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Chocolate Banana Oat Cake

A deliciously moist cake combining chocolate, bananas, and wholesome oats, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 ripe bananas (approx. 250 grams) Peel and mash before use.
  • 2 tablespoons raisins (30 grams) Soak in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain.
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (15 grams)
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 grams)
  • 1 cup oatmeal (about 90 grams)
  • 5 tablespoons yogurt (approx. 75 grams)
  • 1 apple (about 150 grams) Peel, remove seeds, and cut into small pieces.
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (10 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts (15 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (2 grams)
  • 80 grams dark chocolate For the topping.
  • 3 tablespoons hot fresh milk (around 45 ml)
  • Walnuts for sprinkling Optional topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and mash the bananas in a bowl.
  2. Soak the raisins in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain them.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the banana puree with cocoa powder.
  2. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
  3. Incorporate the baking powder until combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour in the oatmeal and yogurt, then mix until well combined.
  2. Add the apple pieces, soaked raisins, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and cinnamon to the mixture and stir until smooth.
Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Pour the mixture into a baking pan lined with parchment paper and smooth it out evenly.
  3. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.
Cool and Serve
  1. Once baked, let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan and parchment paper.
  2. For the topping, break up the dark chocolate into a bowl, pour the hot milk over it, and stir until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional walnuts.
  4. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

Serve slices as a delightful dessert or a healthy breakfast option. Pair it with yogurt or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.