Description
A quick and fluffy banana bread mug cake loaded with chocolate chunks—ready in just minutes for an instant sweet treat that’s perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 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 it becomes smooth and free of lumps, providing a natural sweetness and moisture base for the cake.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder to the mashed banana in the mug, then mix well to ensure an even distribution of leavening and sweetness throughout the batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and consistent in texture, which will create the right crumb for the mug cake.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chunks: Gently fold the chocolate chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly for pockets of melty chocolate in every bite.
- Microwave the Mug Cake: Microwave the mug on high for 60 to 90 seconds until the cake has set and is cooked through but still moist. Be careful not to overcook to avoid dryness.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute or two before eating to let the flavors settle and to prevent burning your mouth.
Notes
- Do not overcook or the mug cake may become dry and tough.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
