there are only 3 of us at home and a full size cake usually does not get fully eaten... i hate wasting food, or consuming the same thing 3 or 4 days in a row, individual servings would be wonderful!
so when i saw the 3-2-1 Cake Mix i was quite excited... i had seen other recipes for a Microwave Cupcake, but each one required an egg... lol... a bit rich...
the 3-2-1 Cake Mix is easy and quick, plus no egg... the basic recipe is at
Duncan Hines...
the name refers to 3 Tbs mix, 2 Tbs H2O, and 1 min Micro... makes it pretty simple :)
being a Chocoholic, i mixed up some Chocolate 3-2-1 Cake Mix first... it was good but is better with the addition of cocoa powder, after tryin the Lemon tho, i might use pudding instead...
the Angel Food Cake mix adds a bit of a tart/bitter touch at the end of each bite so i figured a fruit or citrus mix would be good...
folks make it with all kinds of flavors... some even eliminate the Angel Food Cake Mix and use 2 regular Cake Mixes...
so i decided to try a Lemon 3-2-1 Cake Mix... after surfin around readin how others did theirs (most basically the same... lol) i decided to try it with the addition of Instant Lemon Pudding...
below is how i did it...
3-2-1 LEMON PUDDING CAKE MIX
Ingredients: (these are just the brands i found at the store)
Angel Food Cake Mix
Lemon Cake Mix
Instant Lemon Pudding
1. I put both cake mixes and the pudding into a gallon Ziploc bag.
2. After sealing and labeling, I squished and shook it around until thoroughly mixed.
I was done with the mix! :)
I thought about putting it into an airtight decorative container or a mason jar, but so far they are still in the Ziploc... lol
TO MAKE A SERVING:
1. I put 3 Tablespoons of the mix into a cup or bowl (we usually use a ramekin and double the amount).
2. Then I add 2 Tablespoons water.
3. I mix until just combined. When I mix too much the cake falls flat or does not cook evenly.
4. Then I Microwaved on High for 1 minute. When I double the serving, a minute and a half works well.
5. I let it cool to whatever temperature I am in the mood for. I have topped them with Butter, Icing, Ice Cream, Cream... etc...
It is a delicate cake though, so I need a gentle hand when topping :)
i LOVE this...
i usually eat it plain... i think the pudding mix added flavor and oomph... it is fluffy, moist, & tender...
a nice light flavorful cake...
