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Flourless Banana Cake

This Flourless Banana Cake is a moist, gluten-free delight packed with banana flavor and warm spices!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts
  • 3 tablespoons almond milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in the old-fashioned oatmeal and chocolate chips (or nuts if you prefer). If the mixture seems too thick, add the almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once completely cool, you can dust it with powdered sugar or serve as is for a less sweet treat.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
  • Freeze slices wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.