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Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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!

Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake with bananas and chips on top.

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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!
A horizontal shot of Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake with a banana in the background.

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.
Labeled ingredients to make banana chocolate chip mug cake.

How To Make The Best Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

  1. Mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
  2. Mix the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar and banana, then mix the wet ingredients with the dry.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and transfer the batter to a large buttered mug.
  5. Microwave on high for about 90 seconds or until the batter is cooked.
  6. Top with banana slices, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.
  7. 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.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake with bananas and chips on top.
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Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Moist and full of banana and chocolate flavors, this easy peasy Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is terrific! Ready from start to finish in under 5 minutes, top it with a bit of whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious dessert!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword apple desserts, banana, banana chocolate chip mug cake, chocolate, mug cake
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 480kcal
Author Chef Jenn

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

Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg

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5 thoughts on “Banana-Chocolate Chip Mug Cake”

  1. 5 stars
    I was looking for a quick dessert that satisfied my cravings without having to spend a long time in the kitchen and this was just the trick. Bananas and chocolate are the perfect combo in my book!

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  2. 5 stars
    This was the perfect late-night treat! I used coconut sugar and it came out great. I plan on making it with white chocolate chips tomorrow!

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  3. 5 stars
    I’m not a big baker, so this was a perfect recipe for me. It came out exactly as I’d hoped – moist, tender, and sweet! I’ll be making this more often than I care to admit.

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  4. 5 stars
    Love a good mug cake, and the banana and chocolate chip flavor combo is absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to make this all the time!

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