Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Banana Cake You’ll Love

Indulge in this Healthy Chocolate Banana Cake, a guilt-free treat perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Cakes

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup Flour spelt, oat, or gluten-free blends are great options
1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder adds rich chocolate flavor
2 tablespoons Dutch Cocoa Powder intensifies chocolate taste
1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
1/4 teaspoon Salt fine sea salt preferred

For Sweetening and Moisture

1/2 cup Sugar consider using xylitol, coconut sugar, or date sugar
1/3 cup Mashed Banana about 85g
1/4 cup Coconut Oil or Almond Butter for moisture; use extra banana for fat-free option

For Flavor Enhancements

1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best taste
1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips optional, can enhance richness

For Hydration

1/2 cup Water adjust as necessary

Equipment

oven
mixing bowl
Spatula
8-inch square baking pan

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add water, sugar, mashed banana, melted coconut oil or almond butter, and vanilla extract; stir gently until just combined.
If using, fold mini chocolate chips into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Healthy Chocolate Banana Cake is versatile and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later enjoyment.

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