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1) How to Bake in M/W? Baking in Microwave is actually Microwaving as you are making use of the Microwave rays to cook faster.For example,if you are baking a cake,the Microwave only helps it to cook faster rather than baking it.But the end result is delicious nevertheless.The brown crust and the texture can be compromised if you have the urge to eat a cake immediately,as in right-now!! 2) What are things to keep in mind when I want to bake something in M/W? First things first-Use Microwave proof utensils for baking.Metal utensils,non-stick cookware and plastic bowls are not suitable.Make sure the size of the pan is appropriate[you don't want the batter to overflow and make a mess on your turn table]. 3) What is the ideal temperature to bake in M/W? Though many Microwave recipes require you to bake at full power[100%],out of experience,I can vouch that 70%-80% is ideal.As and when you start cooking/Microwaving,you can judge the temperature and time for yourself!! 4) What are the steps I should take if I am going to follow a recipe made in standard Oven in my M/W (temperature, consistency of batter etc?) There are no different recipes for Microwave and for OTG.You can follow the same recipe.With regard to consistency of batter[for cake],take care that it is a flowing batter[a bit looser than idli-batter consistency]because if the batter is too thick,it wouldnt cook well during the set time and microwaving for a longer period of time would result in a hard cake. 5) I have a microwave oven and do most of my baking there. So when you talk about degree based baking/grilling/cooking, how do I correlate the same temperature and time frame with the microwave? As I already mentioned,any recipe could be adapted to cook/bake in Microwave.

For baking [Cakes&Cookies] -approximately 7-8 minutes at 70%-80% power.Please keep in mind that the food continues to cook as it cools down. For grilling In my Microwave[IFB] there is no option to set a temperature[power] for grilling,so I just set the time according to what I am grilling and keep a close eye on it.But I would say 5-7 minutes would be ideal. For cooking Cooking in Microwave is faster and many Microwaves these days come with set options to cook a particular dish.Setting the power at 70-80% and checking in between the cooking process should do the trick. 6) How to make Pizza in M/W Cooking with a ready-made Pizza base- Use a microwave safe plate and top the pizza base with toppings of your choice.Bake at 80% power for 8-10 minutes[or till the cheese melts]. Cooking with a home-made Pizza base Bake the Pizza base at 80% power for 7 -8 minutes and then proceed with the method above. Things to keep in mind Since the Microwave actually cooks faster rather than bakes,the pizza wouldnt brown well.But the taste would be almost the same! Microwave and Cakes 1) How to make Eggless Cakes in M/WFollow any eggless recipe of your choice and bake at 70-80% power for 7-8 minutes.Even if the surface appears uncooked,leave it aside to cool as it continues to cook as it cools down.Some eggless recipes on my blog Eggless Chocolate Cake with Mocha Icing , Eggless Chocolate Brownies

2) Whenever I bake cakes in my microwave it browns them at the top and the bottom

remains uncooked. The cookbook recommends a temp of 180deg for cakes and it always gets charred at the top. Why? I think consistency of the cake batter plays a big role here.While baking in the microwave,make sure that the batter is not too thick,but a flowing one.Reason being,if the batter is thick,it wouldnt cook evenly.In a microwave,the edges cook faster than the middle portion. While in convection mode,if the top starts to brown fast,just cover the cake pan loosely with a foil and continue baking.That should solve the problem. 3) Why are cakes baked in an m/w so dry? Microwave cooking is quick and fast and the food continues to cook as it cools down.So even if the food appears uncooked at the end of the prescribed time,just leave it aside to cool.If you continue to microwave it till it appears cooked,it tends to become hard and dry. 4) I use IFB 25SC2. Can u please let me know what utensil to use while making a cake in microwave mode? I use Bakelite glassware. But my cake never pops out whole after I finish cooking it. I even grease it well with butter.also what mode to use when making a pizza? Same pinch,I have the same model.For cakes,you could use any microwave proof tins.Cool the cake in the tin for 5-10 minutes and then try inverting it into a plate. For Pizza,use the grill or Convection mode.You could also try the Microwave method. Microwave and Brownies/Cookies 1) How to make cookies, biscuits in M/WFor baking cookies/biscuits,use a Microwave proof tray and bake at 80% power for 8-10 minutes. 2) Ive been trying to make brownies with microwave recipe and each time its been badeither its become a cookie or its dryreally want to know the right way to bake cakes, brownies etc in a m/w or convention cooking. Brownie batter is usually a bit thicker than the usual cake batter and I am assuming that must be the reason why they dont come out good.I would repeat the same thing,loosen the batter a bit by adding milk/yogurt since that would help to cook the batter evenly and not only round the edges or at the top.

Microwave Features/ Brands 1) What are the features to look out for in an M/W that would be ideal for most of the baking recipes? If you are planning to bake extensively,look out for a Microwave with Convection mode.Nowadays,all Microwaves come with a combination of Convection and Grill modes.You could also go for a solo Microwave if you do not want the extra features. 2) Is there a particular brand of microwave that you would recommend? Even though I am not paid to say this,I would say that IFB Microwaves are one of the best you could buy.But no bias here-Samsung,LG and Whirpool have Microwaves with similar features.Choose your pick!! 3) How to Broil in M/W Oven? What is needed for it? Sorry,I am afraid I do not know of the Broiling method in Microwaves!! Microwave Vessels/Bakewares 1) Can metal moulds be used in an m/w (convection and grill m/w)? In Convection,Grill modes yes,because the Microwave ceases to be one during the Convection/grill mode and there are no Microwave rays present.But if you are using the Microwave cooking/baking mode,use only Microwave safe bowls/plates. 2) What Vessels are Microwave safe. Is everything other than Metal safe for M/W? Microwave utensils are usually marked Microwave proof including glass ware[like Pyrex].Metals and Plastics are a no-no. I hope I have answered your queries.I am happy to be part of DKs blog through this.I hope you find this post useful.Do mail/comment if you have got any more queries!! Divya.

Regarding the comment about cake baking in the Oneida Black Beauty oven (or any convection/microwave oven): I suggest using only convection mode at the usual temperature (325350) for cakes if you want them to brown or to have the same consistency you are used to from a conventional oven. Convection will bake more quickly, that is the only benefit. Cakes baked in a microwave oven are problematical. They do cook fast. They dont brown, they dont caramelize the sugar at the crust, and the inside does not rise the same way. I see it as satisfactory only for a quick bake of say small cupcakes, where you know you will be getting a different sort of cake but you get it quickly. I do use microwave and convection in combination, with the convection at normal temperature (350) and microwave at 30%. It cooks quickly, browns well, but the cake does not rise properly (higher toward the center) and has strange consistency. I put 2 loaf pans side by side and cooked them, but the insides of both rose higher so I had lopsided loaves. Based on my experience, best cake results are with pure convection at the normal temperature, 325-350, and maybe 20% less time.

How to: Bake a cake in microwave convection mode?

So one of the questions that I recently received from my readers is : How to bake a cake in microwave convection mode? This is something new to me as I have been accustomed to the electric ovens. So after a lot of research, here I am with my findings which I hope will help those with the microwave oven!

What is a microwave convection oven? A convection microwave is the combination of two kitchen appliances: a convection oven and a microwave. A convection oven is just like a conventional oven except that no heating elements are exposed and the heat generated inside the oven is recirculated by strong fans. This rapidly moving hot air cooks and bakes more evenly and, usually, more quickly than the still air inside conventional ovens. Convection ovens can offer up to three modes: microwave cooking only, convection cooking only or a combination of the two. Sometimes this is called a "mix" feature. Cooking food with the convection mode means you can brown, broil, crisp and bake. To speed up cooking times, users use the microwave-only mode to heat through the food, then use the convectiononly mode to crisp a pizza's crust or to brown a meat's skin. Like the microwave-only mode, the convection-only mode can cook an entire food item. It will just take a bit longer than using the microwave

mode. Convection microwave ovens that use the microwave mode and the convection oven mode together use the energy of a microwave and power of a convection oven. Food cooks faster, and users enjoy the browning/crisping that results. Baking a cake using Microwave A convection oven is almost similar to an electric oven when it comes to baking a cake. The Convection feature in the Microwave enables the features of a regular oven when you choose the option. In simple terms,when you set the temperature of the oven in Convection mode, the Microwave literally transforms itself into a regular baking oven. Type of Baking utensil to be used in the oven When the convection mode of the microwave is activated, you have to use metal/aluminium/non-stick pans the same as you would use in a regular oven. However,some ovens have combination cooking modes like Microwave-Grill or Microwave-Convection, Here you have to use Pyrex/Borosil utensils as they are safe for Microwave as well as Convection/grill mode. Pre-heating in a microwave Some recipes ask for preheating of the oven for few minutes.But in Microwave,it works differently. In electric oven,after the set time,the oven beeps and you could continue with the recipe.But in microwave convection ovens,you do not have to set any time,just set the temperature you would want to bake the stuff and press start. For example,if the recipe requires 180C heat,set that temperature and press start.The microwave would start preheating and beep when it is of the required temperature and it usually takes only 3-4 minutes. Can a microwave be preheated empty? When you are using the Convection mode,the microwave ceases to be one and becomes like an electric oven.So there is absolutely no problem if you run it empty.In solo microwave mode,it should not be used if it is empty. Can I use a microwave immediately after baking a cake? No,you shouldnt use the oven in microwave mode after baking a cake.The reason being,the oven would be quite hot after baking and if you use the microwave mode with micro proof utensils, there is a risk of the food as well as the utensils getting burnt. How to set the temperature for baking in Convection mode? In most Microwave[Convection] ovens, there is a button which says Convection and when you press that,it displays temperatures starting from 110C to 200C as and when you press it.If you want to bake in 180C,stop pressing when it reaches 180C and press start. It will start preheating and will beep when it finishes preheating-usually after 3-4 minutes. At this stage,you can open the oven and put the stuff inside for baking and again start from setting the temperature.Enter the time you want it to be baked and it starts baking!! Can I use Aluminum Foil in my Microwave? Aluminum foil should[ideally] not be used in Microwave and Convection mode as there is a risk of burning. However,in grill mode,you could use a minimal amount,ie place it below the grill plate/tray to collect drippings etc, but not more than that and not anywhere near the heating coil.There are some cake

recipes calling for covering with foil after a few minutes. But do it at your own risk. Do Cakes/Baked stuff prepared in Microwave taste as good as those baked in electric oven? This is something that my readers have to let me know since I am new to microwave baking! :) Specific tips for Samsung CE104VD: * Do not cook using the combination setting. If so the cake will be hard due to increased microwave energy. Reduce the microwave energy on the Samsung unit when using the combination setting. All the above information are solely from research done online and not from personal experience. Would be adding more info as and when I find something new related to this topic. Would also love to hear from readers who use convection mode for baking cakes.

How to: Bake a "Perfectly Chocolate" chocolate cake

One of the cakes that I have tried to master and succeeded in it is the chocolate cake. Inspired by the Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate cake, I have tried this quite a few times now and have loved the taste! The Hersheys Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake is a delicious chocolate cake which is chocolatey, rich and moist and is a perfect start for beginners. It is so easy to make and demands just a little less than an hour for preparation and cooling! And it will surely make you wonder why you have been searching around for good chocolate cake recipes! So here goes: Adapted from Hershey's back of the Box recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups sugar (I use 10x ground) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Hersheys cocoa 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup milk (Even 2% works fine for me) 1/2 cup canola oil( I usually omit this and there is not much difference in the taste) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside. 2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; With a mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Carefully, stir in boiling water. The batter will be very thin. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. 3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting. 10 to 12 servings. Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2/3 cup Hersheys Cocoa 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

Tips: * Do not forget to tap the pan once or twice to get rid of the air bubbles. * I use the Bake even strips from Wilton to get the cake to bake evenly throughout! * Cool the cake completely before icing it.

* Cocoa has a drying effect on cake batters, causing them to bake more quickly. Be cautious. Get to know your oven, whether it under- or overbakes. Use a kitchen timer or write down the exact time the cake went in the oven. A dry chocolate cake will not taste as delicious as a moist chocolate cake. * You cant be sure if your cake is done just by visually seeing it. With the chocolatey color of the cake, there is no good tip to find it if it is perfectly baked just by the sight of it. You will need to press lightly with your finger to test the done-ness. The cake should spring back in this case which indicates that the baking is complete! Happy Baking!