Introduction

It is possible to bake a tender cake without sugar or flour provided you have the right ingredients and techniques. This recipe is ideal for those who have dietary restrictions or anyone else who wants to enjoy a healthier dessert. By using almond flour and natural sweeteners in lieu of sugar, it is possible to make delicious, moist cakes that are both filling and good for your body. Now we shall embark on this straightforward undemanding process.

Ingredients

2 cups almond meal/flour

1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 1 large banana)

4 large eggs

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Mash bananas, combine them well with eggs, honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

In another bowl whisk the almond flour together with baking powder and salt.

Stir well until smooth mixture when added gradually by alternating wet ingredients into dry ones.

Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the cake pan that has been set up and level it with a knife.

Bake: Put into oven, preheated to 180 degrees Celsius, for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool: Let the cake cool within the pan for about 10 minutes and then transfer onto a wire rack for further cooling.

Hints for Success

Banana Ripeness: Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness. Extremely ripe ones will provide more natural sweetness and make your cake moist.

Egg Size: For an even mix as well as a better texture, ensure that eggs are at room temperature

Mixing: Do not overmix; mix until just blended to avoid toughening the crumb of your loaf.

Oven Temperature: Different models of ovens have different temperatures hence check on the cake towards end of baking time to avoid burning it or drying too much.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Assuming the cake is divided into 8 servings:

Calories: 250

Protein: 8g

Fat: 18g

Carbohydrates: 16g

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 9g (natural sugars from bananas and honey/maple syrup