Chocolate Lava Microwave Cake???

[JaimeQ]

See, I tried it in the fluted stone and the whole thing fell apart when I flipped it out. The cake tasted cooked through but it was a mess. Maybe I didn't let it cool long enough? I followed the recipe, I think it cooled 5 or 10 minutes. That experience made me really reluctant to demo it... but the quickness and ease, and possibility of selling lots of rice cookers makes it a great add on for a chocolate bliss show with a high guest turn out.

I think mine ended up sitting longer than that, cause the guests where busy looking at the catalog. I made sure I sprayed the fluted stone really well. I also ended up cooking it longer than 9 minutes.

 

[JaimeQ]

This was the recipe I followed when I did it in the fluted stone.

INCREDIBLE 12 MINUTE CAKES!!

Just follow these simple steps:
1. Brush your pan with vegetable oil with a pastry brush
2. Mix eggs and pie filling in Batter Bowl (a whisk works for most)
3. Add cake mix and blend well with Mix n Scraper.
4. Pour batter into pan and microwave on high for 12 - 13 minutes
5. Let cool 10 minutes and invert on platter

If you do not have a Carousel, rotate 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Check with a cake tester and if not
done then cook 1 minute more each time before testing again.

 

[deliciousdiva]

small BB or Large?Can I use the small BB that came in my kit? So I just mix the cake according to package instructions,(egg, oil, water) dollop a whole can of frosting into it and micro 9 min?

 

[feather18]

That was a question of mine too, in the ones in the Rice cooker, you make the cake to the directions?? I have a fluted pan, and i want to do the micro cakes, but without the pie filling(dont like it)
But would those recipes work in the fluted pan?

 

[chefheidi2003]

I just wanted to share something. Tonight I made a microwave lava cake but I didn't add the right amount of icing because I just wanted enough to help my cake not dry out. I then cut it into cubes and used it in a peanut butter cup trifle. It was so good, quick and nice that it didn't heat up my kitchen. I just thought that I would share that with everyone.

 

[dwyerkim]

YEAH! I did this at a show tonight... first time I've ever made this cake (my micro doens't have a turntable so I was reluctant to make it at home, plus then I would eat a whole cake which doesn't help me at all!). I was a little nervous tipping it out but it came out great, people were in awe, and I haven't scoured the orders to closely yet (just got home!) but I know I sold at least one rice cooker due to the cake, and I know I sold at least one celebrate plate, which I put the cake on. I did have a little bit stick in the cooker, and when I washed it at home I discovered it was dry cake mix that hadn't mixed in. So just FYI, mix it up well, though no one was the wiser with mine.

I also used the cake baking as a good way to time the closing of my show... put the cake in the micro then went into doing my why bag, the tool pass game, and then info about orders, warranties, etc. The cake was done about the same time I was done talking--so then I could direct everyone to serve themselves while I set up to do orders.

 

[KimoMakano]

Aloha,
I just tried the Molton Lava Cake in the Rice Cooker and to be honest, it didn't come out that well. I used a chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting for 9 minutes. It sort smelled while cooking and my son complained of the smell. When it came out I fipped it and it looked like all the frosting went to one side. It was lopsided and the frosting almost smelled burnt.
Any suggestions??

 

[dwyerkim]

Aloha,
I just tried the Molton Lava Cake in the Rice Cooker and to be honest, it didn't come out that well. I used a chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting for 9 minutes. It sort smelled while cooking and my son complained of the smell. When it came out I fipped it and it looked like all the frosting went to one side. It was lopsided and the frosting almost smelled burnt.
Any suggestions??

Do you have a turntable in your microwave? It sounds like it cooked unevenly and somehow the frosting migrated to the side of the pan rather than staying in the middle. Did you place the frosting square in the middle? Did it sit at all before it went in the microwave (I'm thinking maybe that would give the frosting more time to "sink" and move around). Before giving up on it, I would try it again, seems like people have pretty good luck with it. I would definitely do it with a turntable though--I personally don't have a turntable in my micro so I've only made this once at a party (major risk since I hadn't tried it at home) but it came out fine.

 

[KimoMakano]

Yes, my micro has a turntable. What I didn't do was place the frosting in the middle. I didn't see that in the recipe I found. One other thing that did happen that I forgot to mention. I had started the cake and a couple minutes into it we blew a fuse and I had to reset it. I wasn't sure how long it had cooked so I might have overcooked it. 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.

 

[KimoMakano]

Okay, I tried it again and it came out much better this time. Funny that the original recipe I found didn't mention that the frosting needed to be put in the middle.
Oh well, I have a show tonight and think I will add this in.

 

[smallfarmmom]

Ok, if you have used the batter bowl and it turned out, can I use the large micro cooker. I thought the cake would only work in the rice cooker b/c it has a lid and the micro cooker lids have air vents.

 

[pamperedposey]

When you make the cake in the Rice Cooker Plus you don't put the lid on. You just mix the cake, glop on half a can of frosting and put it in the microwave for 9-11 minutes. I usually let it cool for about 15 minutes and flip.

If you use the Fluted Stone you spray (with Kitchen Spritzer) or brush with the Basting Brush, add the batter and whole jar of frosting glopped around but not mixed in and microwave for 12-14 minutes. Let it cool (I still do 15 minutes) and flip. I have heard that you can flip them onto your plate right after you take it out of the microwave but just don't lift the RC or Stone for about 15 minutes. It's supposed to stick less to the stone that way, but I never tried it.

If you try it at a show and it doesn't turn out great. Don't worry about it. You just tell people that everyone's microwaves are different so there is no way to predict how it will turn out. No matter how it looks it still usually tastes good and you will almost always sell more Rice Cookers or Fluted Stones.

Haven't tried the Batter Bowl yet, but will soon.

Hope this helps clarify things a little.

 

[smallfarmmom]

Thank you Cindy

 

[dwyerkim]

When you make the cake in the Rice Cooker Plus you don't put the lid on. You just mix the cake, glop on half a can of frosting and put it in the microwave for 9-11 minutes. I usually let it cool for about 15 minutes and flip.

If you use the Fluted Stone you spray (with Kitchen Spritzer) or brush with the Basting Brush, add the batter and whole jar of frosting glopped around but not mixed in and microwave for 12-14 minutes. Let it cool (I still do 15 minutes) and flip. I have heard that you can flip them onto your plate right after you take it out of the microwave but just don't lift the RC or Stone for about 15 minutes. It's supposed to stick less to the stone that way, but I never tried it.

If you try it at a show and it doesn't turn out great. Don't worry about it. You just tell people that everyone's microwaves are different so there is no way to predict how it will turn out. No matter how it looks it still usually tastes good and you will almost always sell more Rice Cookers or Fluted Stones.

Haven't tried the Batter Bowl yet, but will soon.

Hope this helps clarify things a little.

I did it in the stone at home and it fell apart when I tipped it out. I think I didn't let it cool long enough. But when I did the rice cooker at a show it barely cooled and came out fine. So I guess some of it is luck!

 

[salthechef]

It's made in the Rice Cooker Plus. So if you search for Rice Cooker recipes, it will be among the other recipes.

It's basically a boxed cake and half a can of frosting. Make the cake mix in the cooker and drop dollops of the frosting over the mix (in center). Cook in micro for about 9 minutes. You should have a rotating tray in the micro.

Turn over onto a plate that is NOT flat (lava will spill over!).

I tried that once after another consultant told me about it, and it turned out very dry on top, and no lava. Do you put the lid on it?

 

[salthechef]

and, only half of the can of frosting?

 

[KimoMakano]

When you make the cake in the Rice Cooker Plus you don't put the lid on. You just mix the cake, glop on half a can of frosting and put it in the microwave for 9-11 minutes. I usually let it cool for about 15 minutes and flip.
.

No lid?? That is the first I have heard about that. How does the result differ?

 

[chefheidi2003]

I didn't see a difference in the result either way but it cooks in the same amount of time so that is why I don't use the lid. Also as far as using a plate that is not flat...use the celebrate plate if you have one. It was one way to use another product.

 

[PC_CPR]

Sal,
I've always put the lid on. Did you flip the cake? Cause when it first comes out--the top is "dry" and the frosting is at the bottom. But after flipping it onto the plate there is no dry cake. 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.I just did this cake again last night--with great results!

 

[PC_CPR]

Just a P.S. with the Rice Cooker, I can flip the cake almost immediately. I usually do NOT wait longer than 5 minutes. It comes out fine. The ONLY time it didn't come out perfect was at my mother-in-law's cause she has a very small microwave--it baked half of the cake. She still loved it!P.S. #2 -- Someone should try to do it on the micro steamer--but I'm scared! The plastic on the Rice Cooker is sturdier than on the steamer, too. I've tried it on the batter bowl and it works fine--except it dirties another bowl unlike the Rice Cooker where you mix it all in the same container.

 

[PC_CPR]

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.

 

[KimoMakano]

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.

 

[chefmelody]

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! Now I cook it on 80% power at 9 minutes and it comes out perfect every time.

 

[feather18]

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!!

 

[dwyerkim]

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!!

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.

 

[KimoMakano]

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!

 

[feather18]

Yep! Thanks yall for the help!! I will probally buy just regular chocolate.. Or DEVILS CHOCOLATE!! YUMMMM!! The more chocolate the better!!!!