Speedy Banana Bread Mug Cakes
Speedy Banana Bread Mug Cakes
Ingredients
For the Mug Cake Batter
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk, any kind
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins / Toppings
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- cooking spray, as needed, for mugs
Instructions
- 1
Lightly grease four microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray or a little vegetable oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are okay. Fold in any optional chocolate chips or chopped walnuts now, if using.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared mugs. Each mug should be about half full.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Microwave one mug cake at a time on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage. If the cake is still wet, microwave in 15-second increments.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
Carefully remove the mugs from the microwave (they will be hot!). Let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Enjoy directly from the mug, or invert onto a plate if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Speedy Banana Bread Mug Cakes
Ingredients
For the Mug Cake Batter
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk, any kind
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins / Toppings
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- cooking spray, as needed, for mugs
Instructions
- 1
Lightly grease four microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray or a little vegetable oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are okay. Fold in any optional chocolate chips or chopped walnuts now, if using.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared mugs. Each mug should be about half full.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Microwave one mug cake at a time on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage. If the cake is still wet, microwave in 15-second increments.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
Carefully remove the mugs from the microwave (they will be hot!). Let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Enjoy directly from the mug, or invert onto a plate if desired.
⏱️ 1 min