Easy Vegan Banana Cake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    1 cake

  • Calories

    3401 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Vegan Banana Cake

This vegan banana cake is moist, tender, light, fluffy, and loaded with mashed banana, complete with decadent frosting! Plus, it’s 100% egg-free & dairy-free, not that you’d be able to tell!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups of plant-based milk (soy works best for the vegan buttermilk)
  • 3 cups of all purpose flour
  • ½ cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of mashed ripe bananas (~5 small bananas), mashed + 1 banana for topping
  • cup of oil
  • Homemade or storebought vegan buttercream, optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a deep 8 inch round cake pan with oil and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, add the apple cider and plant-based milk. Mix well and set aside for 5 minutes until it becomes vegan buttermilk.
  3. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and mix well. Add the vegan buttermilk, vanilla, banana, and oil. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. Thinly slice one peeled banana lengthwise (see photo for reference), and gently place them on top of the batter.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes or until a knife or toothpick comes out just clean and the top is golden.
  7. When ready, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes on a cooling rack. Carefully remove it from the pan and place it back on a cooling rack.
  8. Optionally frost with vegan buttercream.

Notes

  • Make it easier by using a springform pan. 
  • Make it easier by using a springform pan. 
  • Measure the flour correctly: Spoon it into the measuring cup and level it with a knife rather than scooping it directly from the flour bag. Too much flour leads to denser bakes.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter: Overworking the gluten in the flour can lead to a dense, dry, vegan banana bread. A few small lumps in the batter are fine.  
  • Experiment with add-ins: With so many options, have fun experimenting to find your favorite combinations.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 3401kcal (170%) Carbohydrates 459g (153%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 156g (240%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Monounsaturated Fat 106g Sodium 6025mg (251%) Potassium 1498mg (43%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 139g (278%) Vitamin A 192IU (4%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 1145mg (115%) Iron 19mg (106%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3401 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 3401kcal 170%
Carbohydrates 459g 153%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 156g 240%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Monounsaturated Fat 106g 530%
Sodium 6025mg 251%
Potassium 1498mg 32%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 139g 278%
Vitamin A 192IU 4%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 1145mg 115%
Iron 19mg 106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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