3 Minute Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Mini Cake
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I used a heart-shaped ramekin because it's cute. It's also Valentine's Day tomorrow if you're into that so I think it is quite fitting. A few years ago, Scott bought the heart-shaped ramekins and made a surprise cheesecake in them for Valentine's Day. Each year, I break out the ramekins and make us a special Valentine's treat. I also like to use these ramekins in my photos; if you take a look around my blog, you are a bound to see them.
In our household, cakes don't need a special occasion, especially when easy microwave recipes exist. We've gotten into the habit of making mug cakes as a go-to late night snack. As this chocolate cake "bakes" in the microwave, the peanut butter melts creating a sauce on top and the bananas add a fun textural element and flavour.
Now onto the recipe.
Mise en place {see Ingredients for amounts}.
Place banana slices and peanut butter in the ramekin.
In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, and cocoa powder and then add it to the ramekin. Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
Let it cool slightly. Run a knife around the cake to loosen it from the ramekin. Place a plate on top of the ramekin and flip the cake onto the plate. Garnish with remaining banana slices. Enjoy!
3 Minute Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Mini Cake
This doesn’t get any easier! 5 ingredients and 3 minutes (or faster) from start to finish to get a tasty, gluten-free mini chocolate cake with peanut butter and banana. An easy microwave creation!
Ingredients
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (I used Fry’s Premium Cocoa)
- 3 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a small (8 oz.) ramekin, place slices of banana on the bottom and then dollop peanut butter on top. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the egg, cocoa powder, and sugar until well combined. Fill the ramekin at most two-thirds full.*
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Carefully remove from the microwave as it will be hot. Let it cool down slightly before running a knife around the edge of the cake. Place a plate on top of the ramekin and flip the cake onto the plate. Garnish with the remaining banana slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *The batter will rise in the microwave and overflow if you fill the ramekin too much. The batter will rise and then sink when you remove it from the microwave.
- You can also use a microwave safe bowl or small mug in place of a ramekin.
- Kick it up by adding cinnamon and a touch of rum!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 5gSugar: 51gProtein: 12g
You've gotta be kidding. No way can something that looks THIS good be this easy!? These might become a new dessert staple in my house!
I hope you try it! Let me know what you think! Thanks Karly!
Loving how cute and simple dessert! I love bananas and always have a ton on hand. Pinning this for later!
Thanks Jamie! 🙂
3 minutes. That's amazing. Such a great looking dessert in no time at all. Love the video!
Thank you! The video was fun to make!
I absolutely love bananas, peanut butter and chocolate together, so good. Sometimes I'll take a bite of banana and then pop in a miniature Reese's Peanut Butter cup. Your dessert reminds me of that, and they're so much prettier! Thanks for sharing!
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are my fav candy bar! I need try that! Thanks, Erica.
This looks amazing! And so easy!! Love the video.
Thanks, Riva!
I always have these wierd cravings at like 11pm at night and there's no way I am baking at that time and sometimes ice cream doesn't cut it. I am so excited that I can actually do something in 3 minutes! Might be dangerous for me haha but it's worth it! I love peanut butter and chocolate! <3 Thank Marie for your easy recipes 🙂
You're welcome!
This cake is so cute! I love the heart-shaped ramekin-- Scott made a good purchase! He's so lucky to have you to make him Valentine's Day treats like this one every year. 🙂 Can't wait to make this for Mateo. He's a big fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combo, so I'm sure he'd love this. Thanks for sharing!
Mateo is lucky to have you! I hope you both enjoy it!