Description
A quick and fluffy banana bread mug cake loaded with melty chocolate chunks—ready in just 5 minutes for an instant sweet treat that’s perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings without the wait.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 tbsp chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a microwave-safe mug, mash the ripe banana thoroughly until smooth to create the base for your mug cake batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder to the mashed banana. Mix everything well until you have a consistent batter without lumps.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the mixture, ensuring all components are fully incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chunks: Gently fold the chocolate chunks into the batter to distribute them evenly throughout the mug cake.
- Microwave the cake: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 60 to 90 seconds until the cake is set but still moist. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.
- Cool and serve: Let the mug cake cool for a minute or two before enjoying to avoid burning your mouth and to allow it to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Do not overcook the mug cake, as it may become dry and rubbery.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for an extra warm, spicy flavor.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips or nuts if preferred.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
