Description
A moist and naturally sweetened cake made without refined flour or sugar, perfect for a health-conscious dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Blend pitted dates with a couple tablespoons of water in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to bananas and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in the date paste until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake tender. A springform pan can help with easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: no flour cake, sugar-free dessert, healthy cake, almond flour, banana cake