Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting is a fast, easy, and delicious dessert that you don’t have to share with anyone else. Sweet banana cake topped with light and creamy frosting will hit the spot. 

I never get mad when my bananas start getting too ripe because it means I have a chance to make a delicious baked treat! If you want to go for a dessert option other than banana bread, then this Banana Mug Cake will be right up your alley.

Mug Cakes

Can something this good be this easy to make?  Yes!  Oh, how I love mug cakes. Simple yet divine. And sometimes you just want a delicious baked dessert without having to bake an entire cake and clean all the tools! Mug cakes are perfect when you need a treat—just for you. Mug cakes are also great for gifting to friends or neighbors, or transporting treats for a picnic or lunch on location.

Banana Mug Cake

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 off with some chopped pecans. If you haven’t gotten into the mug cake craze yet then now is the time. There are so many ways to remix mug cakes to be perfect for YOUR tastebuds. Add in chocolate, cinnamon, strawberries, or peanut butter to make this an incredible upgraded banana mug cake.

Get creative with your toppings, too. I like some walnuts or pecans for crunch. You can also try banana chips, whipped cream, shredded coconut, sprinkles, other kinds of fruit, or chopped candy bars! The options for mug cakes are endless.

This mug cake is unbelievably satisfying!  Curb that banana bread craving in just a few minutes and add a new recipe to your quick dessert recipe collection. No mixer, bowls, or baking dishes are necessary. A treat with little to no cleanup? Sounds great to me!

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Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

 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

Servings: 1

Prep5 minutes minutes

Cook3 minutes minutes

Ready in: 8 minutes minutes

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

Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Cream Cheese , softened in the microwave several seconds
• 4 Tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

• 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.
• Recipe Source: Easy Cooking Zone

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Banana Mug Cake

Author: Jaclyn