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    Published: Feb 8, 2021 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes

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    These Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes are ready in about 5 minutes and they're SO easy to make. Filled with rich, moist banana bread and stuffed with gooey chocolate chunks, they are the perfect dessert for two!

    overhead view of mug cake with big scoop taken out on a spoon

    Mug cakes. You either love them, or you have never had one.

    There is a reason people make such a fuss over these tiny cakes in a mug. Not only are they delicious, but they are incredibly easy to make (and by that I mean hard to mess up too)!

    These banana chocolate mug cakes are made with 1 bowl, simple ingredients, 2 mugs, and takes about 5 minutes to make them start to finish. This recipe makes 2 mug cakes, which you can share with a friend, or you can eat both by yourself. No judgment here!

    Ingredients needed for banana chocolate mug cakes:

    This mug cake recipe has your standard ingredients, but I want to point out a few things below:

    • maple syrup- this is used as our sweetener (besides the natural sweetness of the bananas). If you prefer your cakes less sweet, use 1-1.5 tablespoon of syrup instead.
    • banana- obviously! This is the perfect solution to your overripe bananas. This recipe calls for roughly ½ cup of mashed banana, which for me was 1.5 bananas (I had a little under ½ cup). You want these mug cakes but you have unripe bananas? Don't worry, I got you- scroll down to see how you can ripen your bananas quickly!
    • cocoa powder- I like to use high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder for my baking recipes. Hershey's is a great cheaper option, and Ghirardelli & Guittard make good ones at a bit of a higher price point.
    • chocolate chunks- These are my go-to for this recipe because they give you amazing pools of chocolate with every bite. You can buy chunks, cut up a chocolate bar to make your own, or just buy chocolate chips (just as good, I promise).
    ingredients needed for mug cakes

    Step-by-Step Instructrions

    Step 1: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add in the mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix until combined.

    Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt straight into that same bowl and mix until everything comes together. Your batter will be lumpy from the bananas. Fold in the chocolate chunks.

    • wet ingredients mixed together, ready to pour in the bowl of dry ingredients
    • batter is mixed and ready to be poured into two mugs to bake

    Step 2: Divide your batter equally into two microwave-safe mugs. I added some extra chocolate chunks to the tops of mine (totally optional, but more chocolate is always good).

    Microwaving one at a time, bake them for 1 minute and 30 seconds to start. If they don't seem almost cooked, put them bake in for another 10-15 seconds. 1 minute 30 seconds was perfect for me, but every microwave is different. You don't want to overbake your mug cake either, so it's better to underbake at first.

    Un-baked banana bread batter in the mugs with chocolate chunks on top

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many servings does this make?

    This recipe makes 2 mug cakes! You can cut the recipe in half to make one, or double to make 4!

    How do I ripen bananas quickly?

    There are a few ways to do this. If you know you want to make these in a day or two, stick your bananas in a brown paper bag and let them sit in there to ripen more quickly.
    If you are in a pinch, turn your oven on to 300 degrees F, put your bananas on a baking sheet, and bake for about 20-30 minutes. Your bananas will turn dark brown/black and will be squishy to the touch. Let them cool completely before using them in the recipe.

    Is it safe to eat a microwaved mug cake?

    Absolutely! Your microwave cooks those little cakes just as your oven would, only a tiny bit faster. I do advise eating them right away (aka not making them super ahead of time). Mug cakes are meant to be a want-cake-now, eat-cake-now kind of recipe!
    Your mug cake will deflate a bit once it stops cooking, but don't worry about that- It's normal!

    Storing

    If you aren't planning on eating these immediately, you can take cover the mug and store it in the fridge for a few days. You can reheat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

    45 degree view of two mug cakes with chocolate chunks around and a scoop of cocoa powder.

    Want to try more recipes?

    • Biscoff Mug Cake
    • Banana Bread Bundt Cake
    • Banana Carrot Muffins
    • Banana Blueberry Muffins

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    Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes Recipe

    Kelly Hamilton
    These Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes are so easy to make and ready in about 5 minutes. Filled with rich, moist banana bread and stuffed with gooey chocolate chunks, they are the perfect dessert for two!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 468 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • ½ cup mashed over-ripe banana I used 1 and ½ bananas
    • 1 large egg at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup all purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chunks plus extra for topping

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter until melted, about 30-45 seconds on high. To that same bowl, add the mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix together until fully incorporated.
    • To that same bowl, add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
    • Spray your mugs with a little bit of non-stick spray. Split the batter equally into the two microwave-safe mugs. I topped mine with a sprinkle of extra chocolate chunks before baking.
      Microwave 1 mug at a time, for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Every microwave is different, so if that doesn't seem fully cooked to you, put it back in for another 10-15 seconds until done.
      Mug cakes will be very hot right out of the microwave so let them cool a little before enjoying.

    Notes

    • How to ripen bananas quickly: If you know you want to make these in a day or two, stick your bananas in a brown paper bag and let them sit in there to ripen more quickly.
      If you are in a pinch, turn your oven on to 300 degrees F, put your bananas on a baking sheet, and bake for about 20-30 minutes. Your bananas will turn dark brown/black and will be squishy to the touch. Let them cool completely before using them in the recipe.
    • If you aren't planning on eating these immediately, you can take cover the mug and store it in the fridge for only a few days. You can reheat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Rena says

      January 14, 2022 at 9:23 am

      Can these also be baked In ramekins?

      Reply
      • Kelly Hamilton says

        January 16, 2022 at 12:09 pm

        Yes, these can be baked in ramekins as long as they're microwave-safe!

        Reply
    2. Kim says

      March 16, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Very good do you have any more mug cake recipes

      Reply
      • bakeandbacon says

        March 16, 2021 at 8:50 pm

        Thank you so much!! This is my only mug cake recipe on my blog so far, but I will definitely work on getting some more up there!

        Reply
    3. Skyler says

      February 11, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious!! Definitely adding it to my list of things to do with overripe bananas!

      Reply
      • bakeandbacon says

        February 14, 2021 at 4:30 pm

        Thank you so much for trying this recipe, Skyler!

        Reply

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