Where are all my banana lovers at? This Eggless Banana Cake is one of the easiest recipes you’re going to make all year long! I bet that every time you have overripe bananas on the counter, you’ll want to make this recipe!
Eggless Banana Cake Recipe Highlights
It’s rich and dense, but not heavy. Moist and buttery. It’s slathered in a creamy silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. It freezes extremely well so I usually make the full recipe and freeze half of the cake for another time.
The best eggless banana cake hands down. Let’s get started!
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down).
Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here, skip the cake flour, bread flour and wheat flour. Baking powder and baking soda: Make sure they’re not expired. Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half. Ground cinnamon: Feel free to add 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, if you like, for extra flavored cake. Milk: For baking, I like to use whole milk. However, you can use any milk you have handy, even plant-based milks. Apple cider vinegar: You can also use white vinegar. Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe. Sugar: For this recipe you’ll need granulated sugar brown sugar. Granulated sugar adds sweetness without weighing the cake down too much, while brown sugar adds depth of flavor. Light or dark brown sugar will work, but dark brown sugar makes the cake a bit denser and sweeter. Bananas: You must use overripe bananas to make this egg-free banana cake. The riper and spottier the better and the more moist and flavorful your banana cake will be! If your bananas aren’t ripe enough just bake them (in the peel) at 350º F (177º C) for about 10 minutes or until they blacken. Plain yogurt: You can substitute plain yogurt for plain sour cream. I recommend using the full-fat versions. Pure vanilla extract: : For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
Frost with cream cheese frosting… enjoy! First mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Mash the bananas. Then, beat together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar. Add mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients and milk mixture; beat until just combined. Bake at 350º F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. Let it cool and unmold.
Cream Cheese Frosting
This cream cheese frosting is sweet and tangy! It goes perfectly with the banana flavor, sweet, but not overpowering.
Gluten-Free: Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour. This is my favorite brand. Dairy-Free: Use your favorite plant-based milk, dairy-free, or vegan butter. Make sure to use an unflavored, unsweetened variety of non-dairy milk. Soy and oat milk have the best consistency and very neutral flavors. My favorite dairy-free butter brands for baking are:
Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter. Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
Also, use dairy-free yogurt. Preheat the oven for at least 15 minutes before starting the recipe, giving it plenty of time to reach the ideal temperature. Don’t overmix the batter. Instead, mix just until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout. Bake the batter as soon as it is ready. Don’t open the oven door until your baked good has set. Leave the oven closed until the minimum time is stated in the recipe. Every oven is different, so baking times always have to be taken with a grain of salt. Oven thermostats can be wildly off, affecting baking time, so keep an eye on yours.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store
Unfrosted cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. For frosted cake cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze
Ready to eat it? Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before slicing and serving.
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You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in January 2020, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in March 2022.
