[greeneyes]

Since I’m low carb, I rarely make cakes these days, but on the days when I just really really crave cake - I use the microwave and a mug:

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a84317/chocolate-cake-in-a-mug/

[Jamestown1630]

I made one of those from a pre-made mix, once. It was awful - and not in the original sense of the word :-).

I’ll try your suggestion.