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Moist cake made with banana, cocoa, and tahini. Source of fiber, healthy fats, and minerals.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake (60 g) has 186 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.8 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
186
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
22.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 7% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 279 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
To make Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake, mash ripe bananas and mix them with tahini, cocoa, and the recipe’s other wet ingredients. Fold in the dry ingredients, pour the batter into a prepared pan, and bake according to the recipe until the center is set.
Yes, overripe bananas work especially well in Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake. Their soft texture makes them easy to mash, and their stronger sweetness and banana flavor carry through the cocoa and tahini.
Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed or contains too much banana or tahini. Mix only until the flour disappears, measure the ingredients carefully, and check that the leavening agent is fresh.
Tahini adds a toasted sesame flavor and helps give Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake a rich, moist crumb. Stir tahini thoroughly before measuring it, since separated oil can otherwise make the batter uneven.
Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake keeps for a few days in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool kitchen. Refrigerate it if the room is warm or you need to keep it longer, and let slices lose their chill before serving.
Yes, Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake freezes well. Let it cool completely, wrap whole or individual slices tightly, and store them in a freezer-safe container; thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
Smooth almond butter or peanut butter can replace tahini in Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake. The cake will still be moist, but it will have a different flavor and lose tahini’s distinctive toasted sesame taste.
Yes, you can make Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake without eggs by using a tested egg-free cake recipe with a suitable binder, such as ground flax mixed with water. Banana alone may not provide enough structure, so the crumb can turn heavy.
Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake is ready when the center feels set and a toothpick inserted there comes out without wet batter. A few moist crumbs are fine; let the cake cool before slicing so its soft crumb can firm up.
Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake pairs well with plain yogurt, fresh fruit, or a cup of coffee. Choose a simple accompaniment so it complements the cake’s cocoa and sesame flavors rather than overpowering them.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
156mg · 5% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 186 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Banana Cocoa Tahini Cake combines ripe banana, cocoa and tahini in a moist cake. It is better understood as a modern home-baking combination than as a traditional cake tied to one region. The banana keeps the crumb soft, while tahini brings a toasted sesame flavour that balances the cocoa.
Serve a slice as a snack or dessert, often with tea or coffee; plain yoghurt and fresh fruit make easy accompaniments. It provides some fibre and fats from the tahini, but remains a sweet, energy-dense bake: it has 310 calories per 100 g. If you prefer a less rich serving, keep the slice modest and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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.
Medium
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.
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
✓ 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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.