Description
Banana mug cake with chocolate chips, soft and ready in 5 minutes — perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1 egg – room temperature
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp brown sugar – approx. 25 g
- 1 tbsp (14 g) neutral oil
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mash the banana with a fork until slightly chunky.
- Add the brown sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips and mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into a large microwave-safe mug, leaving enough room for the cake to rise.
- Microwave at 700W for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the center is just set. Start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds and continue in 10–15 second intervals if needed.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with whipped cream, Nutella, or crushed nuts.
Notes
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Tips:
- Use a small ripe banana for the right amount of batter and a soft texture.
- Use a 12 oz mug or larger to leave enough room for the cake to rise.
- Microwave at 700W: Start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds and cook for up to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave.
- The cake rises quite a bit while cooking, so keep an eye on it to prevent overflowing.
- Mix gently once the flour is added to keep the texture soft.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: mug cake, cake
- Cuisine: American