Banana Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled (24g)
• 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar (25g)
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (5g)
• 3/4 tsp baking powder (3g)
• 1/8 tsp fine salt (>1g)
• 1 small, ripe banana, mashed - about 1/3 cup mashed (100g)
• 2 Tbsp hot water (30ml)
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter (15ml)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (2ml)
• 1 Tbsp milk or dark chocolate chips (12g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together 3 Tbsp flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, 3/4 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Add 1/3 cup mashed banana, 2 Tbsp hot water, 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp vanilla to a separate medium-sized bowl. Whisk together until the ingredients are combined and smooth.

3. 3

   Add in the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.

4. 4

   Pour into a 12 oz or larger microwave-safe mug and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of chocolate chips over the top of the batter.

5. 5

   Heat for 60 seconds then check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs (melted chocolate is ok too if you hit a chocolate chip), your mug cake is ready! If the batter is still liquid in the center, heat for an additional 15 seconds, then retest with a toothpick. Repeat until the center of your mug cake is cooked through. My total cook time with this recipe is usually 1 minute and 30 seconds!

6. 6

   Let the cake cool for a few minutes (or else you will burn your tongue - trust me!!), then top with your favorite toppings and enjoy warm! Ice cream, whipped cream, fresh banana slices, or even Nutella all work great as a topping.