Embrace the natural sweetness of bananas in this Banana Bliss Vegan Cake, where ripe bananas mingle with a tender crumb, accented by a hint of cinnamon and a velvety frosting—a truly comforting and wholesome treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Banana Cake:
- ⅔ cup (160ml) soy milk
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 9.8 oz (280g) ripe bananas (about 2 large or 3 medium)
- 2 cups (250g) plain flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 3.5 oz (100g) vegan butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70g) soft brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.8 oz (50g) vegan Greek-style yogurt or soy/coconut yogurt
- ½ to 1 batch easy vegan frosting (depending on preference for frosting amount)
For the Garnish:
- 1 banana, sliced lengthways or dried banana coins
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 347°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
- Mix soy milk and apple cider vinegar to create vegan buttermilk. Set aside to curdle.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream vegan butter with both sugars until fluffy, then blend in yogurt and vanilla.
- Incorporate mashed bananas into the creamed mixture, then alternately mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your choice of vegan buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
- Just before serving, decorate with banana slices or banana coins, and sprinkle with a mix of cinnamon and brown sugar.
This Banana Bliss Vegan Cake is a testament to how plant-based ingredients can create a dessert that's both indulgent and nurturing. Share this delightful recipe with friends, bookmark our site for more vegan confections, and enjoy the beautiful balance of flavors that this cake brings to your table.
