Are you tired of throwing away those overripe bananas that have been sitting on the counter for too long? If so, prepare to be amazed by this delicious Banana Almond Butter Cake recipe! This delightful treat combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy, nutty flavor of almond butter to create a mouth-watering dessert.
Not only is this cake delicious, but it’s also a clever way to make the most of those browned bananas, reducing food waste while satisfying your sweet tooth. So put on your apron, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s get started…
notes:
- If you are using plain or all-purpose flour, add 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to make the self-rising flour.
- The more ripe bananas you add to the cake mix, the stickier the final cake texture will be. Feel free to add an extra banana or two if you don’t mind.
- Vegan yogurt is optional, but be sure to add it if you have it on hand as it makes the cake richer.
- Try using unsalted or lightly salted almond butter, e.g. thisso you don’t lose the flavor of the cake. If you can only find salted ones, you can omit the added salt from the recipe.
raw material
(Serves 10-12 people)
2-3 ripe bananas, peeled
1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
3/4 cup soy milk
2 tablespoons vegan yogurt (optional)
1/2 cup sunflower oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon mixed spices
1/2 teaspoon salt
almond butter
method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Place bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Add sugar, soy milk, vegan yogurt, sunflower oil and vanilla extract. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Add self-rising flour, mixed spices and salt. Stir until you have a smooth cake batter (although it’s totally fine if there are some banana chunks).
Pour the batter into a lined or lightly greased 20cm cake tin. Use a teaspoon to drop 8-9 cubes of almond butter on top of the cake, then swirl them into the batter with a knife.
Bake in center of oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool completely before cutting and serving. If you’re really impatient, you can eat it hot with a ball of ice cream on the side. For extra richness, drizzle some room temperature almond butter over the top.
