Butterless Banana Cake

Butterless banana cake is a healthier alternative to traditional butter-based cakes, as it uses ripe bananas and applesauce to provide moisture and flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Butterless Banana Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₃ cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₃ cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder.
4. In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, brown sugar, vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.