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Vegan Banana Cake


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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This vegan banana cake is moist and delicious. It’s lightly sweetened and topped with a cinnamon sugar topping. This is an easy one bowl recipe, perfect for an afternoon snack or sweet treat!


Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2/3 cup mashed banana (about 2 small, or ~6oz)
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, soft but not melted
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsl vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the topping:

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking pan with non-stick spray or line parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine banana, coconut oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Beat on medium speed with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and pale.
  4. Add the vanilla, ½ tsp/1g cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat on low until combined. Batter will be very thick.
  6. Pour into prepared baking pan, spreading to the edges and into an even layer.
  7. Combine the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir to blend.
  8. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over top of batter until entire surface is coated evenly.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes, until just firm to the touch and lightly golden brown at edges.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
  11. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to come to room temperature before eating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American