Basic Microwaveable Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add eggs, milk and shortening.
3. 3
   Beat at low speed till mixed.
4. 4
   Beat at medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Spread batter in a 8-by-1 1/2 waxed-paper lined round cake dish.
6. 6
   Micro-cook, uncovered, on medium 6 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Increase power to 100 percent.
8. 8
   Micro-cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 to 5 minutes or until done.
9. 9
   Cool on a wire rack 5 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on rack.
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    NOTES: You'll love the silken texture of this dessert.
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    Other flavorings can be substituted for the mint, or it can be left out entirely.