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How to make a microwave sponge cake

For quick and easy desserts, try our microwave sponge cake.
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Your microwave can do a lot of things, from reheating last night’s leftovers to reheating tea, but did you know it can also make a delicious sponge cake?

You don’t need to skip dessert on busy weeknights with this quick and easy microwave sponge cake recipe.

Have your family and friends believing you’re a MasterChef, while saving time and money.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup – melted Butter

  • 1/2 cup – Sugar

  • 4 tbsp – Milk

  • 2 – Egg

  • 1 cup – Flour

  • 1 tsp – Baking powder

  • 1 tsp – Vanilla essence

Steps to make a microwave sponge cake

Beat butter, sugar, eggs and milk together for five minutes.

Sieve flour and baking powder together.

Add flour, baking powder and vanilla essence.

Put in a 1000W Microwave for 30 seconds.

Serve and enjoy!

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