This vegan banana cake is a layered homemade banana cake that is then topped with a vegan cream cheese frosting. If you have overripe bananas on hand, this is a must-have pie.
I used chopped pecans and walnuts so you get tons of flavor in this vegan cake recipe. Also, be sure to check out these other banana recipes or dig into this banana pudding. Or start your morning with these Banana Oat Pancakes.
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How to make a vegan banana cake
Complete steps and measurements on how to make a vegan banana cake are on the printable recipe card. This is a quick ride.
- Preheat and prepare your cake pans.
- Next, add your dry ingredients into a medium bowl.
- Then in another bowl add your wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Then slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the pans and bake according to the instructions.
- Prepare your cream cheese frosting and once the cake is done, frost and stack your cakes.
Tips for making a vegan banana cake
Ripe bananas
It is important to use ripe bananas for this cake. You want brown spotted bananas for this. If they are not ripe you can put the banana in the peel at 225 degrees for 15 minutes or so. You want the skin to turn black. Once it does, remove and let the bananas cool. Then mix the dough as usual. It will give you a ripe banana flavor.
Room temperature vegan cream cheese
Make sure your vegan cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This way you can get that ultra creamy frosting texture.
Stand mixer or hand mixer
I love using a stand mixer to make the cake batter and frosting. I find that especially when making frosting it helps give you that ultra creamy texture.
Vegan Banana Cake Variations
dried fruit
Leave out the nuts if you don’t want your cake or ice cream to be crunchy.
Coconut flakes
Stir ⅓ cup of coconut flakes into the frosting to add a nice hint of coconut flavor to the cake.
Raisins
Take some regular or golden raisins and add ¼ cup to the cake recipe. It will add a little more sweetness to the cake.
frosted
Omit the vegan cream cheese frosting if you don’t want it. Spread it on any of your favorite vegan ice creams you’d like. From peanut butter to vanilla and everything in between.
Vegan Banana Cake FAQ
Does this cake need to be refrigerated?
Yes, you will want to chill the cake. You’ll find that since vegan cream cheese frosting needs to be refrigerated, don’t leave the cake out for more than two hours.
Can you freeze this banana cake?
Yes, you can freeze this cake. Just place it in a freezer-safe container. Then freeze for 3-4 months. Then thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter for an hour.
Vegan Banana Cake
This vegan banana cake is loaded with flavor from fresh bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla, all topped with homemade vegan cream cheese frosting. yum!
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Rations: 8 rations
Calories: 826kcal
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F, grease or line two 6-inch cake pans and set aside
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Make the cake by mixing the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the oil, sugar, mashed bananas, and vanilla
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Mix together until smooth.
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Pour the flour mixture into the banana mixture and stir until just combined
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Fold in the nuts
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Combine until well blended.
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Pour batter into prepared baking pans and
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Meanwhile, make the frosting by burning the vegan cream cheese with half of the frosting on high until smooth.
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Add remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, stir in vanilla extract
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Allow cake to cool completely before frosting between layers and topping with additional walnuts
nutrition
Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated fats: 7g | Monounsaturated fats: 12g | Trans fats: 0.04g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 105g | Vitamin A: 37UI | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg