This easy microwave banana bread is studded with chunks of chocolate and ready in under 5 minutes.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Looking for a no-fuss banana bread recipe with your one overripe banana?
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
Let this be your go-to dessert!
The cake is fluffy, decadent, and filled with pools of melted chocolate chunks.
I love making this recipe at any moments notice when I am craving something sweet and indulgent.
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
I have also tripled the batter, divided it into three individual mugs for an impromptu entertaining Sunday brunch.
I have also baked this in a 15-ounce soup mug and the batter comes halfway up the mug.
The cook time would vary depending on your microwave.
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
Mine is a 1000-watt microwave, and it took 1 minute 30 seconds to fully cook the cake.
The top of the cake should be shiny, but not wet.
It shouldve risen and the chocolate chunks on the top should look melted.
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Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Do not overmix the batterjust double-check no dry pockets of flour are visible.
Then, microwave in 10-second intervals until the cake is cooked through.
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The top will be sticky, but not wet, and the cake will rise quite a bit.
I used a 1000-watt microwave.
You may need to adjust the cooking time based on your microwave.
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Serve the banana bread while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Store leftovers in the fridge, tightly covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
Warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.
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