8 delicious desserts to cook in your microwave

Self-saucing puddings

When the weather turns cold, nothing beats a self-saucing pudding to warm you up. Make yours extra quick and easy by skipping the oven and utilising your microwave with these recipes.

• Quick Self-Saucing Pudding
• Microwave Golden Syrup Pudding

Cakes and slices

For the perfect rise and an extra moist crumb, you can’t beat using your microwave for some of these favourite cakes. These recipes are all about keeping moisture in so expect stickier cakes that are perfect for pairing with a sauce or syrup to finish.

• Liz’s Microwave Chocolate Slice
• Microwave Sponge
• Moist Microwave Carrot Cake

Lemon curd

If you have a lemon glut, put it to good use by making a batch of lemon curd. Perfect for toast or to smear between sponge cakes, this versatile spread is the perfect sweet treat.

• Quick Microwave Lemon Curd
• Microwaved Lemon Butter

Custard

Take the guesswork, and constant stirring, out of making lump-free custard by using your microwave. Remember to use a jug that’s big enough to prevent any spills as the mix heats up and expands.

• Homemade Custard
• Microwave Custard

Golden syrup dumplings

This classic recipe is ideal for teaming up with an easy microwave custard. Inexpensive and the perfect antidote for a chilly evening, these dumplings are sure to become a firm favourite in your house.

• Microwave Syrup Dumplings
• Microwave Golden Syrup Dumplings

Cake in a mug

If you’re craving something sweet in a hurry then try these recipes for cakes cooked in a mug. With a few simple ingredients and very few steps, you can enjoy a sweet treat by the time the kettle’s boiled and the tea is made.

• Brownie in a Mug
• Apple Teacake in a Mug
• Microwave Salted Caramel Mug Cake

Fudge

Finish your meal with a tray of perfect homemade fudge with one of these simple recipes. Once you’ve mastered the base feel free to improvise making a range of flavours to call your own.

• Microwave Macadamia Fudge
• Microwave Fudge

Cheesecake

For the ultimate easy cheesecake, turn to one of these simple recipes. Made with minimal ingredients, these impressive desserts are fast to prepare and take the guesswork out of making the perfect cheesecake.

• Microwave Cheese Cake
• Microwaved Pineapple and Lemon Cheesecake

Tips and tricks for using your microwave

If you’re new to cooking in your microwave, or want a few extra tips to ensure you get it right every time, make sure you check out our simple guide to microwaving. From melting chocolate to making caramel, look to our one-stop-shop for all your microwave questions in our Microwave cooking tips.

Want more speedy microwave desserts? Check out our Microwave recipes collection.