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.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 overripe banana, mashed very well (scant 1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp applesauce
- 1 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 recipe Quick Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
- 1 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
- Banana slices, optional
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Cream Cheese, softened in the microwave several seconds
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
Directions
- Prepare 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).
- In a small mixing bowl, using a fork, whisk together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
MyFudo™: I’d have the cream cheese recipe useful when needed too. This is an awesome post!Thanks for sharing. March 22, 2012 at 10:37pm
ShancesFoodTour: I’ll have to try this soon. Looks so good March 26, 2012 at 5:01pm
Diana: I love chocolate mug cake, and I was looking for different flavors. Thanks for sharing, have a nice day! :D June 12, 2012 at 6:07pm
nate.primecp: We featured your recipes in out weekly Food Trend Friday blog post. You can check it out here. Thanks and love the recipes!
http://blog.recipelion.com/food-trend-mug-cakes/ July 27, 2012 at 9:08am
Anonymous: Sure wish I could Pin these wonderful recipes September 9, 2012 at 10:58am
DSpencer2u: What would happen if you used a little less white sugar, and the whole egg instead of only the yolk?
October 23, 2012 at 2:55pm
Jaclyn: It just wont be as sweet and it might taste a little bit egg-y and have a different texture than what I got. You can always try it though =). October 23, 2012 at 9:16pm
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jayde.: tried this and it’s so tasty. April 21, 2013 at 5:08pm