Banana Cake(No added Sugar) – Gluten Free

Craving something sweet, cozy, and completely guilt-free? This Healthy Banana Cake (With no Sugar added) is the ultimate wholesome treat to satisfy your sweet tooth using nature’s own sweetness. Naturally sweetened with over-ripe bananas and made with wholesome oat flour, this cake is wonderfully moist, incredibly easy to whip up, and comes together in just one bowl. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack to pair with your evening coffee, a quick breakfast bite, or a lunchbox-friendly treat for the kids, this refined sugar-free bake is sure to become your new favorite go-to recipe.
Check out my other cake recipes Sponge Cake and dark Chocolate Cheesecake shared in this website.
 

Substitutions:

Flour– You can easily substitute the oat flour with regular wheat flour (atta) or all-purpose flour (maida) depending on what you have in your pantry.
Enhance the Sweetness:
Option#1: Since there is zero processed sugar, adding a splash of vanilla extract or a handful of sugar-free dark chocolate chips will make the cake feel much more indulgent without adding sugar spikes
Option#2: You can blend 20–30 grams of warm-water-soaked dates into the mashed banana to boost the natural sweetness safely.
Customize- Feel free to customize it with a handful of crunchy walnuts, mixed nuts, or chocolate chips folded into the batter or sprinkled on top for an extra touch of indulgence!

Tips for Making Soft and Moist Sugar-Free Banana Cake:

Using over-ripe bananas and oat flour gives this homemade sugar-free cake a naturally sweet flavor and a tender crumb. A few simple steps help you get the best texture while keeping the preparation quick and easy.
1. Choose truly over-ripe bananas:Use bananas that are heavily speckled or browned on the peel. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be without needing any added sugar, while also making them much easier to mash thoroughly.
2. Whisk wet ingredients well:Vigorously whisk the mashed banana, egg, melted butter (or applesauce), and milk until completely uniform. This creates a smooth base that evenly distributes the moisture and fat throughout the batter.
3. Avoid overmixing the oat flour
When folding in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, use a spatula to stir gently just until the flour disappears. Overmixing can make the oat flour dense rather than light.
4. Check that the cake is baked through:
Baking time depends on your oven and pan size. Follow the recipe guidelines and insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, it is ready to come out of the oven.

Storage & Shelf Life:

 At Room Temperature: Let the cake cool down first. Keep the cake in an covered container for up to 2 days in a cool place.

 In the Refrigerator: To extend its freshness, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature or warm it up slightly before serving for the best texture!

Savitha & Vinitha

Banana Cake (without sugar)

Banana cake made with oat flour and sweetness of banana

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: global

Calories: 179

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• over-ripe banana -* 130g thoroughly mashed
• egg -1 large
• Melted butter-25g
• milk-2 tbsp
• *Oat flour -85g
• baking powder -½ tsp
• baking soda -¼ tsp
• ground cinnamon – ¼ tsp optional, for flavor
• A pinch of salt

Equipment

• 1 baking pan
• measuring equipments

Method

 

1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a small 6-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the 130g mashed banana, egg, butter, and milk until uniform.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.
4. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the centre should come out clean.
5. Cool: Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

•  Enhance the Sweetness: Since there is zero processed sugar, adding a splash of vanilla extract or a handful of 60% or 70% dark chocolate chips will make the cake feel much more indulgent without adding sugar spikes.
• If Your Banana Isn’t Fully Brown: If the banana is yellow rather than heavily spotted, it won’t be very sweet on its own.
• You can blend 20–30 grams of warm-water-soaked dates into the mashed banana to boost the natural sweetness safely.