Best 5 Vegan Banana Cake Recipes

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The world of vegan baking has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Not only does it cater to individuals with dietary restrictions or ethical concerns, but it also offers a range of delicious and healthier alternatives to traditional baked goods. One such delectable treat is the vegan banana cake, a moist and flavorful delight that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the wholesome goodness of plant-based ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned vegan baker or simply seeking to explore the wonders of plant-based baking, this article will guide you through the journey of discovering the best vegan banana cake recipe that suits your taste and dietary needs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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This is my favorite vegan dessert recipe. I got it from "American Vegetarian Cookbook" by Marilyn Diamond. Sometimes I throw health concerns out the window and use corn syrup instead of honey. Live dangerously, right?

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup maple syrup or 2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons egg substitute
1 tablespoon soy lecithin (optional)
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the over to 350. Cream together the syrup, oil, and egg replacer. Add lecithin and bananas.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add carob or chocolate chips, then fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture, stirring just to moisten and combine. Don't overmix.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 8-inch cake or Bundt pan. Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until cake tests done with a wooden toothpick. Cool on wire rack.

VEGAN BANANA CAKE



Vegan Banana Cake image

Make and share this Vegan Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar and oil, then add bananas. Add water and vanilla, stirring to combine.
  • Add the flour mixture, stirring just until wet.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

VEGAN BANANA CAKE



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Our whole family loves banana cake and this is a vegan version without eggs or dairy. If you like, you can add raisins and nuts. If using raisins, reduce the amount of sugar.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
4 overripe bananas, mashed
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup unsweetened soy milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Combine flaxseed meal and water in a cup and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) and dust with flour.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine bananas, oil, soy milk, and vanilla extract in a second bowl. Add flaxseed mixture and stir to combine. Fold in flour mixture in batches, but do not overmix. Fold in nuts and raisins. Fill batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 183.8 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

VEGAN BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Vegan Banana Upside Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KMuchetti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
3 mashed ripe bananas
1 cup raw sugar
1 cup soymilk
egg replacement equivalent to 2 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a cake pan. Cover evenly with nuts.
  • Slices the two medium size banana and place in a bowl. Pour remaining mixture over the bananas and toss to coat. Arrange bananas in circular fashion in bottom of cake pan. Set aside.
  • Combine wet ingredients in an medium sized bowl. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredient bowl. Stir to combine. Pour cake batter in cake pan over arranged bananas.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Bake for 50 minuet or until tooth pick comes out clean form the center. Let cool in cake pan for 10 minuets. Loosen edges with knife and turn out onto serving plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 299, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 47.9, Protein 6

VEGAN BANANA CHOCOLATE CAKE



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With age, we thought of eating less and less eggs and milk, but we still like cakes, so a vegan recipe was found and adapted and some chocolate around the house was added. And, it became the most moist chocolate cake we've ever had. Next time we'll try it without the chocolates.

Provided by milliwuu

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 pieces, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons vegetable oil or 75 g vegetable oil
3 ounces chocolate pieces (optional) or 85 g chocolate pieces (optional)
1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar (depending on whether you want it medium sweet or sweet, i use 30g for semi-sweet) or 50 -100 g brown sugar (depending on whether you want it medium sweet or sweet, i use 30g for semi-sweet)
5 small bananas (mashed with fork or processor) or 450 g bananas (mashed with fork or processor)
2 cups flour (can be replaced by half Whole Wheat Flour and half oatmeal powder) or 235 g flour (can be replaced by half Whole Wheat Flour and half oatmeal powder)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optionally doubled)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optionally doubled)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optionally doubled)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped mixed nuts (optional) or 100 g mixed nuts (optional)
3/4 cup raisins (optional) or 100 g dried fruits (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°c or 375°F.
  • Put oil, chocolate, and sugar in a medium pot and stir over small fire until just melted.
  • Remove pan from fire. Add nuts and raisins then mashed banana to lower the temperture.
  • Combine all DRY ingredients and stir into the pot.
  • Bake appx. 25 minutes for cupcakes, and appx. 50 minutes for loaves depending on the size of your pans. Watch out for color and check for doneness by sticking in a wooden stick, should come out dry.
  • Tip: If the color is already golden brown but the cake is still wet, cover with foil and continue baking.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter: This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Vegan banana cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this vegan banana cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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