Banana Mug Cake Recipe
This banana mug cake is so delicious, quick, and easy to make. It will perfectly be for you if you are craving something sweet made from ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and other simple ingredients that can be mixed directly in a large mug with minimal cleanup. For best taste, cook in the microwave for just a few minutes, then it will be a warm treat, fluffy, and perfectly great for a fast dessert. They can be enjoyed plain, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream or with chocolate chips on top for an added indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey or sugar)
- 2 tbsp milk (any kind works!)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start with a bowl or a large mug. Place the butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds, just until it is completely liquid and not boiling. Add the egg, banana slices, flour, maple syrup, milk, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to add another depth in flavor.
- Use a fork, a hand blender, or a food processor to mix the mixture until it's smooth and the banana is mashed well. This is the step by which the mug cake will gain lightness and fluffiness.
- Then place the mug or bowl inside the microwave oven and heat it on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds if you have a 1000w microwave. If your microwave has different watts, then it will require a longer time to cook. Once the beeper of the microwave goes off, remove the mug and turn it upside down in order for all sides to be equally heated; hence microwave it again for a minute.
- Finally, cool it down a bit when you're done. The cake will puff well and is fluffy. You could even add toppings to make your dessert look more appetizing. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for the crunch. Add chocolate or caramel sauce for a sweeter taste. You may even put some fresh fruits like berries for a taste of heaven.
Notes
Make sure you choose a mug that is large enough, so the batter does not run over.
This way, the preparation of the pancakes is made easy since all the ingredients are in another bowl.
If you see that the cake is leaning to one side, then stop heating, hold the mug again and tilt it, then from scratch start heating.
You want to make the baking time shorter in a bid to avoid over-baking, and you would always add an extra ten seconds to get the required effect.
This way, the preparation of the pancakes is made easy since all the ingredients are in another bowl.
If you see that the cake is leaning to one side, then stop heating, hold the mug again and tilt it, then from scratch start heating.
You want to make the baking time shorter in a bid to avoid over-baking, and you would always add an extra ten seconds to get the required effect.