Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts
45 min.
16
197kcal

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If you're a fan of rich, chocolatey desserts with a twist, our Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts is sure to delight your taste buds! This delectable dessert marries the natural sweetness of overly ripe bananas with the bold flavor of cocoa powder, creating a moist and mouthwatering cake that you won't be able to resist. It’s not just the taste that will win you over; this cake is also a healthier indulgence, featuring alternative ingredients like low-fat yogurt and a sugar blend, making it a great option for those mindful of their calorie intake.

Baked to perfection, this cake is easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, perfect for gatherings or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. With each slice, you’ll enjoy a delightful crunch from the toasted walnuts sprinkled on top, enhancing the cake’s texture and flavor profile. Plus, it's vegetarian, making it a versatile choice for various dietary preferences.

Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or treating yourself to a delightful afternoon snack, this Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts is the perfect ending to any meal. So grab your apron and get ready to whip up a dessert that’s not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients your friends and family will love!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • large overly bananas ripe mashed
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  •  egg whites 
  • cup lowfat milk 
  • 0.5 cup lowfat yogurt plain
  • 0.8 cup splenda sugar blend for baking
  • cup unbleached flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup walnuts chopped
  • cup flour whole-wheat

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine flours, Splenda, cocoa, and baking soda.
  3. Add bananas, yogurt, egg whites, vanilla, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Stir. Coat a 9" x 13" cake pan with cooking spray.
  4. Pour batter into pan, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake about 35 minutes. Cool. Raise oven to 375°F. Toast remaining 1/4 cup walnuts 6 minutes. To make frosting, pour 1/4 cup milk into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in Splenda, cocoa, and cornstarch. Slowly add remaining 3/4 cup milk and bring to a low boil, stirring continuously until thick.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Cool and spread over cake.
  7. Sprinkle walnuts over cake.
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein9.73%
Fat23.91%
Carbs66.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.49
Glycemic Load
8.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.8499999564627%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.15mg
Catechin
3.82mg
Epicatechin
5.29mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.83kcal
9.84%
Fat:5.3g
8.15%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.79%
Carbohydrates:33.08g
11.03%
Net Carbohydrates:29.8g
10.84%
Sugar:14.19g
15.77%
Cholesterol:3.08mg
1.03%
Sodium:161.31mg
7.01%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Caffeine:6.18mg
2.06%
Protein:4.85g
9.7%
Manganese:0.74mg
37.19%
Selenium:9.65µg
13.79%
Fiber:3.28g
13.11%
Copper:0.26mg
13.05%
Magnesium:46.87mg
11.72%
Phosphorus:108.67mg
10.87%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.22%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.49%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.52%
Folate:31.94µg
7.99%
Potassium:270.83mg
7.74%
Iron:1.27mg
7.07%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.05%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.26%
Calcium:47.4mg
4.74%
Vitamin C:3.09mg
3.75%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.38%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.3%
Vitamin A:78.21IU
1.56%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.08%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious