Nothing says easy like a quick and tasty Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake! A few ingredients, 90 seconds in the microwave, and boom! You’re done and ready to feast on a warm, delicious, and fabulous dessert!
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Mug cakes to the rescue when you need to have a bite of something sweet but don’t want to fuss with a whole cake. And this Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake tastes just like banana bread but without taking forever to bake. In fact, this easy mug cake cooks in just 90 seconds!
The only trick to making mug cakes is starting with a big enough mug because these little cakes sure do puff up in the microwave! The egg, butter, and baking powder do their job, and the cake puffs up light and fluffy and oh-so-tasty! Avoid a mess in your microwave, and start with a big mug! More on that is below.
What you’ll love about Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- It makes 1 serving!
- It’s rich, chocolatey and oh-so-good!
- It cooks in 90 seconds in your microwave!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Butter – I use salted butter.
- Milk – Or cream.
- Vanilla – Just a wee bit!
- Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar is fine.
- Banana – Super ripe bananas work really well.
- Chocolate Chips – I like using mini chips, but any will work.
How To Make The Best Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Mix the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the brown sugar and banana, then mix the wet ingredients with the dry.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and transfer the batter to a large buttered mug.
- Microwave on high for about 90 seconds or until the batter is cooked.
- Top with banana slices, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.
- Enjoy!
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Mash the banana with a fork. You’ll need about 1/2 a banana – save the rest to slice on top or pop the banana into the freezer to make smoothies!
- Don’t overmix the batter – it will be lumpy from the banana, so don’t worry about the lumps!
- The cake must rise while cooking if you want a light and fluffy cake, so make sure to butter the inside of the mug, so the cake doesn’t stick.
- You can use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or whatever chocolate chips you have on hand.
- Enjoy a serving of vegan drumsticks or lemon tuna pasta before your tasty dessert!
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How Do You Know When A Mug Cake Is Done?
Mug cakes cook so quickly but telling if they’re cooked can be tricky! This is what I do:
- Look for uncooked batter (the official name is goo) at the top of the cake. Touch it with your finger – if it is gooey, give the cake another 10-15 seconds in the microwave.
- Insert a toothpick or slim knife into the middle of the cake and pull it out, checking for goo. A few clingy crumbs are OK, but uncooked batter means the cake needs a few more seconds.
Step By Step Process
Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon salted butter add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup mashed banana save the rest of the banana to slice on top
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Mix the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the brown sugar and banana, then mix the wet ingredients with the dry.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and transfer the batter to a large buttered mug.
- Microwave on high for about 90 seconds or until the batter is cooked.
- Top with banana slices, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Mash the banana with a fork. You’ll need about 1/2 a banana – save the rest to slice and put on top or pop the banana into the freezer to make smoothies!
- Don’t overmix the batter – it will be lumpy from the banana, so don’t worry about the lumps!
- The cake must rise while cooking if you want a light and fluffy cake, so make sure to butter the inside of the mug, so the cake doesn’t stick.
- You can use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or whatever chocolate chips you have on hand.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
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