Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

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Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

This vegan chocolate banana Cake is light and fluffy, chocolatey and moist.

This vegan chocolate banana cake is so versatile and adaptable for dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements but it’s also great with an option for normal diets too.

Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

DF: Dairy Free

GF: Gluten Free

Recipe Tips

Dairy and Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake

Who needs eggs in banana cake? Ripe banana is a really good egg replacer in cake due to its sugars and starches which help bind the cake together and add moisture. This recipe is so quick and easy to throw together. It’s a great option whether you are vegan or just don’t have any eggs in the house.

I pride myself on my recipes being adaptable for lots of different dietary requirements, whether it be gluten and dairy free like me, just one or the other, or for all those lucky people who can eat whatever they like. Therefore my recipes often have different options depending on your dietary needs.

Bananas in Vegan Baking

Using banana in vegan baking is a versatile and nutritious way to replace eggs and add natural sweetness to your recipes. Mashed bananas serve as an excellent binding agent due to their creamy texture and moisture content. This makes bananas ideal for cakes, muffins, and brownies. They also contribute a subtle fruity flavour that complements a variety of baked goods.

Typically, one ripe mashed banana can replace one egg in a recipe, providing both structure and richness without the need for animal products. Additionally, bananas are packed with vitamins and minerals, adding a nutritional boost to your treats. This simple substitution not only aligns with a vegan lifestyle but also enhances the overall flavour and texture of your baked goods, making them moist and delicious.

This is also a great way if using up old ripened bananas!

Home Made Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a great ingredient for making moist fluffy cakes but it’s not accessible for lactose/dairy free or plant based diets. Thankfully there is a great home made alternative! This can also be used simply as a cheaper alternative to buttermilk or to save a special trip to the supermarket.

To make you homemade buttermilk alternative, simply take you milk of choice (lactose free or soy would work best for this) and add a splash of lemon juice. The acidity of the lemon juice will curdle the milk, but this is what you want! This acidity breaks down some of the proteins in the batter and adds to a smooth tender texture, just what you want with a delicious cake. The acidity will also react with the bicarbonate of soda to create carbon dioxide and cause the cake to rise.

Why Use Oil Instead of Butter or Margarine?

In my vegan chocolate cake recipe, I use oil instead of butter to enhance its moisture content. Oil is also naturally dairy free and vegan! Oil is a fat, and fats play a crucial role in keeping baked goods moist.

Unlike butter and margarine, which both contain water which can lead to a denser texture in cakes, oil is 100% fat and doesn’t contain any water. This means that when oil is used in a cake recipe, it coats the flour particles more evenly, preventing the formation of gluten and resulting in a more tender and moist crumb.

Additionally, oil has a higher smoke point than butter, which means it can be heated to a higher temperature without burning, allowing the cake to bake evenly and retain its moisture. The neutral flavour of oil also allows the chocolate flavour to shine through without any interference. Overall, using oil in my chocolate fudge cake recipe ensures a moist, tender, and flavourful cake that is sure to be a hit with everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions.

Try The Recipe

This vegan chocolate banana traybake is sure to be a hit with their irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re savoring them with a cup of coffee or sharing them with loved ones, they’re bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

This recipe is so versatile and adaptable for dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements but it’s also great with an option for normal diets too.

Rebecca K.

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