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2 Minute Vegan Mug Cake (Banana)

Published: Feb 11, 2024 · Modified: Nov 29, 2025 by Motions and Emotions

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Vegan Mug Cake in Microwave is quick and easy to make with few ingredients available in your kitchen. If you love banana cake, then you must try this best vegan mug cake prepared using banana to satiate your sweet taste.

vegan mug cake in a ramekin

My daughter often requests to bake cake, so I suggest that she try this easy dessert recipe. Trust me, these mug cakes are ideal for busy people, school or college kids, and as last-minute sweet treats for unexpected guests.

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  • What is Mug Cake?
  • Why Should You Make Vegan Banana Mug Cake
  • Ingredients
  • How to Prepare Banana Cake in Mug
  • Variations
  • Top tips
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  • Vegan Mug Cake (Banana)

What is Mug Cake?

Mug cakes are miniature cakes baked (usually) in a mug using your microwave. With just a few basic pantry ingredients and a microwave, you can whip up a single-serving cake in a matter of minutes. You can make mug cakes in a variety of flavors based on your personal tastes.

Why Should You Make Vegan Banana Mug Cake

Vegan Banana Mug Cake Recipe is

  • Made with a few simple ingredients
  • Healthier alternative to traditional desserts
  • Convenient to prepare
  • Quick
  • Vegan

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients to bake a healthy vegan mug cake

Banana: Overripe banana is the key ingredient of this recipe. I have used the robust variety of banana. Bananas provide moisture and help bind the ingredients together.

Flour: I have used all-purpose flour for this recipe. You can also use whole wheat flour; however, the texture may not be the same.

Ingredients to make vegan banana mug cake

Sweetener: Brown sugar is used for the sweetness. You can also use jaggery powder or granulated sugar. However, granulated sugar takes time to dissolve in the batter.

Oil: Use any vegetable oil in this recipe. Canola oil, or coconut oil are also good options.

Baking Powder: It will help your mug cake rise, so don't forget to add it.

Others: Chocolate chips, cinnamon powder, etc.

How to Prepare Banana Cake in Mug

Learn to make this easy and quick vegan mug cake (banana) by following the below instructions:

Take a ripe banana and peel it. Place it in a bowl and use a fork to mash it thoroughly until smooth and lump-free. The banana acts as a natural sweetener and adds moisture to the cake.

mashed banana in a bowl

Add the oil and brown sugar to the mashed banana. Stir the mixture well until the sugar dissolves and everything combines into a smooth paste.

addition of brown sugar and oil into mashed banana in a bowl

Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder into the banana mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients are well incorporated.

adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients in a bowl

Fold in the chocolate chips for a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite. You can also use chopped dark chocolate as an alternative.

Grease a ramekin bowl or a microwave-safe mug lightly with oil or butter to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the prepared container, ensuring it fills about two-thirds of the way to allow room for the cake to rise.

mug cake batter with choco chips in a ramekin

Preheat the oven, then microwave the cup or bowl on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the batter is no longer moist on the surface.

Variations

This is a vegan banana mug cake recipe I have shared. If you are not a vegan, then instead of oil you can use butter and milk for this.

a spoon of vegan banana mug cake is dug out from the mug cake

Top tips

  • Avoid overcooking the mug cake, otherwise it will turn dry.
  • Always mix the ingredients in a bowl first, then transfer the batter to the cup. This ensures even ingredient distribution.

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Vegan Mug Cake (Banana)

Vegan Banana Mug Cake in Microwave is a quick and easy recipe that requires only a few ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Active Time2 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Recipes, Mug Cake Recipes
Yield: 1
Author: Amrita

Materials

  • 1 no Overripe Banana medium
  • ½ cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Chocolate Chips (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon Powder

Instructions

  • Take a ripe banana and crush it with a fork.
  • Next, add the oil and brown sugar and mix well.
  • After that, add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and cinnamon powder). Mix well.
  • Finally, include chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Grease a ramekin bowl or mug and pour the batter into it.
  • Preheat the oven, then microwave the cup or bowl on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the batter is no longer moist on top.

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