Easy Chocolate Banana Mug Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

This Chocolate Banana Mug Cake is a quick, delicious dessert that combines rich cocoa and ripe bananas for a delightful treat.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 4

Servings: 1 cake

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Mug Cake Batter

1 piece Ripe Banana Use for natural sweetness and moist texture
4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for rich flavor
2 tablespoons Sugar Granulated or brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder For rising
a pinch Salt Enhances flavors
3 tablespoons Milk Dairy or plant-based
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Or melted butter or coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic depth

Optional Mix-Ins & Toppings

2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips For extra melty pockets
2 tablespoons Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting
as desired Whipped Cream or Yogurt For serving

Equipment

Microwave-safe mug

Method

How to Make Chocolate Banana Mug Cake

In a microwave-safe mug, mash a ripe banana with a fork until smooth and slightly pulpy.
Add all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until evenly mixed.
Pour in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, scraping down the sides of the mug.
Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Microwave on high for 90 seconds, until risen and set on top.
Let the mug cake rest for 1 minute before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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