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You are here: Home / Recipe Categories / Desserts / Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake

31 Octby Amy26

Prep Time: 20m
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Total Time: 1h 15m
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Gluten free
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Dairy free
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Paleo
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Vegetarian

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is as delicious as it looks. Layers of chocolate and pumpkin throughout guaranteeing both in every bite.

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

Happy Halloween!

Did you go to any parties over the weekend?  Based on what I saw this weekend Harley Quinn and Joker were the most popular couples costumes.

My favorite costume was the Brawny Paper towel guy!  Did you have a favorite?  What was it?

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

Thanksgiving Recipes are Everything!

I not only spent the weekend enjoying all the costumes, I also started working on my recipes for Thanksgiving. For a food blogger, I am a little late to the game.  A lot of my blogy friends already have all their Thanksgiving recipes for the season, finished, and some have even started posting them.

Well, this girl may be late to the game, but I definitely got game!  CUZ, this cake it is mighty fine!  Yes, a cake can be fine, and this cake proves it!

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

I am a collector of Backyard Chickens!

Don’t worry I didn’t spend too much time in the kitchen, I got out to enjoy the gorgeous weather we had here in Cincinnati, and on Sunday I actually picked up four new hens to add to my flock.  My girls are getting up there in age, and are not laying many eggs these days.  Like zero!

My four new girls are Road Island Reds and are five months old.  I may even get a few eggs before winter and the short days hit.

The next few days will be tough for them as the old gals will make sure the new girls know their place in the pecking order.  Once that is established and the feathers stop flying {I mean this figuratively, hens can be mean} everyone will settle down and become a cohesive flock.

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

WHY YOU WANT TO MAKE THESE PALEO PUMPKIN BANANA CHOCOLATE SWIRL CAKE.

This cake is pretty darn amazing!  The pumpkin-banana and chocolate cake is moist, tender and flavorful.  The chocolate ganache topping is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

I have to say I definitely suggest this cake cold.  I like the ganache firm and chilled I think the texture is better that way, but that is totally a personal preference thing. You enjoy it however you like!

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Bread is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com
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Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake

Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is as delicious as it looks. Layers of chocolate and pumpkin throughout guaranteeing both in every bite.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Bread, Cupcake, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Author Amy

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
  • ½ tsp. sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 large ripe banana (1/2 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cocoa Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons of hot tap water

Chocolate Ganache

  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¾ cup everyday life chocolate chip

Instructions

Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. Grease a 9 x 4 loaf pan (I used a bit of coconut oil)
  3. In a large bowl whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and pumpkin spice. Set aside.
  4. In another large bowl whisk together until blended eggs, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add pumpkin-banana mix into flour mix, stirring until blended. Transfer roughly 1/2 of the batter to a separate bowl.
  6. In a small bowl mix the cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of hot tap water until smooth. Add this chocolate mixture to one bowl of the pumpkin-banana mix. Stir well to incorporate.
  7. Beginning with the pumpkin-banana mixture, place four spoonfuls of batter into the pan, spacing them far enough apart so that you can create a checkerboard when you add the chocolate batter. Add the chocolate batter into the empty spaces to fill the bottom of the pan in a checkerboard pattern. Repeat with the second layer, alternating the pumpkin-banana and chocolate batter. {See picture above.}
  8. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect
  9. Place in preheated oven and bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven

Chocolate Ganache

  1. Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl.
  2. Heat in microwave for one minute, remove stir and heat an additional minute.
  3. Pour the coconut cream over the chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to stand for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Use a spatula to stir the mixture until smooth.
  5. Allow the ganache to cool to just warm or room temperature before adding it to the cake.
  6. Pour the ganache over the cake and spread lightly as needed. Allow it to drip down the sides here and there.

Recipe Notes

Store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

3.5.3217

My Fitness Pal Information

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Paleo Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake is gluten free lightened up recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

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Under: Cupcakes & Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Fall, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian 26 Comments

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Comments

  1. Aimee @ShugarySweets says

    October 31, 2016 at 8:16 am

    Everything is a little better with chocolate ganache. This bread is amazing!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Amen to that Aimee!:)

      Reply
  2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    October 31, 2016 at 9:10 am

    That is a beautiful loaf of bread and love the addition of chocolate ganche!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you Sandhya.

      Reply
  3. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    October 31, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I love the way you put the batter in the pan to give it a swirled look. This is a must try for me!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Karen.

      Reply
  4. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I am loving that coconut chocolate ganache. I’ll have a bowl with a spoon please!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      That ganache is good on everything Helen!

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I love the way you got the swirl on this bread! Just gorgeous – and that glaze – Oh-Ma-Gawd!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Lisa.

      Reply
  6. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Wow this looks so delicious!! I love the banana + chocolate combination 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Liz.

      Reply
  7. Celia @ Chicago Jogger says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Wow, this looks sooo good. Especially the thick chocolate layer!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 31, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks Celia.

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 31, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    We didn’t do a thing. We’re about to watch a scary movie so at least there’s that. 😉 And this looks amazing! Nice and dense.

    Reply
  9. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

    October 31, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    What a stunning group of flavors.

    Reply
  10. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    October 31, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    WOW! This looks so aaamazing!! I am loving that ganache!!!

    Reply
  11. Annie Holmes says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    This cake looks so good! I love that it is Paleo!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      November 1, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks Annie!

      Reply
  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    October 31, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    This is beautiful – I love the swirls! I’ll be dreaming of this tonight (bet it’s amazing with coffee)!

    Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Wow, this looks beyond amazing!

    Reply
  14. Krista says

    November 1, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Pumpkin Banana Chocolate is a combo you can’t turn down!

    Reply
  15. Dee says

    November 1, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    This bread looks amazing — love the swirls of pumpkin and chocolate!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      November 4, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you so much Dee.

      Reply
  16. melissa says

    August 26, 2017 at 9:25 am

    For the coconut cream are you using the firm portion of full fat canned coconut milk refrigerated overnight?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 7, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Yes I am Melissa.

      Reply

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