How to Make a Cupcake in the Microwave

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

A lot of people don't bake or get to enjoy homemade desserts as often because they feel like an entire batch is too much effort or even a waste of ingredients. For others, space or time constraints might hinder your cupcake baking efforts, such as in the workplace lunchroom. Yet, there is a simple solution and you don't need to miss out--when you make single cupcakes in the microwave, they are enough to fulfill your sweet tooth. Wow your friends and family with quick cupcakes!

Ingredients

5 leveled tablespoons (45g) of cake mix
3 tablespoons (50ml) of sparkling soda water
1 leveled tablespoon (10ml) of plain yogurt
5 tablespoons (15g) of whipped cream (optional)
1/4 teaspoon (1g = 15 morsels) of chocolate chips (optional)

Steps

1
Gather the ingredients. If you're planning on making this at work or where you study, measure out the cake mix in a small container with a lid, and the yogurt into another. On the way to work or studies, grab some soda water and place it all in the shared fridge in the staff or tea room until needed. Remember to also take along some suitable baking paper to line the cup with, so that it doesn't stick.
2
Mix together the cake mix, yogurt, and most of the soda water in a mixing bowl. Create a smooth consistency – there shouldn't be any lumps. Add the rest of the water and mix in thoroughly.
- If you don't have a bowl, mix straight in the cup, although this will be more challenging. Even a small breakfast bowl is suitable for this cupcake mix.
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3
Lightly spray the microwave-safe cup with non-stick cooking spray or line with baking paper suitable for a microwave. Carefully pour the batter into the cup.
4
Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH. Monitor it closely, as microwaves vary in wattage and temperature.
- The cupcake will be ready when it starts to move away from the sides of the cup and changes from a liquid to forming a firm-looking, sponge-like top. Perform the toothpick test to see if it's done.
5
Allow the cupcake in a cup to cool for 10 minutes. Dress it up with whipped cream and sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top.

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Community Q&A

Question

What is cake mix and where do I get it?

Community Answer

Cake mix is a box of all the dry ingredients you need, you just need to add eggs and other wet ingredients. You can get it from the baking aisle in a grocery store.
Question

Whenever I make a cake, it becomes hard. I mix everything correctly, what is the problem?

Community Answer

Make sure you are not putting it in the microwave for too long. It is best to mix your dry ingredients together first, then slowly add your wet ingredients. Make sure you are mixing the mixture well enough so there are no lumps.
Question

Do you have to add yogurt?

Qamar

Top Answerer

No, but the yogurt helps keep the cake moist and soft.
Question

Do you have to use sparkling soda water?

Lovelife99

Community Answer

You don't have to but it keeps the cupcake nice and fluffy.
Question

What if I don't have any soda water? What can I substitute that will also add fluff and bounce?

Community Answer

You could use lemonade instead of soda water.

Warnings

Cupcake will be hot when you take it out of the microwave.

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Things You'll Need

Non-stick cooking spray or baking paper suitable for a microwave (cut a piece out to take with you if taking to work or studies)
Mixing implement (a teaspoon is fine)
Small mixing bowl. A breakfast bowl is suitable.
Small teacup (about 8 oz) which should be microwave-safe (no metallic paint)
Microwave oven
Serving plate