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Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake Recipe

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A quick and easy banana mug cake recipe that you can whip up in just minutes. This moist and fluffy single-serving cake features mashed ripe banana, warm cinnamon, and melty semisweet chocolate chips, perfect for a speedy dessert or snack made right in your microwave.

Ingredients

Banana Mug Cake Ingredients

  • ½ ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter or oil
  • 1½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mash the Banana: In a microwave-safe mug, thoroughly mash the ripe banana until smooth to create a flavorful base for the cake batter.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter or oil, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking powder, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour into the mug. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of rich chocolate flavor.
  5. Microwave Cooking: Cook the mug cake on high power in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, depending on your microwave wattage, until the cake is set but still slightly moist in the center.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute or two before eating directly from the mug for a warm, comforting treat.

Notes

  • Microwave cooking times may vary, so start with 60 seconds and add additional time if needed to avoid overcooking.
  • Use a microwave-safe mug with enough space to allow the cake to rise without spilling.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with oil and use plant-based milk.
  • The banana not only adds moisture but also natural sweetness, so adjust added sugar to taste.
  • This recipe is best enjoyed immediately as mug cakes tend to become dense upon standing.

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