Description
This Banana Chocolate Flourless Cake is a rich, fudgy, naturally sweetened dessert that’s gluten-free and guilt-free. It’s the perfect easy treat for chocolate lovers using simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Add eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until incorporated.
5. Fold in melted coconut oil or butter until smooth.
6. If using, stir in chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
Do not overbake to maintain the cake’s fudgy texture.
You can substitute coconut oil with melted butter if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg