Ingredients
⅓cupall-purpose flour
¼cupsugar,granulated
¼tspbaking powder
⅛tspcinnamon
1pinchsalt
½banana,overripe, mashed very well, scant 1/4 cup
1tbspvegetable oil
1tbspapplesauce
1tbspbuttermilk
1largeegg yolk
¼tspvanilla extract
1recipecream cheese frosting,recipe follows
1tbsppecans,chopped, or walnuts, optional
banana slices,optional
1½tbspcream cheese,softened
4tbspsugar,powdered
Preparation
In a small mixing bowl, using a fork, whisk together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add in the mashed banana, vegetable oil, applesauce, buttermilk, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir the mixture until well-blended. Be sure to mix in the flour at the bottom of the mug well.
Cook the mixture in the microwave on high power for 2 ½ to 3 minutes until done. Be careful not to overcook, or your cake may be spongy.
Dollop with Cream Cheese Frosting, sprinkle with optional nuts, then garnish with optional banana slices. Enjoy warm as once mug cakes cool, they aren’t quite as good.
