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Rich dessert combining banana, cocoa, and cake
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Banana Chocolate Cake (80 g) has 256 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.8 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Banana Chocolate Cake brings ripe banana into a chocolate-flavoured cake, often finished with frosting, ganache or chocolate shavings. There is no single place of origin for this home-baking favourite; recipes vary, with some using mashed banana in the batter and others adding fresh slices between layers or on top.
The banana keeps the crumb soft and moist, while cocoa or dark chocolate gives it a deeper, slightly bittersweet edge. It is commonly served by the slice for birthdays, afternoon tea or as a dessert after a meal, whether baked at home or bought from a bakery. This is an energy-dense sweet with a substantial share of carbohydrates. For a less rich serving, choose a smaller slice and pair it with plain tea or coffee rather than extra cream.
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
46g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 320 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
Mash ripe bananas, then mix them with the wet ingredients before folding in flour, cocoa, and a raising agent. Bake the batter until the center is set, let the cake cool completely, and finish it with chocolate frosting and banana slices if you like.
Banana Chocolate Cake typically combines ripe bananas, flour, eggs, sugar, a fat such as butter or oil, cocoa or melted chocolate, and a raising agent. Recipes vary: some add chocolate chips, while others use a chocolate frosting or filling.
Yes, very ripe bananas with brown-speckled skins are usually best for Banana Chocolate Cake. They mash easily and bring stronger sweetness and banana flavor; firm, underripe bananas are harder to blend and can make the cake taste less sweet.
Store Banana Chocolate Cake covered in the refrigerator for about three days, especially if it has frosting or fresh banana on top. The exposed banana slices can brown, so for the neatest appearance, add them shortly before serving.
Yes, Banana Chocolate Cake freezes well when wrapped tightly in individual portions. Remove fresh banana slices from the top before freezing, since they turn soft and brown after thawing. Defrost the wrapped slices in the refrigerator and do not refreeze them.
Banana Chocolate Cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed or contains too much mashed banana. Mix gently once the flour is added, and measure the bananas rather than adding extra; too much moisture can prevent the cake from rising properly.
Dark chocolate gives Banana Chocolate Cake a rich flavor that balances the sweetness of ripe bananas. Milk chocolate makes the cake sweeter and milder. If you use sweetened chocolate or frosting, reduce the added sugar to keep the finished cake from tasting overly sweet.
Banana Chocolate Cake is usually lighter and sweeter, and it may have chocolate frosting or layers. Banana bread is generally a denser loaf designed to be sliced, often without frosting. Adding cocoa or chocolate chips can bring the two closer in flavor.
Add the banana slices to Banana Chocolate Cake just before serving. If you need to prepare them earlier, brush the cut surfaces lightly with lemon juice; this slows browning, though the fruit may still soften as it sits on the frosted cake.
Yes, bake Banana Chocolate Cake a day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator once cool. For the freshest finish, frost it and add banana slices on the day you plan to serve it; bring chilled slices out briefly before serving.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.