Eggless Banana Cake is a delicious and moist cake made without eggs, making it suitable for those who follow an egg-free diet or have egg allergies. Here’s a recipe for Eggless Banana Cake:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Ready in: 50-55 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
For the frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice (or vinegar) to create a buttermilk substitute. Let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the prepared frosting.
- Slice and serve the delicious Eggless Banana Cake.
This Eggless Banana Cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for anyone looking for an egg-free dessert option. It can be enjoyed as a teatime treat or for any special occasion.