The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too?