Menu Monday: Instant Chocolate Cake

At our annual family Easter Egg Hunt, there were snow flurries. But, we had a great time anyway and barely event noticed the cold.

* = new recipe
:) = recommended
:( = not recommended

Friday

• ? (I don't remember!)
• Egg-free vanilla cupcakes with Lemonade Cream Cheese Frosting

Saturday 

• Easter Dinner/Birthday party with family = :) :) :)

Sunday

• Blackened Salmon
• Roast Rosemary Carrots

• Buttered 'Bruckle Brouts' (the baby's work for Brussel Sprouts)
• Wild Rice Blend (Thanks Trader Joes! We miss you.) = :)
• Tomb Rolls (Thanks Aunt B. We will make these again!) = :) :) :)

Tonight 

• Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps = :):):)
• Steamed Broccoli
• Cantaloupe
• Instant Chocolate Cake (This wasn't out of this world, but it was really fun and worth a try when you have an "instant" chocolate craving. = :) :) :)

Instant Chocolate Cake

• 1/2 cup flour, 
• 2/3 cup sugar 
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 
• 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons milk, 
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Whisk in a bowl until smooth. In a greased/sprayed ramekin/custard cup/mug, add a few chocolate chips, pecans/walnuts/marshmallow, etc. Scoop in 1/3 cup of cake batter. Microwave until puffed, about 1 minute (or less if you like gooey chocolate cake like we do.)

I didn't have the idea to add the extras like choco chip, marshmallows, and nuts until after the kids went to bed. I had some leftover batter, so I whipped up another for Trevin and me to share. I'm sure glad I did that!

*Note: I'm sure any cake batter would do. We will try an egg-free version next time.