Microwave Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease round micro-proof baking dish, 6 1/4 x 2 1/2-inches or 8 x 1 1/2-inches; line bottom with plastic wrap.
2. 2
   In small microwaveproof bowl combine cocoa and 1/3 cup water; microwave on High (full power) 40 to 50 seconds or until very hot and slightly thickened.
3. 3
   In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Add oil, remaining 1/3 cup hot water, egg, vanilla and chocolate mixture; beat until batter is smooth and well blended.
5. 5
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes * without turning until cake beings to pull away from side (some moist spots may remain but will disappear on standing).
7. 7
   Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
8. 8
   Peel off plastic wrap; cool.
9. 9
   Frost.
10. 10
    Yields about 8 servings.