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Banana Mug Cake

Easy 4-Minute Banana Mug Cake Recipe for a Quick Treat

This Banana Mug Cake is a delightful single-serving dessert that can be made in just four minutes, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • microwave-safe mug

Method
 

  1. In a large microwave-safe mug, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract; mix well until combined.
  3. Sprinkle flour and baking powder over the wet mixture, stirring until no dry patches remain.
  4. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, watching closely to prevent overflow.
  5. Allow to cool for one minute before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to suit your taste. Cover with plastic wrap for storage, and reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed.

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