Description
Banana Mug Cake is the perfect quick dessert for those moments when you crave something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. This delightful mug cake combines ripe bananas with simple ingredients to create a warm, fluffy treat that’s ready in just minutes. Ideal for late-night cravings or a sweet pick-me-up, this easy-to-make dessert is customizable and offers an irresistible banana flavor that melts in your mouth. Treat yourself anytime you need a little joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mash the ripe banana in a microwave-safe mug until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder (if using), sugar, and baking powder to the mug. Mix well until combined.
- Pour in milk and vegetable oil, stirring until you have a thick batter.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds, watching closely to prevent overflow.
- Allow the cake to cool for two minutes before enjoying directly from the mug or transferring it onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg