Description
This 5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serve dessert that combines the moist sweetness of ripe banana bread with melty chocolate chunks, all made in a microwave. Perfect for a fast treat when you crave something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole loaf.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Add-ins
- 2 tbsp chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: Peel and mash the ripe banana directly inside a microwave-safe mug until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Crack in the egg, then add the sugar and oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour and baking powder into the mug, stirring carefully to avoid lumps and create a smooth batter.
- Stir in Chocolate Chunks: Fold the chocolate chunks into the batter evenly for melty bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Microwave to Cook: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes. The cake should rise and set; be careful not to overcook to maintain moisture.
Notes
- Do not overcook the mug cake to prevent it from becoming dry and rubbery.
- Use a ripe banana for maximum sweetness and moist texture.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Microwave power varies; start with 1 minute and check for doneness, adding increments as needed.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
