Every bite of this dairy free banana cake is a joy! It’s soft, fluffy, and filled with delicious banana flavors. You’ll also love that it’s healthy and easy to make.
why this recipe is great:
This dairy free banana cake is for you if you’re lactose intolerant or avoiding dairy. Additionally, if you keep kosher and want to serve a cake right after eating meat, you’ll want one that’s dairy free.
This recipe has only a few simple steps and minimal ingredients. The best part is it only requires one bowl. It makes this cake the perfect quick dessert to whip up!
dairy free banana cake ingredients:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Olive Oil
- Banana
- Baking Soda
- Water
- Vanilla
the steps:
Beat the eggs and sugar using a hand mixer.
Add the oil.
Mix baking soda with hot water and add to the egg mixture.
Add the eggs, vanilla, water, and mashed banana and beat until everything is combined.
Slowly add the flour to the liquid mixture while beating.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake.
Use overripe bananas:
The longer your bananas sit on the counter the softer they will get and the more flavor they will develop. Use bananas that are filled with black dots and that are very soft to the touch.
What kind of pan to use for banana cake?
A non-stick baking dish is the best kind of dish to use when baking cakes. Make sure to either line the dish with parchment paper or spray it with a cooking spray.
Lining it with parchment paper will save you from having to wash a dish!
add chocolate chips or nuts:
We keep this recipe very basic but you can definitely add some chocolate chips or nuts to this dairy free banana cake. The chocolate chips will add sweetness and the nuts will add a crunch.
If you’re adding both chocolate chips and nuts use about 1/4 cup of each. If you’re only adding one of them use 1/3 cup of the one you’re adding.
how to store this dairy free banana cake?
Being that this cake has no dairy in it, it can be stored at room temperature for around three days. After that it’ll start losing it’s moisture unless it’s frozen.
To freeze it, we recommend slicing it into individual pieces and placing them in airtight containers or Ziplock bags.
Defrost the cake for a few hours at room temperature before eating it.
when to serve dairy free banana cake:
This banana cake will come in so handy. Aside from serving it as a dessert or snack, it can also be a great addition to a breakfast meal. The bananas make it very versatile and filling.
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Dairy Free Banana Cake
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoon hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 1/4 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the eggs and sugar to a medium-sized bowl and mix using a hand mixer.
- Add the olive oil and continue beating until well combined.
- Mix the hot water and baking soda in a small bowl or cup and add it to the egg mixture.
- Add the mashed banana, water, and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Slowly add the flour to the liquid mixture and continue beating until everything is mixed well.
- Transfer the batter to an 8X8 baking dish.
- Bake for around 40 minutes or until you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.