Choc-banana cake served with caramel topping
A while back, I made a mandarin, hazelnut, almond and coconut cake. After positive feedback (even from my bro who is notoriously picky!) I’ve made another variation using the same basic recipe with some changes. Basically, I’ve used chocolate and banana instead of the almond and mandarin. I’ve also used LSA meal (Linseed, Sunflower Seed and Almond Meal) instead of the hazelnut meal. Its available in health stores and the health food aisle of many supermarkets. See below for changed recipe (it has a tick of approval from hubby & family :-) :-D).
Ingredients (makes 12 slices)
- Light olive oil spray
- 3 over-ripe bananas (unpeeled and mashed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 medium size eggs (or equiv.)
- 1 cup fine, sifted white sugar
- 300g LSA meal (linseed, sunflower seed and almond meal)
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 100g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used Cadbury brand)
- 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
- Extra sugar for dusting before baking
- Caramel ice-cream topping for serving (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C on ‘fan-forced’ setting. Spray a cake tin with light coating of olive oil, line with baking paper, spray again.
- Put bananas and water in a blender, and blend until fairly smooth. Leave the mixture in the blender for now.
- Melt the cooking chocolate on low in the microwave for about 1.5 mins (be careful; watch so it doesn’t burn!). Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a lightly oiled saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Combine eggs (yolks and whites), melted chocolate and sugar in a bowl, whisking until blended well.
- Place egg mixture, LSA meal, cocoa powder, baking powder and coconut flakes into blender with banana mixture. Blend until fairly smooth and thick (but pourable).
- Pour mixture into pre-lined baking tin, and sprinkle extra sugar over evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly so cake is easily removed from tin, then serve with caramel topping if desired.
Tags: blended, chocolate, coconut, fruit, gluten free, nuts, oven baked, vegetarian