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Banana Chocolate Cake Calories
Banana chocolate cake is a moist, rich dessert.
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1 slice (medium) of Banana Chocolate Cake (70 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.6 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
What is Banana Chocolate Cake?
Banana Chocolate Cake is a baked cake made with banana and cocoa, often with chocolate pieces or banana slices on top. Ripe banana gives the crumb a moist, soft texture and a mellow sweetness, while cocoa and chocolate bring a deeper, slightly bittersweet flavour. It is a familiar choice for home baking and café cake counters in many English-speaking places.
Serve a slice at room temperature with tea or coffee, or as a simple dessert after a meal. With its flour, banana and chocolate, it is mainly a sweet, energy-dense treat rather than a protein-focused snack. The ripe fruit adds some fibre and sweetness, so it pairs especially well with unsweetened tea or coffee if you prefer to keep the overall serving less sweet.
Banana Chocolate Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
Banana Chocolate Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
How Nutritious Is Banana Chocolate Cake?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Banana Chocolate Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Banana Chocolate Cake
To burn the 320 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Banana Chocolate Cake Processed?
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.
Does Banana Chocolate Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Banana Chocolate Cake Good For?
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
Banana Chocolate Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Chocolate Cake
How do you make Banana Chocolate Cake?
Mash ripe bananas and mix them with the wet ingredients, then fold in flour, cocoa, and the leavening agent without overmixing. Pour the batter into a cake pan, add chocolate pieces if you like, and bake until a tester comes out without wet batter.
What is the difference between Banana Chocolate Cake and banana bread?
Banana Chocolate Cake is generally sweeter and lighter in texture, while banana bread is usually denser and shaped like a loaf. Banana Chocolate Cake also gets its chocolate flavor from cocoa or chocolate pieces, whereas banana bread may contain neither.
Do bananas need to be very ripe for Banana Chocolate Cake?
Yes, ripe bananas work best in Banana Chocolate Cake. Their soft flesh mashes easily and tastes sweeter than firm, underripe bananas, helping give the cake its characteristic moist crumb. Bananas with brown spots are usually a good choice if they are not spoiled.
How do you keep Banana Chocolate Cake moist?
Use ripe bananas, measure the flour without packing it down, and stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together. Overbaking is another common cause of dry Banana Chocolate Cake, so test the center near the end of baking rather than relying only on the surface color.
How long does Banana Chocolate Cake keep, and how should it be stored?
Once completely cool, keep Banana Chocolate Cake in an airtight container. It can stay at room temperature in a cool kitchen, but refrigerate it if the room is warm or you need to keep it longer; bring slices closer to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Can you freeze Banana Chocolate Cake?
Yes, Banana Chocolate Cake freezes well when wrapped tightly after cooling. Freeze it whole or in individual slices, and thaw it while still wrapped to reduce surface moisture. Banana slices used as a topping may soften more than the cake itself after thawing.
Why did my Banana Chocolate Cake turn out gummy?
Banana Chocolate Cake can turn gummy if the batter contains too much banana, is overmixed, or is removed before the center has finished baking. Check the middle with a tester: a few moist crumbs are fine, but wet batter means it needs more time.
Can you use frozen bananas in Banana Chocolate Cake?
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in Banana Chocolate Cake. Drain off excess liquid after thawing, then mash the fruit; otherwise, the extra moisture can make the crumb heavy. Frozen bananas may look soft and dark after thawing, which is normal.
Which chocolate is best for Banana Chocolate Cake?
Dark chocolate pieces give Banana Chocolate Cake a stronger contrast against the sweet banana, while milk chocolate makes it sweeter and milder. You can use cocoa in the batter for an even chocolate flavor, or combine cocoa and pieces for both flavor and pockets of melted chocolate.
What can you serve with Banana Chocolate Cake?
Banana Chocolate Cake pairs well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. For dessert, add a spoonful of plain yogurt or a scoop of ice cream; its rich, moist crumb usually needs only a simple accompaniment.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.