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Cook-it-yourself : Mug chocolate dream cake
Chocolate is amongst the richest and most decadent ingredients around. It can be found in all sorts of baked goods, and ranges from smooth, creamy milk chocolate to bittersweet dark chocolate.
But what if you don’t have the time to concoct a complex dessert? Luckily for you, this recipe requires only a microwave and a few pantry staples to be served.
With the dream cake trend, you might have wondered if there was an easier way to enjoy it, in the comfort of your home. Well, find out with this easy-to-follow recipe, which takes minutes.
This single-serve treat will meet all your chocolate cravings, combining a soft, fluffy sponge layer with a hard chocolate top to give the perfect balance of textures.
Ingredients
For the cake:
8 chocolate biscuits
50ml warm milk
1/4 tsp baking soda
For the ganache:
50g chocolate
50ml warm milk
Method
In a greased, microwave-safe ramekin, crush biscuits. Add milk and baking soda and stir.
Microwave on low for 90-120 seconds or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. In another bowl, melt the chocolate using the microwave.
Add milk and stir continuously until your desired consistency is reached.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cake.
Drizzle melted chocolate on top and freeze for 2-3 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Finally, crack the top and enjoy! n
Published in Dawn, Young World, December 13th, 2025
I still remember the day when my brother picked you up from the road, escaping from people and cars, and brought you home.
I was in the room and heard Melissa, our dog, barking. Curious, I came out and saw Melissa looking at you angrily while you were shivering.
You were so tiny and fragile, with olive green eyes. There was a small cut on your left ear, maybe from an accident or some mishap. I remember picking you up and immediately falling in love with you. From then on, I tried to make sure you were well cared for and that no harm came your way.
Soon we all fell in love with you. You were unique to us. Every night you slept with me in my blanket because those were cold days. You always knew where to find your place in my bed and would cuddle up right next to me.
You woke me up every day with your meows. You were a quick learner and knew how to win everyone’s attention and love. Time flew and you became a part of our family.
But one day, when I woke up, you were nowhere to be seen. You had gone missing. It felt like I was in a desolate house surrounded by nothing but silence. Still, I kept hoping that you would come back. Days passed, not one, not two… five days, and you still didn’t turn up.
We searched for you everywhere, but couldn’t find you. The realisation that I might never see you again ripped my soul and my heart ached. My mind went numb for many days, as if I was in a coma. I was devastated. My whole family was sad and missed you so much.
Every moment reminded me of you. I worried about how you would get your meals, what you would drink, where you would sleep, how you would keep warm. You would be alone, trying to survive in this world full of predators. This made me cry even more.
Now it has been one and a half years. I have missed you every day, and I still do. It hurts me deeply to think about you. Looking at your pictures and videos brings even more sadness, and I can’t hold back my tears because I love you so much. After you were gone, I kept three more cats, but they were not like you.
You are the reason my love for animals grew stronger. It has grown so much that I can’t stop myself from loving them. It hurts when someone kicks or hurts any animal. I want to keep all cats safe with me. But your absence stays with me, reminding me every day that I am not with you. You are lost somewhere, where I can’t find you, but your memories are still with me.
Published in Dawn, Young World, December 13th, 2025
Cook-it-yourself : Mug chocolate dream cake
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