This banana date cake has a story as heartwarming as its flavor — and the best part? Not a single grain of refined sugar!
It all started when a customer walked into my Bake Studio with a special request. She had just returned from a stay at a Taj property where she enjoyed a rich, wholesome dry cake. Determined to give her child a healthier treat, she brought me the original recipe straight from the chef — along with premium dates she’d carried all the way from Kuwait.
On Rakshabandhan, she ordered it again… this time, two cakes! That’s when I decided to bake it for myself — and I was hooked. The result was soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and dates. No refined sugar. No maida. No butter. Just pure, wholesome goodness in every bite.
And now, I’m sharing it with you — so you can make it at home, too.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Banana Date Cake
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✅ No refined sugar — naturally sweet with fruit sweetness
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✅ Eggless option — perfect for vegetarians
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✅ Whole wheat flour for a healthy twist
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✅ Soft, moist, tender texture without butter
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✅ Perfect for tea-time, festivals, or kids’ snacks
🛒 Ingredients (6-inch / 15 cm Round Cake)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ripe bananas | 2 medium (~200 g) |
| Seedless dates | 10–12 pcs (~100 g) |
| Warm milk / almond milk | 120 ml |
| Whole wheat flour / T55 | 120 g |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp (2.5 g) |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp (4 g) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp (5 ml) |
| Cinnamon powder (optional) | ½ tsp (1.5 g) |
| Olive oil / ghee | 60 ml |
| Chopped walnuts or dark chocolate (optional) | 30 g |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp (5 ml) |
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1 – Prep your tin
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line and grease a 6-inch round baking tin.
Step 2 – Soak the dates
Place dates in warm milk (or almond milk) and soak for 10 minutes to soften.
Step 3 – Blend the base
In a blender, combine soaked dates and ripe bananas. Blend into a smooth purée.
Step 4 – Mix wet ingredients
Pour purée into a bowl. Add olive oil or ghee, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Step 5 – Sift dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon powder (if using).
Step 6 – Fold gently
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula — don’t overmix.
Step 7 – Add mix-ins
If using walnuts or dark chocolate, fold them in now.
Step 8 – Bake
Pour batter into prepared tin, level the surface, and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9 – Cool & enjoy
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Banana Date Cake
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Use extra ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
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For a vegan cake, swap dairy milk for almond milk and use olive oil instead of ghee.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
