Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2012

Finally! A microwaved cake! I tried other recipes here (ones that require the conventional oven, with preheating process) but used my microwave oven, and the result was not that pleasing: the cake turned out soggy, or parts of it were uncooked! I haven't tried making this yet, but here's a tip to anyone who wants to make cakes from the conventional oven recipes and bake 'em in the microwave oven: reduce the water content in the recipe by 1/3. That way you won't get a soggy cake after the specified cooking time. AND! don't overcook the cake in the microwave, or else it'll dry up after the standing time and you'll get a hard cake instead of a soft, sliceable one. A 15- or 30-second excess time on high can spell DISASTER to your microwaved cake! Happy Baking!

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LizMilitar

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2012

This cake was AMAZING... very moist and yummy!

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LANGSTON410

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Marshville, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

Sorry but I tried the chocolate/cherry cake 3 times using a stoneware bundt cake pan. Twice in my 1.58Kw microwave and once at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes in a conventional oven. The results were terrible. The microwave left the cake wet like pudding at the top with a rubbery texture. The oven version, though not wet but too moist and then the next day...rubbery. Too bad.

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BJV573

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

Although easy to make, this cake wasn't for me. For some reason it turned out drier and hard on the bottom but the rest of the cake had a more rubbery consistency. Since there is no heat, it had an anemic look so you have to use icing. I tasted it again the next day but it was dry and somewhat tasteless except for the apple pie filling pieces. I wouldn't make again. I made with the apple pie filling and applesauce.

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Diane

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2011

I thought this was pretty neat the way it cooked up so quickly! I didn't really follow the recipe though so I don't know if I can review it fairly. I did the same steps but I changed the ingredients. I only had a white cake mix, so I followed the review of another reviewer and used white cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 can of cherry pie filling, 1/2 cup applesauce, and about maybe a cup of chocolate chips. I cooked them in oversized mugs and they turned out great! Very moist and tasty! I even had funfetti icing which added even more taste! Thanks for a fun, easy recipe to play with!

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GSWOODY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Living In: Pittsboro, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2011

Could not be easier! I made this for my niece's birthday (because I needed something quick) and it was a hit. I used Spice Cake with Apple Pie Filling and it was delicious. Serve warm.

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kylesmom

Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2011

This was delicious. Very good warm! I sprinkled cinnamon and sugar over the top which made it even better.

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Adam D. Amos

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greencastle, Indiana, USA

Living In: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: May 25, 2011

Great idea! I've made this a few times in different variations and they've all been great. I followed the idea on a previous review and made them in coffee mugs. It works great. I just keep the leftover batter in the fridge and use as I need it. My kids love this; it's easy enough for them to make and cook. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

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rynni25

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2011

This was such a great, quick dessert! I followed the recipe, added a bit of cinnamon, and topped it with the vanilla glaze recipe on this site. It was fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

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RueAnn

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2011

I used mugs and found the cake to be... how to best describe it... dry but also gooey - nothing like the traditional method. My boyfriend and I ate only 3 out of the 12 mugs that were made. We usually love cake, but this was too different for us.

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