# Mum’s microwave cake

A nostalgic, simple microwave sponge cake that uses equal parts of the main ingredients by weight.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- equal weight to other ingredients egg
- equal weight to eggs self-raising flour
- equal weight to eggs sugar
- equal weight to eggs butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp jam (optional)
- 2 tbsp golden syrup (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
2. Top the batter with a couple of tablespoons of jam or golden syrup.
3. Microwave the cake, starting with 2.5 minutes and adding 30-second bursts as needed, until the batter stops growing and is slightly shiny on top.
4. Let stand for 5 minutes.

## Equipment

- digital scale
- mixing bowl
- silicone spatula
- microwave

## Tips

- If you don't have self-raising flour, use plain flour with 5g of baking powder per 100g.
- Serve with instant custard for a more authentic experience.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd7Y0nJidpK/?vrfl=MW5rNHFkMHFrbmp3
- Creator: Toby Littlewood
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/60f5d523-583e-46e5-9a9c-2dabf67b1f30
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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