Banana Mug Cake in 3 Minutes
A fluffy, fragrant banana mug cake cooked in just 3 minutes in the microwave, topped with a silky homemade caramelized banana sauce. The ultimate quick-fix dessert with barely any washing up!
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 egg
- 1 ripe banana (for the batter)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 ripe banana (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for the sauce)
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Directions
- 1
Mash one ripe banana with a fork until you get a smooth, even purée.
- 2
In a mug of about 300 ml, combine the egg, sugar, flour, oil, milk and baking powder.
- 3
Add the banana purée and stir vigorously until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- 4
Microwave on full power for 3 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, mash the second banana and heat it in a small saucepan with the sugar, stirring constantly until you get a golden, creamy sauce.
- 6
Immediately drizzle the warm sauce over the freshly cooked cake and serve directly in the mug — do not remove the cake!
💡 Chef's Tip
Use very ripe bananas with black spots — they are sweeter and blend effortlessly. Keeping the cake in the mug preserves its moisture and soft texture. For an indulgent twist, add a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread on top of the sauce.
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