Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
3%
Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake
15 min.
12
218kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a delightful dessert that's both satisfying and guilt-free, look no further than this Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake! Perfectly moist and rich, this cake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the deep, decadent flavor of cocoa powder, making it a true chocolate lover's dream. Not only is it vegan and dairy-free, but it also caters to those looking for vegetarian options, ensuring that everyone at the table can indulge in a slice without compromise.

This cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a bake time of 45-60 minutes, you’ll have a scrumptious dessert ready to share in no time! With 12 generous servings, it’s perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply treating yourself after a long day. Each slice packs in 218 calories, making it a more wholesome choice among desserts, but be warned—it’s hard to stop at just one piece!

The beauty of this Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake lies in its simplicity. By harnessing the natural flavors of banana and the richness of chocolate, this dessert proves that you don’t need eggs or dairy to create a decadent treat. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with your favorite vegan frosting, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. Embrace the joy of baking with this popular, healthy dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup bananas pureed mashed
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.7 cup cocoa powder 
  • 1.3 cup granulated sugar (See My Notes #2)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1.5 cups water hot
  • cups pastry flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven at 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Spray a bundt pan with non stick cooking spray.In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients and keep it aside.I pureed 2 small size bananas with little water to measure 1 cup of puree.To the flour mixture add the canola oil, hot water and vanilla extract; mix well.Now add the pureed bananas and blend thoroughly.The cake batter is quite “water-y”.
  2. Pour the batter in the prepared pan and bake for approximately from 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The original recipe mentions 55-60 minutes, but mine was done after 45 minutes itself.At this stage I did see some cracks on the cake. Move the bundt pan to a cooling rack and let it cool for 10-20 minutes.
  3. Place a baking sheet on the pan and slowly invert the pan holding the sides of the sheet to remove the cake from the pan. Then carefully transfer the cake to the wiring rack and let it cool completely before you frost. I didn’t frost mine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein6.27%
Fat22.53%
Carbs71.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.41
Glycemic Load
16.9
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.1165217971024%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.86mg
Epicatechin
9.39mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.79kcal
10.89%
Fat:5.93g
9.13%
Saturated Fat:0.83g
5.18%
Carbohydrates:42.19g
14.06%
Net Carbohydrates:37.95g
13.8%
Sugar:23.91g
26.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:140.06mg
6.09%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Caffeine:10.99mg
3.66%
Protein:3.71g
7.43%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.61%
Selenium:13.3µg
19%
Fiber:4.23g
16.93%
Copper:0.28mg
13.97%
Magnesium:54.95mg
13.74%
Phosphorus:109.24mg
10.92%
Iron:1.43mg
7.93%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.2%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.65%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.9%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.8%
Potassium:190.91mg
5.45%
Vitamin K:3.89µg
3.7%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.42%
Folate:12.83µg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.75%
Calcium:14.69mg
1.47%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.32%