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Home » Home Baking » Refined Sugar-Free Gluten Free Banana And Coconut Cake

Refined Sugar-Free Gluten Free Banana And Coconut Cake

Author: Karon Grieve Published : January 2015

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sugar free gluten free banana and coconut cake
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Sometimes only cake will do. You need a sweet treat. Well this refined sugar-free gluten free banana and coconut cake is just the thing for times like that. All the taste and none of the guilt.

sugar free gluten free banana and coconut cake

If you are going to be really picky I should be calling this refined sugar free. Because the food police will instantly say that bananas contain sugar in the form of natural fructose. Therefore they are a sugar substitute and bad for you.

Well, quite honestly I don’t give a damn. This is my blog, my recipe and if it offends their delicate sensibilities they can go read someone else’s recipes.

cake on cooling rack

Ingredients for this coconut and banana cake

Sweet bananas

You want to use a really ripe banana for this gluten-free banana and coconut cake. The riper the better. All spotty and brown means their is more sweetness below the skin.

Spices

I have used vanilla here. The richness of flavour and the warmth it brings are wonderful. Throw in the fact that vanilla has a natural sweetness of its own and you’re on to a winner.

Other spices; I’ve also used cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. I do love the warmth that spices bring. And they go so well in this simple coconut and banana cake.

Nut butter

You can use any nut butter you have to hand. Peanut butter, almond butter or a mixed nut butter.

Check out my recipe for my own homemade All Nut/Mixed Nut Butter

It’s super easy to make and has nothing added at all. Nuts all the way!

top down shot of cake

How to make this gluten-free banana and coconut cake

Simply beat the banana and eggs in a mixer then add all the other ingredients.

Once everything is well blended spoon into your prepered cake tin and bake for about 30 minutes or until a skewer/toothpick comes out clean when pressed into the centre of the cake.

close up of one slice of cake

How many does this cake serve?

This gluten-free banana and coconut cake is baked using a small baking tin here, just 13cm/5″ which gives 4 slices of cake.

How long does it keep?

The cake will keep for 2-3 days in a sealed container or under a cake dome. To freeze it simply wrap in clingfilm and pop it into a freezer bag and its good for up to 3 months in the freezer.

cake in background and slice with berries in front

How to serve this gluten-free banana and coconut cake

If you are keeping it healthy then just a sprinkling of desiccated coconut is all you need.

You could always add a lovely luxurious drizzle of rich dark (70% or more cocoa solids) chocolate on top.

I like to serve my cake with some raspberries on the side and a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.

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Looking for more quick and easy recipes that are refined sugar free? Then check these out before you go;

Matcha and rose layer cake

3 ingredient gluten-free flourless chocolate cake

Sugar free carrot cake bites

Sugar free gluten free brownies

Sugar free sweet potato flan

Healthy coffee and walnut cake

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Sugar Free Gluten Free Banana And Coconut Cake

Karon Grieve
sugar free gluten free easy to make banana and coconut cake
3.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course baking
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 banana ripe
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1/2 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 cup dessicated coconut plus extra to decorate
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4
  • Line a small 13cm/5" baking tin with parchment paper
  • Beat together the eggs and banana in food mixer
  • Add all other ingredients and mix untill well combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking tin.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and firm on top.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from tin and fully cooling on a wire rack.
  • scatter with coconut.

Notes

sugar free, gluten free

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Gluten Free/Low Sugar, Home Baking

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Comments

  1. emily says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:59 am

    what flour is used in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:17 am

      There is no flour in this recipe, one of the reasons it is gluten free.

      Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:33 am

      none thats why it is gluten free

      Reply
  2. Bev says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic simple recipe, wholesome and healthy. This is something my whole family love and can enjoy!! I added some extra like courgette in one and then fruit in another , excellent ! Thank you

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:32 am

      Glad you like it so much and I like your additions too.
      K x

      Reply
  3. Liz Pomphrey says

    September 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    Cake did not rise very much! Certainly did not look anything like the one in the picture
    Where did I go wrong? Find it easier to use weights rather than cups.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      September 23, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Sorry no idea where you went wrong, it doesn’t rise much anyway.
      K

      Reply
  4. Tania says

    February 10, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    4 stars
    I made this today with my 2 year old. It’s a lovely moist cake. My only feedback is that if you haven’t had a completely sugar free cake then it’s quite different and perhaps an icing like a sweet potato and dark choc would go well on the top. Just needed some sweetness of some kind with it 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 7, 2017 at 6:14 am

      I made this and added a dash of maple syrup and some walnuts , it was delicious.

      Reply
      • Karon Grieve says

        October 13, 2017 at 9:46 am

        What a good idea, sounds great.
        K

        Reply
  5. Leila says

    May 8, 2018 at 3:14 am

    This is so yummy. A great recipe. I love that I don’t have to use GF flour too. Much healthier!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      May 8, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Leila, glad you like it
      K x

      Reply
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