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Monday, August 15, 2011

One Minute Peanut Butter Cake



Hubby really wanted dessert last night after dinner and requested cake. Normally I am the one with the sweet tooth (I still am.lol) But, due to trying to lose the weight I have packed on, there was no way I wanted to chance making an entire cake. An entire cake that he'd probably eat one or two pieces and I would be forced (yeah, someone is holding a gun to my head) to eat the rest. So, remembering I'd seen a one minute cake on Pinterest, I went in search of it to treat the hubby. I stupidly forgot to take pictures, so I am borrowing hers to illustrate what took place.



So, the recipe comes from Cassie over at Back to Her Roots. She says this cake can be made in one minute  and that consists of 30 seconds mixing and 30 seconds in the miscrowave). We'll see. She did also make a good point. This is an excellent option when you need to focus on portion control.

I have to say that this cake wowed him! It took me no time at all to whip it up after he said how nice a cake would be and he said it was quite tasty and this should be on the keeper list! I love that there isn't a cake sitting around to tempt me.

Oh, and she also has a 90 Second Nutella Cake. I will have that one, one day. Love Nutella.








One Minute Peanut Butter Cake


Serves One

Ingredients:


  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 heaping tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (give or take)

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, baking powder, peanut butter and flour.
  2. Pour batter into a greased ramekin. Microwave for 30 seconds.
  3. While the cake is microwaving, stir together milk and powdered sugar, adding more powdered sugar if necessary to thicken frosting.
  4. Remove cake from ramekin (or don’t), pour frosting over top.



Where I link up:


Beauty and Bedlam


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42 comments:

  1. Quilted CupcakeAugust 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This looks yummy. Going in my "gotta try" file. I so get what you mean by the whole cake begging to get eaten! Thanks for sharing! p.s. found you from Sew Can Do!

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  2. Quilted CupcakeAugust 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This looks yummy. I've been wanting to try this, glad to know it worked. Great idea for portion control. TFS.

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  3. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric StudioAugust 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    yum....peanut butter is a favorite in my house, and this looks super easy. Only thing is I don't have a microwave (a little weird I know ;)! Thanks for linking up to Eat, Grow Sew!

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  4. Just JaimeAugust 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Yum! I'd seen a chocolate version but PB sounds great too! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comAugust 15, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    One minute to peanut butter goodness? I love this! Pinned!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Lovely!! that looks yumm.. Thanks for linking into Colours Dekor.. Hope to see you again next Monday..

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  7. Rose @ Walnut AcreAugust 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love this. Put it in my favorites to try soon. :-)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love this idea! I am like you. I have a sweet tooth, but need to watch my weight. I rarely make dessert because I can't leave it alone. My boys would love having their own personal cake and I would love not having leftovers.:) Thanks so much for sharing!

    Heather

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  9. JillAugust 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Microwave cakes are the best! Brilliant for last minute guests too!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  10. YcatsAugust 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I'm on a diet but I just made this for my husband and he said it was really nice! a definite repeat every couple weeks! will add some chocolate chips next time though. thanks for sharing!

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  11. The Better BakerAugust 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Such an amazing idea! I've made the chocolate one in microwave (baked in a coffee mug) and can't wait to try this pb one too. SO glad you shared! And yes, GREAT for portion control.

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  12. JudyBugAugust 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh you had me at peanut butter. Mr. Dumpling and I both love peanut butter so this is a keeper!

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  13. JulieAugust 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I will have to try this one, looks tasty!

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  14. raising4princessesAugust 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    you had my attention at "one minute" and the cake was the last straw. I'm going to the kitchen now to try this! yummy!

    I just started a new link party on my blog today and I'd be honored if you'd join up with this. http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2011/08/t-time-21-and-link-up.html
    have a lovely day, Maria

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  15. KristinAugust 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love peanut butter. I can't wait to try this very soon!

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  16. LibertyAugust 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Looks yummy!Would be great with this:: http://bit.ly/9SxKcY

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  17. Neha@ All things beautifulAugust 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Sounds great...will try it soon. and nutella cake...even better.

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  18. notyet100August 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Will try this sometime :)

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  19. LeslieAugust 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Yum!!! Great idea, I've gotta try this and check out the Nutella one, too! Thanks for sharing this fun recipe.
    Leslie :)

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  20. MarleeAugust 17, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Wow I think I'm going to drive to the store to buy ingredients right now. This looks FANTASTIC. Love your blog, am a new follower!

    http://marleeindebt.blogspot.com/

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  21. SarahAugust 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Awesome idea! I'm definitely going to try this! New follower from Wednesday Window

    http://mindfullyfrugalmom.blogspot.com

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  22. Jordan McCollumAugust 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This is brilliant! Portion control FTW. Thank you for sharing! Found you on Passionately Artistic!

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  23. My Dream CanvasAugust 17, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    This looks yummy! I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Take care Anu

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  24. CandaceAugust 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I am "pinning" for those times when we just have to have some dessert. I love the portion control here. Fantastic!

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  25. Chats the Comfy CookAugust 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This is great. I like peanut butter although the idea of a Nutella one is really intriguing. Glad you shared this.

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  26. Chats the Comfy CookAugust 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I should have asked you to link this to Bake with Bizzy. It would be so different than anything, anyone has linked up. A new linky goes up tomorrow.

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  27. BrandiAugust 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    neat idea! I had no idea you could "bake" a cake in the microwave!

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  28. laurieAugust 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks for the recipe..I plan to to try it on my hubby!

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  29. keatseatsblogAugust 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    AWESOME POST-- it totally addresses all the issues there are in making an evening dessert :) I'd love for you to share it at my Sweet Treats Party this weekend!

    I'm following on GFC, Twitter, and FB. Would love a follow back when you get the chance. Also stumbling and pinning this (and the nutella one- ha!)

    Ashton
    http://www.somethingswanky.com
    {Sweet Treats Thursday} Thu-Sun

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  30. PamelaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I love the idea of a single serving dessert. It's especially good for the hot weather we've been having -- baked desert without turning on the oven! I'll try it soon.

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  31. AbbyAugust 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I have an extra one minute to spare! I think I'll try to make this.

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  32. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingAugust 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    That's crazy! Thanks so much for linking to Thrifty Thursday!

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  33. PERMANENT POSIESAugust 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Well, now I am so curious! I am going to try it.

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  34. Angie HoldenAugust 19, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Brilliant!! What a great post!! Peanut butter is my fave!!

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  35. AprilAugust 19, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love this...yummy...I hope you will link up here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/08/sweet-saturday-v1.html

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  36. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    You had me at peanut butter! Looks delicious!

    I wanted to stop by and thank you for participating in the Get Wired Blog Hop. I am following you.

    Have a wonderful day!

    Vickie
    http://victoriasvoice44.blogspot.com

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  37. momsthewordAugust 21, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Now that's a great idea and my hubby loves peanut butter!

    We are the same way. I have the sweet tooth and nobody in my family really likes cake but me. They will eat one piece (sometimes the kids usually won't even do that) and then they're done. Guess who gets "stuck" (as you said) with the rest!

    Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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  38. Be Colorful CoastalAugust 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    This was just great. I will be featuring it and you on today's Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
    Pam

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  39. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric StudioAugust 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    This is a good one! I featured you at Eat, Grow, Sew...pop on over and grab a button to show it off :)

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  40. Terri @ A Creative PrincessAugust 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Are you kidding me?! How awesome! Thank you so much for linking up to It's a Party!

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  41. KatieAugust 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh wow--this looks and sounds amazing. And, just one minute. I'm sold! I pinned this to my pinterest board. Thank you for linking up last week at Sew Woodsy. Unfortunately, we are a craft only link party, so I had to remove this post. But don't fret. You can share craft projects tomorrow! Hope to see you back!

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  42. April J HarrisAugust 24, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Very cool recipe, and it's definitely great for portion control and convenience. Thank you for sharing it with Let's Do Brunch.

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