MMMMmmmm… chocolate cake.  Still warm.  Available anytime.  Sounds delicious, but the sticker shock can be annoying.

You can make it yourself, at home, for a fraction of the cost. It’s so easy, a 5 year old could do it.

You’ll need

• A box of cake mix (most chocolate flavors are artificial color free, but if you are on a special diet, read the label!)
• Chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, frosting -what ever you like to make it special
• water
• small bowl or ramekin.
• Tablespoon
• Fork

1.  Put 4 tablespoons of cake mix in a small bowl or ramekin.  Add chocolate chips or nuts if you want to get fancy.

2.  Add 2 tablespoons of water.

3.  Mix with a fork until it looks like cake batter.

4.  Microwave for 60 seconds.

5.  Lick the fork while waiting.

6.  If cake isn’t done, microwave a bit more in 10 second intervals.  It’s done when there is a tiny wet spot in the middle (smaller than a penny).  (Microwave times may very.  If it’s too dry, microwave for 45 seconds next time.  And oh, yes, you KNOW there’ll be a next time!)

Careful!  It’s hot!

Yum!  (And you have a ton of cake mix leftover to make more snacks, later!)  Top with frosting, coconut, or whatever you like!

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