Basic Microwaveable Cake
Steps
In mixer bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder , salt and vanilla.
Add eggs , milk and shortening.
Beat at low speed till mixed.
Beat at medium speed 2 minutes , scraping bowl occasionally.
Spread batter in a 8-by-1 1 / 2 waxed-paper lined round cake dish.
Micro-cook , uncovered , on medium 6 minutes , rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes.
Increase power to 100 percent.
Micro-cook , uncovered , 1 1 / 2 to 5 minutes or until done.
Cool on a wire rack 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Cool thoroughly on rack.
Other flavorings can be substituted for the mint , or it can be left out entirely.
Ingredients
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, eggs, milk, shortening