Easy Banana Cake Recipe (Eggless, Vegan & Whole Wheat)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 banana cake slices
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American, International
Easy Banana Cake Recipe (Eggless, Vegan & Whole Wheat)
Description
The Easy Banana Cake Recipe (Eggless, Vegan & Whole Wheat) uses mashed ripe bananas as the primary wet ingredient, blending them with sugar, oil, and vanilla extract for moisture and flavor. Whole wheat flour with baking powder and baking soda acts as the leavening base. The folded walnuts give a slight crunch to the otherwise soft and moist cake. Baking is done at 180°C until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, which results in a firm but tender loaf with a mild sweetness from the bananas.
The cake texture is medium-thick and dense, suitable for those seeking a wholesome baked good without eggs or dairy. The flavors of banana and vanilla provide familiarity, while optional additions like cinnamon or nuts can personalize the taste. Whole wheat flour contributes a nutty undertone and adds fiber.
This cake works well as a snack or breakfast item alongside coffee or tea. It can be sliced and enjoyed plain or spread with nut butter. The recipe notes suggest that flour and batter consistency might vary, allowing slight adjustments with liquids like almond milk. Variations include using butter instead of oil or adding chocolate chips or spices like cinnamon for added complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 banana medium to large ripe or overripe) - 300 grams
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour or 180 grams whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup regular sugar or organic unrefined cane sugar or 100 grams sugar
- ⅔ cup neutral oil I used sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 walnuts finely chopped or any dry fruits or nuts of your choice (optional, halved
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). If using a regular oven, heat both the top and bottom elements. For a microwave convection oven, just preheat the oven.
Making cake batter
- Peel and chop the bananas. Add them to a bowl and mash them with a fork. You can also use a blender to mash the bananas.
- Add sugar, oil and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly so that the oil mixes evenly with the banana puree and the sugar dissolves.
- Sieve whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt directly in the bowl. You can also sieve these separately and then add them to the wet ingredients.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients very well.
- Add the chopped walnuts and fold again. Apart from walnuts, you can also add raisins, pistachios or any nuts and dry fruits of your choice.
- Pour the batter in a greased or lined loaf pan ( 7.5 x 4 x 2.5 inches) or round cake pan (7.5 x 2 inches).
Baking banana cake
- Gently tap and shake the pan. Place the pan in the center rack if using a regular oven or otg.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 45 to 50 mins or until a wooden skewer or tooth pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
- If the top of the cake starts browning then cover the top with an aluminium foil or parchment paper while baking.
- When warm or cooled, gently remove the cake from the pan. Slice and serve banana cake as is with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Adjust batter thickness with liquid like water or almond milk if it seems too thick due to flour quality.
- You may replace whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour in equal amount if preferred.
- Use gentle folding instead of whisking to combine ingredients for better texture.
- Baking times vary by oven and pan size; use a toothpick test to check doneness.
- Neutral oils such as sunflower, olive, or coconut oil can be used interchangeably.
- Butter can substitute oil in the same amount for a non-vegan version.
- Optional flavorings include chocolate chips, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice.
- Lightly toasting nuts and seeds before adding can enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12banana cake slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1banana cake slice | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 16µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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