Introduction
Let’s be real: some days you don’t want a gourmet brunch or a Pinterest-perfect dessert.
You want chocolate. In under five minutes. With zero judgment and even fewer dishes.
If you’ve ever eaten a cookie in the laundry room or hidden in your car with snacks just to survive, this recipe is for you.
This 3-ingredient chocolate mug cake is a warm, gooey hug in a cup. And yes, it counts as self-care.
The Recipe: 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 generous tablespoon peanut butter (or Nutella if you’re living dangerously)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Flaky salt
- A scoop of ice cream
- Zero interruptions
Instructions:
- Mash the banana directly into a mug. A fork works. Don’t overthink it.
- Stir in cocoa and peanut butter until the mix looks kinda smooth.
- Microwave for 60 seconds. Maybe 70 if you like it more cooked.
- Let it cool for 30 seconds (or not, we won’t tell).
- Eat it straight from the mug with a spoon like the queen you are.
Why Moms Love This Cake
- One mug = one dish. No cleanup.
- Banana = healthy (ish). Let’s pretend.
- Chocolate = emotional stability.
- Microwave = energy-saving magic.
You don’t need a mixer. You don’t need to measure. You barely need to be awake.
It’s warm. It’s rich. It feels like dessert from a restaurant but takes less effort than finding your car keys.
Where to Grab Ingredients in Sacramento
Support local (because you deserve better than big box energy):
- Corti Brothers – Grab fancy cocoa and natural peanut butter. Worth it.
- Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op – Great for ripe bananas and zero-judgment stares when you check out with 3 tubs of peanut butter.
- Taylor’s Market – If you’re going deluxe with add-ins like sea salt or chocolate chunks.
Bonus: Make It a “Mom’s Night In” Kit
Pair your mug cake with:
- A glass of Michael David Petite Petit Syrah from Total Wine & More
- An episode of Bridgerton (or literally anything without talking animals)
- A bath you don’t get interrupted in (rare, but aim high)
Final Word
Mother’s Day or not, you deserve something sweet that doesn’t require effort, dishes, or small talk.
This mug cake is more than dessert. It’s your moment. It’s your reward. It’s a five-minute vacation you can make in your favorite chipped coffee mug.
Go ahead. Lock the bathroom door. Microwave the joy. And eat it while it’s hot.
Want my know no-stress lasagne recipe Check it out here!
