Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake

Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake

The nutritional benefits of Ragi or Nachni (Finger Millet) are manifold. It is a staple diet for many people in villages of Maharashtra and South India. The world over, ragi is mostly found in Africa and Asia.

Ragi is a good source of calcium and iron. It is a good food supplement for children and helps in increasing their immune system. It is a good source of fiber and hence is diabetic friendly. It is also beneficial for people looking to lose weight.

There are various dishes made with ragi such as ragi roti, ragi puri, ragi dosa, ragi balls or ragi mudde, ragi biscuits, ragi papad, ragi porridge. I have also made sukhadi with ragi and other flours-multi grain sukhadi. I used to make porridge using ragi flour and give it to my son when he was a toddler. I also make rotis from it and always try to include it in our diet.

I often make this ragi and chocolate cake. It is very healthy and can be made with the regularly available ingredients. The color and taste of ragi are hidden by cocoa powder. It is thus enjoyed by kids. Adults also love it. During celebrations, I decorate the cake with chocolate sauce. This time I added a banana for additional flavor. The cake came out very well. It was moist and soft. For an eggless cake, adding banana increases its softness. The cake remains moist and fluffy.

My son takes it in his lunch box or likes to have it for a mini snack between meals.

Enjoy baking this healthy cake and enjoy it either plain or with a frosting of your choice. It goes very well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
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Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake

Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake is a soft and moist cake which combines the flavors of chocolate and banana. It is healthy and nutritious and is packed with the goodness of Finger Millet (ragi/nachni). It is a good option for snacking and for kids lunch box.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2339kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sift all the dry ingredients three to four times in sieve. (Whole wheat flour, finger millet-ragi flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Mash the ripe banana with a potato masher in a bowl.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Add milk, thick curd, oil, vanilla essence, and honey.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Add the raw sugar.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Mix them well till the sugar dissolves.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two batches.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Mix it slowly. There should be no lumps. The batter is ready.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Pour the cake batter in the greased and dusted pan. (I have used 8.5" x 6.5" rectangle cake tin). Tap it three to four times.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Bake it for 35-40 minutes in a preheated oven @ 180 C.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Remove tine from oven, cool and place the tin upside down and unmould the cake.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake
  • Cut into pieces and serve.
    Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake

Nutrition

Calories: 2339kcal | Carbohydrates: 411g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 34g | Sugar: 217g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 530mg | Iron: 11mg

16 thoughts on “Eggless Ragi Chocolate Banana Cake/ Eggless Finger Millet Chocolate Banana Cake”

  1. Such a wonderful healthy recipe . My hubby was shocked when I said it is butterless and eggless . Was wondering to check if I could replace sugar with Jaggery 🤔

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  2. 5 stars
    This was a good time to try this recipe….Perfectly executed…I found the sugar content less for this…It was perfect to make a chocolate icing..

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  3. This was a good time to try this recipe….my health crazy fathers birthday..He loved itPerfectly executed…I found the sugar content less for this…It was perfect to make a chocolate icing..

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    • Hi Rohan,
      Thank you so much for trying out this healthy recipe. I am glad that your father liked it. It is a perfect treat and can be enjoyed without any guilt with power of ragi and banana and can be made from the available ingredients at home. The ripe banana gives sweetness to the cake. Hence I prefer to add a little less sugar. However if you want more sugar, add 1 cup to the recipe. Happy baking!!

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    • Hi Sneha,
      Thank you for going through the recipe. Honey is a natural sugar and is best if you want to avoid the processed sugar. However you can replace it with raw sugar, or maple syrup, or grated jaggery, or brown sugar or golden syrup.

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    • Hi Shobha
      Thank you for going through the recipe and making it. It is very healthy recipe and palm sugar makes it more healthier too. You can also use coconut sugar.
      Happy cooking!!

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  4. 5 stars
    Thanks .. pep kitchen I normally don’t post comments on recipes but this is like a fool proof recipe.. I used it as a base for my husband’s birthday cake adding choco chips in the batter and vanila frosting with sprinkles on top… And it was THe best cake… plus Its so easy and quick… Bravo

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    • Thanks a lot. I am so glad and happy that you and your family like the recipe and took time to appreciate it. Like your idea of adding choco chips and using the cake as the base for birthday cake. It is healthy and tasty way to celebrate an occasion. Happy cooking!!

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  5. 5 stars
    Thank you came out well. My 2 yr old loves it. I used sweetened cocoa powder so reduced sugar content and used normal yogurt after draining water .

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    • Thank you so much!! I am so glad that your little one enjoyed it. Its a very healthy and nutritious cake and most of all anything made at home with love is healthy.. Happy cooking!!

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