This delicious banana mug cake is an easy single-serving dessert you can make in your microwave, and it will cure any sweet tooth! The quick cooking time on this super tasty banana dessert means you can satisfy your cravings on demand at any time!
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Instructions
Mug Cake
In a small mixing bowl, or the microwave-safemug itself, mash your browned 1 medium banana until relatively smooth.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of melted 1 tablespoon butter, lightly beaten 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Measure in the 3 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 pinch salt, and stir to combine. Add the 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour then stir until just combined.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stopping at the 2 minute mark to check how done the cake is (it may take less than 3 minutes *see note).
Let the cake set in the microwave to cool for at least 1 minute before eating, or while you make the glaze.
NOTE! Your coffee mug needs to be larger than an 8-10 ounce mug to fit the entire batch of batter. Use a large mug or small bowl to microwave your mug cake in.
Notes
A pinch of salt is roughly 1/16th of a teaspoon. A pinch of cinnamon would also be great in this easy microwave mug cake.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the model of your microwave.
The more evenly shaped (less tapered) your coffee mug or small bowl, is the easier your cake will cook evenly and quickly.
Check your cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If no wet batter is left on the toothpick, it's ready! The cake should also be springy to the touch (but don't burn your fingertips!).
Storing: Mug cakes are best fresh but they are also delicious cold. If you decide to refrigerate extra or any leftovers, place them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. No need to reheat!