Extreme Chocolate Cake
SERVES 2
By using cocoa as the flour, you will have a very delicate cake with extreme
chocolate flavor. Pair it with the Chocolate Ganache recipe on page 115 for true
decadence.
1 egg
1½ tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
teaspoon salt
2½ tablespoons cocoa
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon vanilla
Baked in: 2-cup ramekin or other straight-sided microwave-safe bowl
1. In small bowl or cup, briefly beat egg until almost uniform in color.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
3. Spray 2-cup ramekin with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Pour batter into ramekin and tap base to level batter.
5. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Cake will rise and then settle a little during baking.
6. Gently remove from dish and cool.
7. Ice as desired.