Banana Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar(optional)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract(optional)
• a pinch salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 8 minutes): In a microwave-safe mug, mash the banana until mostly smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, (optional) sugar, (optional) vanilla, milk, and a pinch of salt until no dry flour remains.

2. 2

   Cook (about 3 minutes): Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave in additional 30-second bursts until the center looks set and springs back when lightly touched (total about 3 minutes).

3. 3

   Rest and serve: Let stand for 1 minute to finish setting, then eat warm.