Cocoa Banana Mug Cake

Latin-inspired dessert with cocoa and ripe bananas baked quickly in a mug. The tender, chocolatey crumb finishes with a banana caramel glow and a touch of cinnamon, ideal for a cozy 4-serving potluck-style treat.

Total time

11 min

Serves

4

dessertmug cakebananachocolatequick

Ingredients

4 servings

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Instructions

Chef’s Pro Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For a fudgier center, add 1 tbsp chocolate chips to batter.
  • Let each mug rest 1 minute before serving to finish cooking.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to balance the chocolate richness.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat briefly in microwave before serving.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories
290kcal
protein
7g
carbs
38g
fat
12g

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