Ingredients

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(Serves 12)

Chocolate cake base:

1½ cups almond flour (you love almond flour—memory #25!)
½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
¾ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 large eggs
½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Banana-berry poke filling:

2 ripe bananas, mashed (you love banana desserts!)
½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries, lightly crushed (you love berries!)
1 tbsp lemon juice (to brighten—you love citrus!)

Toppings:

1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional banana split extras:
→ Sugar-free chocolate sauce
→ Chopped nuts (you love nuts!)
→ Sugar-free maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Bake cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9×13″ pan.
Whisk almond flour, cocoa, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and almond milk.
Combine wet + dry; mix until smooth. Pour into pan.
Bake 22–25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 min.

2. Poke & fill:

Use handle of wooden spoon to poke holes every 1″.
In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, berries, and lemon juice. Spoon evenly over warm cake, pressing into holes.

3. Chill:

Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set filling.

4. Whip topping:

Beat heavy cream, powdered sweetener, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled cake.

5. Decorate:

Add optional toppings: drizzle with sugar-free chocolate, sprinkle nuts, and top with cherries.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use very ripe bananas—sweeter and easier to mash.
✅ Don’t overmix batter—keeps cake tender.
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Monk fruit + no-sugar toppings = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 6g per slice
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Almond flour + full-fat dairy = keto compliant
→ Skip extra toppings for <6g net carbs
✅ Make ahead:
→ Keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen
→ Freeze without whipped cream; add before serving

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ For birthday parties or dessert bars
→ With coffee or milk (dairy or unsweetened almond)
→ As a fun weekend treat with family

Prep Time & Nutrition (per slice):