Name: Banana Bread Mug Cake Recipe
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Medium banana, mashed; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 2 tbsp Plain flour; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp White sugar; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; A splash of vanilla extract

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Moist banana bread mug cake made in the microwave, perfect when you are looking for a quick and easy banana bread fix!

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Ingredients
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Have you ever been in a situation where you want banana bread, but you can't be bothered to make and bake it? Well, I've got the solution to fix all your cravings.

Three minutes and you'll have an equally as delicious warm banana bread! No oven and minimal cooking time for this sweet banana treat.

3 minute microwave banana bread mug cake with peanut butter

Ingredients

This mug cake doesn't need many ingredients, and as long as you have bananas you should have everything you need in your pantry.

Banana: The riper the banana the better. A ripe banana is broken down easier with a fork and has a sweeter and more pronounced banana flavor. Make sure you use a medium-sized banana as differences in the banana size can change the texture of your cake
Baking powder: Baking powder is essential as it gives the cake rise and prevents it from becoming dense.

Plain flour: The flour gives the banana bread structure, so it bakes up to that cake-like texture
Brown sugar: Brown sugar is needed to give the cake a sweet, slightly caramelized flavor, reminiscent of when banana bread is baked

White sugar: White sugar gives the cake more sweetness, while also improving the texture and making it lighter
Vegetable oil: Oil prevents the cake from drying out
Vanilla extract: A little vanilla helps to enhance the flavor!

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How to customize this cake

There are so many ways you can make this mug cake yours! Here are just a couple of my favorite ways.

Mix in chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
Mix in chopped roasted nuts
Stir in a pinch of cinnamon
Top with ice cream or whipped cream
Top with a drizzle of peanut butter, Nutella, or chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this last?

This cake is best eaten as soon as it is made! I wouldn't recommend storing it because it tastes best fresh, and it only takes 3 minutes to make.

Can I store this for later?

If you have leftovers I recommend refrigerating them and eating them within the next 2 days. You can heat them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds to bring them up to a warm temperature before eating.

Is this vegan?

Yes! Because the cake doesn't use any eggs or butter it is definitely vegan friendly.

Why did my cake deflate?

If you haven't microwaved your cake for long enough it will deflate. Make sure you microwave it for 2 minutes on high.

What kind of mug should I use?

Any kind of mug will work, but if you want it to come close to the rim I would recommend using a smaller mug.

If using a large mug you can double the recipe and microwave it for 3-4 mins, until set.

Most importantly make sure you use a microwave-safe mug!

Can I use butter instead of oil?

Of course! I like using oil in this recipe as it is easier, and doesn't require to be melted. If using butter melt a tablespoon in the mug before you add the other ingredients.

Butter gives the banana bread more flavor and fragrance!

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