Low-Calorie Banana, Chocolate & Tofu Cake

Tofu is a great substitute for butter or oil in baking recipes, as it adds moisture and richness without the extra calories.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Low-Calorie Banana, Chocolate & Tofu Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 banana Ripe bananas
• 8 ounce Silken tofu
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 ounce Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a blender, combine the ripe bananas and silken tofu until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Pour the banana-tofu mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to the batter and mix well.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.