Banana mug cake

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana mug cake, microwave banana cake, ripe banana dessert, single serve cake

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings 1 serving

A moist single-serving banana mug cake with cinnamon and chocolate chips, mixed in one mug. It is a good way to use up half a ripe banana.

Ingredients

1/2 ripe banana mashed (about 1/3 cup)
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
2 tablespoons chocolate chips

Directions

Mash the banana in a microwave-safe mug until smooth.
Stir in the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
Add the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and stir into a smooth batter.
Fold in the chocolate chips, setting a few aside for the top.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the cake has risen and the top looks set (the center may stay a little soft and will keep cooking as it cools).
Let cool for a minute or two, then top with the chips you saved.

Notes

Storage: refrigerate the cooled cake airtight or tightly wrapped up to 3 days; uncooked batter keeps refrigerated up to 24 hours. Prep 3 minutes, cook 2 minutes. Safety: raw egg and flour; cook until set.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); milk counted as whole milk, chocolate chips counted as semisweet chocolate. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.