Vegan Banana Cake: A delicious and healthy vegan dessert

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this vegan banana cake recipe. Made with ripe bananas, flaxseed meal, and almond milk, this cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with natural sweetness. Topped with a creamy vegan frosting, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Plus, it's cruelty-free and heart-healthy!

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the almond milk, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and vegan chocolate chips. These add a nice texture and flavor to the cake.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. 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.
10. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with your favorite vegan frosting, or try a simple vegan cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.
11. Slice and serve the vegan banana cake, and enjoy!

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