How to Make Vegan Banana Cake
A good vegan banana cake brings comfort. It’s simple, rich, and full of natural sweetness. But why make it yourself?
You care about ingredients. You want control over what goes in your food. You value healthy living at home.
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, or relocating to a new city like Toronto, baking at home offers more than flavor. It gives you peace, rhythm, and a way to make your kitchen feel alive.
Why Make Vegan Banana Cake at Home?
1. You Avoid Processed Ingredients
Store-bought desserts often include preservatives, dyes, and artificial sweeteners. Homemade vegan banana cake skips all of that.
You use ripe bananas, flour, plant-based milk, and clean fats like coconut oil. No hidden chemicals. No dairy. Fewer allergens.
Harvard’s School of Public Health supports plant-based diets for heart health, weight control, and lower risk of diabetes.
2. It’s Easy to Make Vegan Banana Cake
You don’t need special tools. One bowl. One pan. A fork to mash bananas. A whisk. Oven on at 350°F. Done in under an hour.
It’s the perfect beginner recipe for new homeowners trying to get comfortable in their kitchen.
3. It Cuts Food Waste
Overripe bananas often go in the garbage. Turn them into something useful. Use three to four bananas and turn waste into flavor.
Canada wastes about 2.2 million tonnes of edible food every year. You reduce your food waste with every loaf.
Ingredients
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3–4 ripe bananas
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1/2 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
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1/3 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
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1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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Optional: chopped walnuts or vegan chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions To Make Vegan Banana Cake
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
Use a fork. You want a chunky puree. This gives the cake moisture and binds the ingredients without eggs.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 5: Combine
Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Stir until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in any extras like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter into your pan. Smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes. Insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
Let cool before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with black coffee on your balcony
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Add a dollop of vegan coconut whip
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Toast slices for breakfast
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Pair with a home showing or open house event
Homeowners and real estate agents often stage homes with fresh baking smells. It makes buyers feel welcome. You can do the same in your own space with this vegan banana cake recipe.
Nutrition Breakdown (Per Slice, 1/10 of Cake)
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Calories: 210
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Fat: 7g
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Carbs: 35g
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Sugar: 14g
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Protein: 2g
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Fiber: 2g
This is a balanced treat, especially if you’re moving, packing, or managing the stress of selling your home.
Best Times to Bake
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After your home inspection wraps up
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During a snowy Toronto Sunday
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After your offer gets accepted
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While watching a video tour of your next neighbourhood
Real Estate Keywords: Why Include Them?
You’re not only baking. You’re building a life.
Vegan banana cake belongs in kitchens with warmth, intention, and good light. The kind of kitchens found in Toronto’s East End, Mississauga’s family homes, or new builds in Markham.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or relocating, it’s helpful to think about how food fits into your future home.
Your kitchen needs to fit your lifestyle. Your neighborhood should match your daily rhythm. These are real considerations when choosing your next move.
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