Microwave Chocolate Snack Cake

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (i use ghirardelli brand)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salt, to taste (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt.
• 2 stir in oil, cold water, vinegar, and vanilla until blended well.
• 3 pour into an ungreased 8" microwave safe square baking pan.
• 4 microwave on high for about 6-8 minutes, turning the dish every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean when inserted near the center.
• 5 for sauce:in a 1 quart microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder until combined well.
• 6 stir in water and a dash of salt (if using).
• 7 microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture comes to a boil.
• 8 once it hit the boiling point, cook another 1 minute more.
• 9 stir in butter and vanilla and mix well.
• 10 slice cake into squares and serve the warm sauce over the still warm cake.
• 11 i like to add some sprinkles, shredded coconut,or chopped nuts on top too.