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Banana Mug Cake

Banana Mug Cake

This deliciously easy Banana Mug Cake is ready in just 6 minutes, making it the perfect sweet treat for one.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium ripe banana mashed for smoothness
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug

Method
 

  1. Mash the ripe banana in a microwave-safe mug until smooth.
  2. Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder to the mug. Mix well until combined.
  3. Pour in milk and vegetable oil, stirring until you have a thick batter.
  4. Microwave on high for 60 seconds, watching closely to prevent overflow.
  5. Allow the cake to cool for two minutes before enjoying directly from the mug or transferring it onto a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat as needed.

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