I can't give up the ghost.

This recipe is only okay, and for some reason I'm obsessed with trying to make it better, as if there is such a thing as good microwave cake. I've made about 7 different recipes so far.

It all started with a recent spat of recipes for quickie, single-serving desserts. I was lucky to have started with Chocolate-Covered Katie's recipe because so far it's the winner. I mean, it wasn't the best chocolate cake I've ever had, but it's not half bad, either, especially if you slather it with homemade whipped cream or...dare I say it...rum-spiked ganache.
http://www.cookooree.com/u/joanie/recipes/rum-spiked-ganache-single-serving

I tried upping the chocolate, only to cross the line from cake to something that crumbles and burns when microwaved. I've tried an Instructables recipe that used a chocolate bar instead of cocoa and milk, but it also called for an egg and the result had a chocolatey egg taste.

The problem is that microwaves cooks things incredibly fast and uneven. Yet I'm still a believer. I don't know why. If you figure it out, let me know.