tasted kinda funny. I dont know if it was my Micro, or the cake mix.
My Hubby thought it was too much baking soda in the mix. I wonder if that can happen??

Congratulations!! In some of my earlier posts in this thread I mention my first "failure" with this recipe. I also used the choc cake with hershey fudge and it had an unpleasant odor. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the ingredients or combination of things, but to be sure I will probably stay away from that mix again. There are plenty of others to try!
 
  • #57
Yep! Thanks yall for the help!! I will probally buy just regular chocolate.. Or DEVILS CHOCOLATE!! YUMMMM!! The more chocolate the better!!!!
 

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