Cocoa-Banana Mug Cake
Cocoa-Banana Mug Cake made from scratch comes together in just MINUTES, is gluten-free, super moist and this dessert recipe is made right in the microwave!
When I say this is moistest chocolate mug cake you will ever have I am not lying! This is my first time trying a mug cake at home, and while I’ve had other mug cakes, this one does not have that spongy texture that I normally don’t enjoy in a made-in-the-microwave dessert. This is seriously the most brilliant idea when you have an emergency need for dessert or a chocolate fix. Instantaneously satisfied cravings are a beautiful thing in life. You can have this done in less than five minutes. Yeah, that’s right.
Are you ever just in the mood for a single-serve dessert and don’t want to mess around with softened butter, heating up the oven, or really any effort at all? Then this cocoa-banana mug cake will be sure to put a smile on your face. You can also eat this in it’s entirety without feeling comatose afterward. That’s always a good thing, right?
I have to admit the first time I saw a recipe for a mug cake I was super skeptical. I mean how can you make a cake in just a few minutes in the microwave? So I set out to test the theory and now I’m just kicking myself for not trying one sooner. So, throw away your theory that something made in a microwave can’t possibly taste good. This would be great for an after-school snack or college kids to make in their dorms!
Have you heard of the wonderful brand called Maui Sugars? Their Natural Cane Sugar is the only sugar that comes exclusively from the beautiful island of Maui and is what I used in this recipe. I’m fortunate enough to say I have experienced first-hand just how beautiful Hawaii is and this sugar brought me back, even if just for a moment. They kettle cook their sugarcane in small batches to produce superior quality natural sugars that will enhance the flavor of your favorite beverages (like iced coffee in the summer!). You can also use it cereals, baked goods, and any other recipes. I have been using it in everything and love it!
Maui Brand Natural Cane Sugar are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan friendly, and come in two styles: Maui Raws and Maui Whites, and are packaged for convenience and ease of use. It is good, quality sugar….and I love products made right here in the U.S.! If you can’t find their sugar at your local grocery store, it is available on Amazon!
I hope you try out this cocoa-banana mug cake and let me know how much you love it. Have a great Wednesday! Chocolate would make it even better….just sayin’.
- 1 overripe banana
- ¼ cup peanut butter, almond butter OR any nut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Maui Raws Turbinado Sugar (or any Turbinado sugar)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Mash the banana in a large mug with a fork. Add the peanut butter and egg and mix all together thoroughly.
- Stir in the sugar and cocoa and beat until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips. Divide the better between two mugs or use one large mug.
- Microwave (on HIGH) separately for 1.5 to 2.5 minutes each until risen and firm.
- Eat out of the mug or gently invert onto a plate.
- Top it how you prefer: chopped nuts, fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sauce (homemade recipe here), etc.
Your presentation of this mug cake is amazing! It looks beautiful! I’ll have to give this a try then, you’ve convinced me 🙂
This looks like a great recipe! I have made a mug cake or two with my little one and they are fun. I know what you mean about that spongy texture – I cover it up with some ice cream but all the better if that is not an issue! Thanks for sharing this.
I am ALWAYS having a chocolate emergency. This looks like the perfect chocolatey fix in those instances! And in a single serve mug to boot – that means I could leave no evidence of dessert behind. Bwahahahaha! 🙂
Haven’t gotten into mug cakes yet. Really need to, though — so fast, and so portion-controlled. This looks terrific. Love the photos — thanks.
I am amazed at the texture of this mug cake Ashley! The only mug cake I’ve tried involved milk – but yours doesn’t – love the PB/chocolate/banana combo in this!
Wait, do they sell this at Denny’s? That’s such a good idea. Also, since I am El Jefe de la Torta (“The Cake Boss”) I would appreciate it if you allowed me to sample your cakes before you publish them just to ensure quality from an independent 3rd party unbiased perspective. That would be great. Also, I don’t like banana’s. Can I use Skittles instead?
This looks awesome, and 5 minutes?! Yes, please!!
This looks dangerously delicious! So quick and easy to make – so easy to indulge when the craving strikes! 🙂
I love mug cakes, perfectly portioned, easy make and clean up too!
I’m a huge lover of all mug cakes and this one is probably going to be a fast favorite. Mine don’t look as nice when I turn them out of the mug though. 🙁
I was actually shocked this one looked as nice as it did! LOL
I might actually try this tonight! Great idea
Gotta love a good mug cake! Yours looks wonderful.
I haven’t tried to make my own mug cake recipe but some of the other’s that people have made before have been iffy. But I 100% trust you and I’m gonna give it a try! Well that and because it’s chocolate and banana! haha
Now that is a lot of fun! Sounds delicious 🙂
I’ve only tried one mug cake ever and it had such a weird spongy texture that I never tried again! So this, this I need to try! Sounds delicious!
I don’t know if it’s because this one doesn’t have flour in it, but it was the first non-spongy one I have had!
Oh my, this is totally happening asap. This looks utterly amazing. I can’t wait to try this. Mug cakes rock.
LOOOVE that sugar! and this recipe is beautifully dangerous 😉