Vegan Banana Cake
A one-bowl gluten-free and vegan banana cake recipe, using super simple ingredients and perfect to enjoy any time of the day.
GBBO
Do you watch The Great British Bake-Off?!
I remember first discovering this show when I moved to the UK over five years ago. It seemed like a cultural phenomenon that I didn’t quite understand – until I started watching. Then I immediately got hooked.
Of course, I had to go back to Season 1 and watch as many episodes as I could find on YouTube at the time. I fell in love with the friendly banter and genuine nature of the show, and have been watching ever since. Even after the controversial move from the BBC to Channel 4, I have continued to tune in. I think at its core, Bake-Off is a cooking (or I suppose baking) show unlike any other. Now my Tuesday nights are reserved for Bake-Off viewing.
And you must have baked goods while watching Bake-Off, right?!
Vegan Banana Cake
I have been playing around with this vegan banana cake recipe for some months now. I wanted to end up with a gluten-free, vegan recipe that used simple cupboard ingredients, no refined sugars, and came together easily in one bowl. That’s exactly what I think I’ve accomplished with this recipe! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
One of my taste-testers/good friends came up with the genius idea of cutting a slice of this banana cake in half, toasting each half, and topping with peanut butter. I KNOW. You really must give that a go, because it’s honestly heavenly.
Other spread toppings work quite well – chocolate and fruity dairy-free yoghurt are others I have personally tried. Get creative and let me know what other combos you try! You could also warm up a slice of cake up in the microwave for a few seconds, which is how I prefer it (especially as it’s getting colder). Or just enjoy it as is!
As always, feel free to switch up ingredients to fit your personal preferences (i.e. if you’re not a walnut fan go for chocolate or raisins instead, add extra sweetener, etc.).
Let me know if you try out this recipe – take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations!
FAST FIVE REASONS TO TRY: VEGAN BANANA CAKE
- Uses simple cupboard ingredients.
- Light, fluffy, with just enough sweetness to make it a treat.
- The perfect base for lots of delicious additions (nut butter, chocolate spreads, etc).
- Comes together quickly in one bowl for easy clean-up.
- A healthy and sweet treat to enjoy any time of the day – a quick breakfast, a teatime snack, or an after-dinner dessert.
Vegan Banana Cake
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 6 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- ¼ cup crushed walnuts with extra for the top
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175C/350F.
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Start by making your flax egg, by combining 1 tbsp ground flax seed with 3 tbsp water and letting sit for ~10mins.
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In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients, whisk together; then add all dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Pour into a baking pan (I used a cake pan) and bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Transfer to a cooling rack, wait to cool, serve and enjoy!
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