Banana Mug Cake: The Easy Indulgence You Can Make in Minutes
This Banana Mug Cake combines the sweet and moist flavors of ripe bananas with a fluffy cake, making it a perfect indulgence.
Equipment
- microwave
- medium bowl
- whisk
- 14-ounce microwave-safe mugs
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup ripe mashed banana one large
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk in the Wet Ingredients - Add the mashed banana, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and just combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts (if using).
- Pour into the Mugs - Evenly divide the batter into 14-ounce microwave-safe mugs. Add about 1 cup per mug. Adjust so it’s no more than halfway filled.
- Microwave the Cakes - Cook one mug at a time on high power for 75 seconds. The top will look moist but be dry to the touch. It should bounce back when lightly pressed. If needed, continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until cooked through.
- Serve - Rest for 5 minutes, then serve. If desired, top with banana slices, walnuts, and cinnamon.
Notes
Recipe Yield: 2 cups of batter. Substitute ingredients as needed for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cakeCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 2mg
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