Mini Gateau au Chocolat in the Microwave

1. 1

   Break up the chocolate bar with your hands, and put it in a heatproof container with the butter.

2. 2

   Microwave for 1 minute or so at 600 W.

3. 3

   Mix up the Step 1 combination with a whisk.

4. 4

   Add the sugar, egg, pancake mix and cocoa powder and mix well.

5. 5

   Grease a petit gateau mold meant for microwave cooking (or small cupcake molds etc.)

6. 6

   with vegetable oil, and spoon in the Step 2 batter.

7. 7

   The batter will rise when cooked, so just fill each cup or mold about halfway through.

8. 8

   Hold the mold with both hands and tap it against the countertop several times to eliminate air bubbles.

9. 9

   Put the filled molds in the microwave one at a time, and bake for about 2 minutes at 600 W while checking for doneness.

10. 10

    Leave in the microwave for 2 minutes afterwards, then take the mold out.

11. 11

    If the mold you are using has very small compartments and each one holds just a little batter, microwave for about 90 seconds while checking for doneness.

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    If the batter looks uncooked, microwave for another 20 seconds or so.

13. 13

    When cooking the 2nd batch, the microwave will be warm already, so cook it for a bit less time than the first batch.

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    When the cakes have cooled, take them out of the molds.

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    Optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.