This Vegan Banana Cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Whether as a dessert or a sweet treat with your afternoon tea, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Vegan Banana Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
For the Frosting:
- 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons plant-based milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square cake pan.
2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a bowl, mix together mashed bananas, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil or vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Sugar:
- Add both granulated sugar and brown sugar to the batter, stirring until well incorporated.
6. Pour into Cake Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Make the Frosting:
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat together softened vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until smooth and creamy.
9. Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Add sliced bananas on top (optional)
10. Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve your delicious vegan banana cake. Enjoy!
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