Vegan Banana Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups (187g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted vegan butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the non-dairy milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas.
6. Fold in the chopped nuts, if desired.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: Per serving (1/8 of the cake):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Subtle banana flavor
• Warm and comforting
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This vegan banana cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the banana flavor is not overpowering."
• "I love that this cake is made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. It's a healthier alternative to traditional banana cake."
• "My kids love this cake! They always ask for it when we have bananas that are about to go bad."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make this cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
• To make this cake more decadent, top it with a vegan cream cheese frosting.
• To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, make sure to grease and flour it thoroughly before adding the batter.