07/09/2026
๐๐ซ BANANA SPLIT CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE ๐
A rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake topped with buttery caramelized bananas, creamy vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cherries, crunchy nuts and chocolate curls. ๐ค๐จ
๐ง Ingredients
๐ซ Mug Cake Base
๐พ 40g all-purpose flour
๐ 35g granulated sugar
๐ซ 20g unsweetened cocoa powder
๐ฅ 2g baking powder
๐ฅ 60ml whole milk
๐ซ 20ml neutral cooking oil
๐ Caramelized Bananas
๐ 1 firm-ripe banana, sliced into 1cm thick rounds
๐ง 15g unsalted butter
๐ฏ 20g light brown sugar
๐ง A pinch of salt
๐จ Toppings
๐ฆ Vanilla ice cream (1 large scoop)
๐ซ Chocolate syrup
โ๏ธ Whipped cream
๐ Maraschino cherries
๐ฅ Chopped walnuts or peanuts
๐ซ Chocolate curls
๐ฉโ๐ณ Method
1๏ธโฃ Make the cake: In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.
2๏ธโฃ Add milk and oil, then stir until you have a smooth batter with no dry pockets.
3๏ธโฃ Microwave for 60โ75 seconds, until the cake is risen and just set. Let it rest briefly.
4๏ธโฃ Caramelize the bananas: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Add banana slices and cook for 1โ2 minutes per side, until glossy and caramelized.
5๏ธโฃ Arrange the warm caramelized bananas over the mug cake.
6๏ธโฃ Add a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle generously with chocolate syrup.
7๏ธโฃ Finish with whipped cream, cherries, chopped nuts and chocolate curls.
8๏ธโฃ Serve immediately while the cake is warm and the ice cream is melting! ๐๐ซ๐