Healthy Flourless Chocolate Cake

This Healthy Flourless Chocolate Cake is rich and moist. Made with just 3 ingredients and no eggs, this banana chocolate cake is vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and nutritious. The best part…It’s so easy to make!

Prepare yourself for a melt-in-your mouth chocolate cake with no flour. Decadent, indulgent and so comforting that you’ll never guess it is also healthy. And with no chocolate!

What is the history of flourless cake?

This dessert originates from my most popular recipe: 3 ingredient flourless brownies. Maybe because of their simplicity, or maybe because they’re so delicious…my brownies went viral on social media. Everyone seemed to love my brownies.

And I do too. I’m so obsessed that I’ve been making them every week. If not two times a week. But last day, planning to bake some more, I had to compromise with my girlfriend. She needed the brownie pan, so I had to use our springform pan.

Well, most times in life unexpected things are the best. Agree. After 25 minutes in the oven, I realized that I’d just come out with a new recipe. Healthy flourless chocolate cake. With 3 ingredients only: ripe bananas, nut butter and cocoa powder. Rich and moist, this is a dessert to die for.

Why is this flourless chocolate cake healthy?

If it is true that this is a dessert to die for, gladly it won’t kill your diet. Literally, eating chocolate cake has never that healthy. You still don’t believe me? Here is why!

• This recipe is sweetened with bananas only, no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
• Made with 3 simple ingredients, this is a flourless chocolate cake with no eggs, no dairy and therefore completely vegan!
• As it uses no flour, this dessert is also gluten-free.
• Funny enough, there is no chocolate in this flourless banana cake recipe. Instead it has cocoa powder, which contains less fats and calories.
• Besides being simple, the 3 ingredients you need are also nutritious. Bananas, cocoa powder and nut butter are all packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
• The nut butter is a great source of healthy fats and protein.

The ingredients

This is a flourless chocolate torte with 3 ingredients. Believe it or not, 3 simple ingredients is all you need to put together a delicious dessert. Read though the following lines for all details, tips and substitutes.

• Ripe bananas: this recipe requires three large ripe bananas. The riper they are, the sweeter and moister your flourless cake.
• Nut butter: use creamy peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or any nut butter you like. Or opt for sunflower seed butter or tahini if allergic to nuts. As they mix better, I recommend creamy nut butters.
• Cocoa powder: for a healthier cake, use natural cocoa powder without added sugars. Replace with dutch-processed cocoa powder or cacao if you prefer.

Additional ingredients

The basic recipe for flourless banana cake has just 3 ingredients. But this doesn’t mean you can’t add more. Here are some ideas.

• A hint of espresso powder. It enhances the chocolate’s flavor.
• A pinch of salt. It balances the sweetener and helps with the flavors.
• About 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Nothing better than chocolate and vanilla together.
• Crushed walnuts. We love the extra crunchiness.
• Chocolate chips, inside and on top. Bittersweet chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips…who doesn’t like chocolate chips?!

Topping and serving ideas

As you may have noticed, my banana cake has a topping. I served my dessert with a healthy chocolate ganache made from mixing cocoa powder with little milk and maple syrup. Still not satisfied, I also shaved some dark chocolate on top.

Quick, simple and tasty, I highly recommend this topping. Or be creative and serve your flourless chocolate cake as you wish. If you need inspiration, here are some serving ideas for your slice of heaven.

• Fresh berries
• Strawberries
• Melted chocolate
• Fresh raspberries
• Greek yogurt
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• More nut butter

How to make 3 ingredient chocolate cake

Everyone will love this healthy flourless chocolate cake. The one who eats, the one who cooks…and the one who cleans after cooking! This recipe is so quick and simple that it comes together in a bowl in under 5 minutes. Bake for around half an hour and let the magic happen. Banana cake with 3 ingredients. No flour, no eggs and no sugar!

So, without further ado, here is how to make this simple dessert.

Step 1: Make the batter

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. When they are completely mashed, add the nut butter and stir until smooth. Sift in the cocoa powder, give it a mix and transfer to a prepared pan.

Step 2: Bake

Bake in hot oven for 22 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of your cake comes out clean. Let cool at room temperature before slicing with a sharp knife. Enjoy!

How to store flourless cake

After baking, let the healthy flourless cake cool at room temperature. Then seal in an airtight food container and store. At room temperature, it will last for up to 3 days. In the refrigerator, it will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

If you plan to store it for longer, freeze in an airtight food container or zipping bag for up to 3 months. Before serving, reheat in hot oven.

Recipe tips

• Use overripe bananas. The riper they are, the sweeter and moister your chocolate cake will be.
• Mash the bananas completely until you get a smooth mixture.
• Use creamy nut butter. It mixes much better.
• Whisk the mashed banana and peanut butter very well before sifting in the cocoa powder. This way you won’t get lumps.
• Do not overbake the cake. It will get firmer after cooling.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

More flourless desserts

• Flourless banana brownies
• Flourless Greek yogurt brownies
• Chocolate mug cake without flour
• Banana protein muffins (no flour)
• Flourless protein brownies