3 Minute Banana Mug Cake

3 Minute Banana Mug Cake





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



Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

1 1/2 Tbsp Cream Cheese, softened in the microwave several seconds

4 Tbsp powdered sugar







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).



Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

In a small mixing bowl, using a fork, whisk together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.