🍌 Cocoa-Banana Oat Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze. Imagine a cake that melts in your mouth, yet doesn’t weigh you down. No sugar. No flour. Just bananas, cocoa and oats — and a little kitchen magic. ✨ This dessert is creamy, chewy, rich in chocolate, and naturally sweet. The roasted oats add crunch and warmth, while the banana brings moisture. The dark chocolate glaze? Pure indulgence with zero guilt. 🍰
🍫 This isn’t just healthy — it’s decadent in disguise. Your guests won’t believe it’s made without a gram of added sugar. It looks like patisserie, but it’s done in under an hour. Perfect for breakfast, dessert or that elegant afternoon tea. Ready to meet your new go-to guilt-free cake? 🍫
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweet: Ripe bananas replace all added sugar — no syrups, no tricks.
- No flour, no gluten: Perfect for clean eating and gluten-free diets.
- Oats + cocoa = dream combo: Toasted oats create a golden, nutty base that balances the richness.
- Super quick: No baking required — just a skillet, microwave and fridge!
- Elegant and easy: Dark chocolate glaze gives a professional finish without any fuss.
📅 Nutrition Per Serving (entire cake divided into 10 slices)
Calories: 273 kcal
Protein: 4.9 g
Fat: 17.2 g
Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
👨🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-step)
Step 1: Mash the Bananas
Peel and slice 2 ripe bananas. Purée them using a hand blender until smooth.
💡 The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cake — use spotty ones!
Step 2: Add the Cocoa
Mix in ½ cup (50 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the banana purée.
💡 Sift the cocoa to avoid lumps — and always choose unsweetened!
Step 3: Toast the Oats
Melt 200 g (14 tbsp) butter in a pan over low heat. Add 3 cups (300 g) oat flakes.
Sauté gently until golden and fragrant.
💡 Use rolled oats for best texture — instant oats will turn mushy.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Mix the toasted oat-butter mixture with the banana-cocoa base until fully blended.
💡 Work quickly while oats are warm — the mixture will bind better.
Step 5: Layer the First Half
Line an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with parchment. Spread half the mixture into the base and flatten.
💡 Use a spatula or wet fingers to press it evenly.
Step 6: Banana Layer
Slice 1 banana into thin coins. Lay them in a single layer over the base.
💡 Don’t overlap — this gives a uniform creamy layer inside the cake.
Step 7: Top with Second Half
Spread the remaining mixture on top, pressing it gently to seal.
💡 Smooth the surface evenly — it’ll give a professional look after glazing.
Step 8: Make the Glaze
Combine 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate with 120 ml (4 fl oz) whipping cream.
Melt in the microwave (15 sec intervals), stirring until glossy.
💡 Use minimum 70% cocoa chocolate for richness without extra sugar.
Step 9: Chill and Set
Pour the glaze evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
💡 Use a spoon to nudge the glaze to the edges — let it drip slightly.
Step 10: Decorate and Serve
Remove the cake from the pan. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts for crunch. Slice and serve!
💡 Toast the walnuts beforehand for deeper flavour and aroma.
🛒 Ingredients:
🍌 Bananas — 3 total (2 mashed, 1 sliced)
🥣 Oat flakes — 3 cups (300 g)
🧈 Butter — 200 g (14 tbsp)
🍫 Unsweetened cocoa powder — ½ cup (50 g)
🧂 Cinnamon powder — 3 g (1 tsp)
🍶 Olive oil — 20 ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp)
🍫 Dark chocolate — 100 g (3.5 oz)
🥛 Whipping cream — 120 ml (4 fl oz)
🌰 Walnuts — for garnish (optional)
🧊 Storage & Freshness Tips
- ❄️ Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days — cover tightly to keep moist.
- 📦 Freezing: Wrap individual slices in parchment and freeze up to 2 months.
- 🍰 Best texture: Serve slightly chilled or let sit at room temp for 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Kitchen Tools and 🛠️ Equipment Needed 🔪
🥣 Mixing bowl
🔪 Knife
📏 8-inch (20 cm) springform baking pan
🍳 Frying pan
🥄 Spatula
🥛 Measuring cups and spoons
📄 Parchment paper
🎛️ Microwave
🍴 Hand blender
🍫 A cake like this needs no excuse. It’s the kind of dessert you’ll crave even when you’re full. It doesn’t shout “healthy” — it whispers luxury. 🍰 With each bite, the deep cocoa hits first, followed by soft banana and nutty oats. Serve it with coffee or tea and it becomes an occasion. Want to impress guests without turning on the oven? This is your secret. 🍌
🍫 Want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a sugar crash? This is your solution. Kids love it. Adults ask for seconds. Your fridge will never be without it again. No flour, no fuss — just pure, nourishing pleasure. 🍰 Try it once and you’ll never look at bananas the same way again. 🍌
