Banana Mug Cake! Can something this good really be this easy to make? Yes! Oh how I love mug cakes. Simple yet divine.
This cake is like banana bread meets vanilla cake, then it’s smothered in a rich cream cheese frosting and of course it’s finished of with some chopped pecans. If you haven’t gotten into the mug cake craze yet then now is the time.
This mug cake it unbelievably satisfying! Curb that banana bread craving in a number of minutes and add a new recipe to your quick desserts recipe collection.
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Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
This cake is like banana bread meets vanilla cake, then it’s smothered in a rich cream cheese frosting and of course it’s finished of with some chopped pecans
Servings: 1
Prep5 minutesCook3 minutesReady in: 8 minutes
Ingredients1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 tsp baking powder1/8 tsp cinnamon1 pinch salt1/2 overripe banana , mashed very well (scant 1/4 cup)1 tbsp vegetable oil1 tbsp applesauce1 tbsp buttermilk1 large egg yolk1/4 tsp vanilla extract1 recipe Quick Cream Cheese Frosting , recipe follows1 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts , optionalBanana slices , optionalSimple Cream Cheese Frosting1 1/2 Tbsp Cream Cheese , softened in the microwave several seconds4 Tbsp powdered sugar
InstructionsPrepare Simple Cream Cheese Frosting according to directions listed, set aside. In a large mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add in mashed banana, vegetable oil, applesauce, buttermilk, egg yolk and vanilla, stir mixture until well blended (being sure to mix in the flour at the bottom of the mug well). Cook mixture in the microwave on HIGH power for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes until done being careful not to overcook or your cake may be spongy. Dollop with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting, sprinkle with optional nuts then garnish with optional banana slices. Enjoy warm (once mug cakes cool they aren’t quite as good).Simple Cream Cheese FrostingIn a small mixing bowl, using a fork, whisk together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Banana Mug Cake Author: Jaclyn
Review Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Banana Mug Cake
Author: Jaclyn
