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Banana cake with tahini and cocoa; energy-dense and rich in sesame-derived fats
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Banana tahini cocoa cake (80 g) has 314 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 35 g of carbs, 5.9 g of protein, 17.7 g of fat and 3.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Banana tahini cocoa cake is a home-style cake made with mashed banana, tahini and cocoa folded into the batter. The banana lends natural sweetness and keeps the crumb moist, while tahini brings a distinctive sesame richness. Recipes vary, but a light tahini drizzle is a fitting finishing touch.
Its flavour balances chocolatey cocoa with mellow banana and a lightly nutty edge; the texture is soft and close-crumbed. Serve a slice with tea or coffee as an afternoon treat, or alongside fruit for a simple dessert. Tahini makes it energy-dense, so a modest slice can be satisfying. If you’d like a less rich serving, pair it with plain yogurt or fresh berries rather than adding another sweet topping.
Selected: 100 g
392
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
43.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
22.1g
· 28% DV
Fiber
4.9g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 7% · Fat 50%
Vitamins
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B3
1.6mg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
165mg · 24% DV
Magnesium
68mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.6µg · 16% DV
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 128:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (128:1).
Mash ripe bananas, then mix them with tahini, eggs, and the recipe’s other wet ingredients. Fold in cocoa, flour, and leavening just until combined, bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out without wet batter, and add tahini drizzle after cooling.
Banana tahini cocoa cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed, too much banana or tahini is added, or the leavening has lost strength. Mix only until the flour disappears and measure the mashed banana rather than relying on banana size.
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in banana tahini cocoa cake. Drain away excess liquid before mashing, since extra moisture can make the center gummy and change the bake time; use the softened fruit as you would ripe fresh bananas.
Smooth peanut butter or almond butter can replace tahini in banana tahini cocoa cake, but each gives the cake a different flavor. Their thickness varies, so stir the batter and add the substitute gradually until it has the consistency described in your recipe.
Banana tahini cocoa cake is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not raw batter. The top should spring back lightly when touched; avoid waiting for the skewer to look completely dry.
Banana tahini cocoa cake can usually be kept covered in a cool room for a few days. Refrigerate it if the room is warm or if its topping contains perishable ingredients; bring a chilled slice toward room temperature before serving for a softer crumb.
Yes, banana tahini cocoa cake freezes well when wrapped tightly in slices or as a whole cake. Thaw it while still wrapped to limit drying, and add or refresh the tahini drizzle after thawing for a neater finish.
Banana tahini cocoa cake often sinks when the center is underbaked, the oven door is opened early, or the batter contains too much moisture. Let the cake bake until the center is set, and avoid adding more mashed banana than the recipe calls for.
Yes, banana tahini cocoa cake can be made without added sugar if the bananas are very ripe, though it will taste less sweet and more intensely cocoa-forward. Reducing sugar can also affect tenderness, so use a recipe developed for naturally sweetened banana cake.
Plain yogurt, fresh fruit, or coffee pairs well with banana tahini cocoa cake and balances its rich cocoa and sesame flavors. For a simple dessert, serve a slice at room temperature with a little extra tahini rather than adding a very sweet topping.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.