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Banana Bread Mug Cake (Microwave)

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A quick-bread crumb in a mug: overripe banana's pectin and sugars keep it moist, while chemical leavening and egg trap steam to mimic a slow-baked loaf's rise.

Prep 00:03
Cook 00:02
Total 00:05
Yield 1

Ingredients

  • 1 very ripe medium banana
  • 1 large whole egg
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mash the banana in an 8-oz mug; fork in the egg, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
  2. 2
    Stir in the flour and baking powder just until combined; fold in walnuts.
  3. 3
    Top with the remaining sugar and cinnamon; microwave on high 2:00–2:15 until a toothpick comes out clean.
Category
Desserts

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

The Kitchn
thekitchn.com/banana-bread-mug-cake-23027939