Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           all-purpose flour
     2/3  cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           cocoa
   2      teaspoons     baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           milk
     1/4  cup           oil
   1                    egg -- slightly beaten
   1      cup           raisins
     1/2  cup           nuts -- chopped
                        butter or cream cheese -- (optional)

Preparation:

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium-size mixing bowl. 2. Add milk, oil and egg all at once to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. 3. Fold in raisins and nuts. 4. Use half the batter to fill 7 paper muffin cups 1/2 full; place cups in microwave-proof cupcake or muffin pan. 5. Microwave on HIGH for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. 6. Repeat procedure with remaining batter. 7. Serve warm; spread with butter or cream cheese, as desired. NOTE: The cooking time for this recipe is geared to 7 muffins. If you are making less at one time, cooking time should be shortened.