A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it's the only method of heating and cooking food.

All you need is some butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, biscuits, a bundt pan and four grueling microwave minutes to spare while you wait for this gooey, oozing deliciousness to cook. The recipe's here.

First published March 21, 2013: Amy Utzman of Perinton makes fancy cakes for a living. Birthday cakes, wedding cakes, graduation cakes. Chocolate cakes, butter vanilla cakes, strawberry cream-filled ...