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Banana Mug Cake
Mashed banana, egg, flour, and maple syrup microwave in a mug for a warm single-serving cake.
$2.24for 4 servings
$0.56 per serving$2.24 for 4
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- 6 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.56 | |
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.
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.
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