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A white cup filled with a microwave mug cake topped with chocolate chips sits on a countertop next to a beige napkin and a bottle of rum in the background.

Banana Rum Mug Cake

This quick and easy Banana Rum Mug Cake is rich, moist, and full of tropical flavor. Made with ripe banana, dark rum, and a hint of chocolate, it’s the perfect single-serve dessert ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mug Cake
Servings 1 serving
Calories 435 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 banana ripe
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe mug, mash the banana until smooth.
  • Add the egg, brown sugar, melted butter, and dark rum. Mix well.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds to 1 minute and 40 seconds, depending on your microwave’s power.
  • Let cool for a minute before serving.

Notes

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 21gFiber: 2gNet Carbs: 45g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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