Dessert for 1

Banana Mug Cake

Name: Banana Mug Cake
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 banana peeled; 1 egg beaten; 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp maple syrup plus extra for drizzling (optional); 4 tbsp plain flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp chopped pecans or chocolate chips (optional)

$7.16for 46 minServes 1

Mashed banana, egg, flour, and maple syrup microwave in a mug for a warm single-serving cake.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bananas, 0.3 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, a little$0.45/oz typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.79

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrupFlourBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

6 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Desserts

Typical price

$1.79 per serving$7.16 for 4

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Ingredients

1 banana peeled
1 egg beaten
1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp maple syrup plus extra for drizzling (optional)
4 tbsp plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp chopped pecans or chocolate chips (optional)

Steps

Mash the banana in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
Stir in the egg, oil, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Mix in the flour and baking powder, then fold in the pecans or chocolate chips if using.
Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes, using 30-second bursts, until the center is firm.
Rest the cake for 1 minute and drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.