Vegan banana cake.
Vegan banana cake is any type of cake made with bananas that does not contain milk, eggs, or dairy. All vegan banana cake ingredients must be plant-derived or synthetic, but may not have been processed with animal parts or products. In most cases, vegan banana cake tastes just like any other banana cake. The difference lies in the nature of the ingredients, as well as their proportions.
Banana bunch.
Banana cake is, in most cases, little more than banana bread with added sweetener that is baked like a cake rather than a scone. Mashed banana is the main ingredient in their dough, which usually leads to a dense, sweet consistency. The cake is usually topped with cream cheese or sour cream or eaten plain, sometimes spread with butter or honey.
Applesauce can be used as an egg substitute in some recipes.
Butter, honey, and dairy products like cream cheese and sour cream are not acceptable options for vegans. Veganism is a lifestyle choice that instructs followers to avoid any and all animal products, particularly in food. Most vegans extend the animal ban to clothing and other products, often avoiding things like wool sweaters and leather car interiors. Eating vegan can make baking challenging, but banana cake is a sweet treat that’s relatively simple to make within the constraints of being dairy-free and animal-free.
Walnuts are a common addition to vegan banana cake.
The typical non-vegan banana cake usually calls for eggs and sometimes butter too. These ingredients are mixed with flour, sugar, mashed bananas, oil, and seasonings to create a dense dough that is then baked. Ordinary banana cakes are not non-dairy foods, but they are vegetarian. Making them completely vegan is often a matter of substituting or eliminating the eggs and butter and finding an acceptable vegan alternative to frosting.
Carob can be used in vegan banana cake as a dairy-free alternative to chocolate chips.
Part of the trick to making a good banana cake is making sure the ratio of wet to dry ingredients is about one to one. Removing eggs from the more traditional recipe means a vegan baker needs something moister. This can usually be found in applesauce, extra vegetable oil, or even just an extra mashed banana.
Most everyday ingredients are acceptable for a vegan diet for the simple reason that they are made without harming animals. The strictest vegan chefs will also use only certified vegan flours, naturally occurring sugars, and organic spices in their cooking. This often affects the cost of the final product, but rarely affects its taste. Certified vegan foods are often more expensive than more generic products, in part because of the effort involved in evaluating them.
Vegan banana cake variations are popular. Many bakers add nuts, especially walnuts, or dried fruit like coconut or raisins. Non-dairy chocolate chips, usually those labeled “semi-sweet” or “baked,” are also popular additions. The final product is usually cut into thick slices and served with a water-based topping, caramelized sugar, or a variety of fruit syrups.