2 Minute Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake
This Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake is a warm, cozy, single-serving dessert made in the microwave in about 2 minutes. It's soft, lightly sweet, filled with banana flavor, and studded with melty chocolate chips - a little like banana bread, but without the wait.
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When a craving for banana cake or banana bread strikes, this is the quickest way to make something homemade and comforting. All you need is a ripe banana, a few pantry ingredients, a microwave-safe mug, and a spoon.
I especially love this mug cake on quiet evenings when dessert sounds wonderful, but baking an entire cake doesn't. It's simple, warm, and just enough.
Why You'll Love This Banana Mug Cake
This easy banana mug cake is:
- Ready in about 2 minutes
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Soft, cozy, and lightly sweet
- Filled with banana, cinnamon, and chocolate chips
- Perfect for one serving
- A quick way to use half a ripe banana
It has all the comfort of banana bread in a warm, spoonable dessert - without turning on the oven.
Can I Use a Whole Banana?
For the best texture, I recommend using ½ of a ripe banana as written in the recipe.
I tested this recipe with a whole banana, and while the flavor is delicious, the texture becomes much softer and more pudding-like rather than cake-like. If you'd like more banana flavor or want to use a whole banana, the best option is to double the recipe and divide it between two mugs.
That keeps the classic mug cake texture while still giving you plenty of banana flavor.
Can I make more than one mug cake at once?
Yes! If I'm making one mug cake, I usually mix the ingredients right in the mug. If I'm making two or more, I double or triple the recipe in a small bowl, then divide the batter between microwave-safe mugs.
Microwave each mug cake separately for the most even texture.
What Kind of Mug Should I Use?
Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 12 ounces. Mug sizes vary, and this cake will rise as it cooks, so a slightly larger mug helps prevent overflow.
After you make it once, you'll know whether your favorite mug is just right - or whether you want a little more room for toppings.
Topping Ideas
This banana mug cake is delicious as is, but toppings make it feel extra special. Try:
- Whipped cream
- A dusting of cinnamon
- Sliced bananas
- Extra chocolate chips
- A drizzle of chocolate
- A small scoop of vanilla ice cream
- A spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter
Any toppings you enjoy on a Chocolate Chip Banana Bread will also work great here too.
2 Minute Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ banana mashed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, or a mug, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Once melted, add the sugar, milk, mashed banana and stir. Once incorporated, add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Stir until combined. Then top with chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Mine is perfect at 2 minutes. Let sit and cool for several minutes before adding your toppings. It's super hot when it comes out of the microwave.
Notes
Topping Ideas:
- More Chocolate Chips
- Whipping Cream dusted with Ground Cinnamon
- Sliced Banana Drizzled with Chocolate Sauce
- Confectioners' Sugar
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
If you love quick microwave desserts, you might also enjoy:
- Bread Pudding in a Mug
- Banana Bread Mug Cake
- Carrot Cake in a Mug
- Strawberry Mug Cake
- Coconut Mug Cake
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Do you think I could use a full banana instead of just 1/2? I really want the healthiness and taste of a full banana.
Hi Bella! I tested this because I wondered the same thing, and while the banana flavor is good with a whole banana, the texture becomes much softer and more pudding-like rather than cake-like.
For the best classic mug cake texture, I’d recommend doubling the recipe instead of adding a full banana to a single serving. That will give you the extra banana flavor you’re looking for while keeping the cake texture intact. Thank you for asking — it’s such a helpful question!
I wasn’t to sure about this at first but this is the perfect snack after a long day of school/work, this recipe is for the people who LOVE banana bread! Definitely trying this again and great for getting rid of your old bananas 🍌
I had to smile when I read your comment, Eliza. Mug cake batters can look funny sometimes! I'm so glad you tried it-- and I agree, it's a delicious way to use very ripe bananas.
Had a very brown, mushy banana I was determined to use instead of discarding. This dessert was the solution. Super easy and tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Michelle, you have to love those brown bananas! I'm so glad you found the mug cake and enjoyed it! It's definitely a great option for single brown bananas. I too have one on my counter today-- I think this mug cake is on the menu!
Psyched to try this! Especially since I have a brown banana. Happy February All.
Happy February! Days are especially nice when you have brown bananas around! Enjoy 😍😍
This recipe was great.
I veganized it with vegan butter! Delicious.
Thank you for much for trying it-- and I'm thrilled you enjoyed. Love your changes.
Will it work if you replace butter with oil? I feel like every time I put butter into a mug cake it ends up overflowing and making a mess in my microwave, which is what happened now too, I even used my biggest mug...
I’m sorry! I hate it when the microwave gets messed up. You can definitely swap the butter for oil. It does affect the flavor but hopefully will work better with your microwave. I’ve not had that happen with butter but I’m often using 14 and even 16 ounce mugs!
I was hungry for a treat and found this recipe. I used the oil in a 10 oz mug and it came out great, no mess. Although I did miss the flavor of the butter.
Thank you for trying it with oil and letting us know what size mug you used!
I stumbled on this recipe and I had a ripe banana on hand so I decided to try it. Wow. It’s so light and fluffy!! Absolutely hit the spot for a quick desert.
Hi Jen, I’m happy you had that ripe banana on hand 😍. Thank you for trying the recipe— I’m so glad you liked it!
Oh my goodness... I x4 the recipe and cooked it in a microwave ring tray for 5 mins and it was delicious with a dollop of whipped cream! Thank you I will be making this again!
That is awesome, Helen! Thank you for sharing!!
I don’t have much time to eat anything because of online school, but this is so quick and delicious! Personally, I think three tablespoons of sugar is too sweet, so I reduced it to 1 1/2 tablespoons. Thank you for this recipe!!!
Thank you for your comment on the sugar. I also like a reduced amount but the guys in our house love it sweeter. I'm SO glad you liked it and that it works for a super busy schedule!
It took about for mins to cook...really though!
Microwaves vary so much! I'm glad you liked it!!
can you replace milk with water?
That is a great question. I’ve not tested it with water. Milk adds a creamy flavor to the cake - but water should work. I will try to test it this evening!
Jana -- I made 4 mugs cakes last night with water -- and there is very little difference. Enjoy!!
We tried the 2 minute chocolate chip banana mug cake tonight. It was so easy, quick and delicious. Thank you for a wonderful desert recipe and treat for a Sunday night.
So glad you liked it! We loved it too!