Vegan and Gluten-Free Banana Bread Cake

oh my GOODNESS, this is going to borderline break the internet because it’s honestly the best cake i’ve ever had. the cake itself is basically banana bread- it’s dense, sweet, packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. oh and then the buttercream, it’s fabulous too.

you won’t even believe how good this cake is until you try it. i have made banana bread a million different ways but i stepped it up a notch here.

the cake is so darn scrumptious and will leave you feeling super satisfied.

you don’t even need the frosting because the vegan banana bread cake is good enough on it’s own.

it’s sweet too as it’s made with overripe bananas and also a few tbsp of maple syrup.

however, if you’re looking for that extra bit of decadence, i recommend the frosting. it would be really perfect for a special occasion.

the vegan buttercream is made with two sticks of vegan butter and you can use any brand that you want!

i went with country crock avocado oil vegan butter, but there are many brands to choose from.

you want the vegan butter to be on the colder side but not too cool. leave it out on the counter for 10 minutes before hand.

also, you’re going to need vegan powdered sugar, and i recommend Florida Crystals brand because it’s vegan and USDA organic.

lastly, you’re going to need vanilla bean paste. i love seeing the real vanilla bean speckles in the frosting.

if you don’t have any or just can’t find some, vanilla extract works.

here are the ingredients you need to make Vegan and Gluten-Free Banana Bread Cake!

• 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 cup arrowroot

• 1/2 cup all purpose gluten free flour (used Trader Joe’s brand)

• 1 and 1/3 cup mashed very ripe bananas

• 1/2 cup dairy free milk

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 cup very creamy almond butter

• 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

easy right? it is! as far as subs go, i can’t say that i have made this any other way, so just sub at your own risk :).

love my Vegan and Gluten-Free Banana Bread Cake? try these other banana recipes from my blog!

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Easy Banana Cookie Dough Sandwiches

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Nourishing Vegan and Gluten-free Banana Bread

Fudgy Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mini Vegan Banana Cakes with Chocolate Buttercream

Cozy Banana Bread Granola

Chocolate and Oatmeal Raisin Banana Bites

Vegan Birthday Cake Banana Muffins

The Best Healthy Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Nut Pancakes

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