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    Gluten-Free Banana Cake with Vanilla Frosting

    Published: Jun 13, 2020 Ā· Modified: Jun 4, 2024 by Katelyn Theofanis Ā· This post may contain affiliate links Ā· This blog generates income via ads Ā· #sponsoredpost Ā· Leave a Comment

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    This Gluten-Free Banana Cake is moist and hearty. The cake itself is not too sweet so it pairs beautifully with the vanilla frosting. 

    banana cake with vanilla frosting

    I've been feeling anxiety this week. Everything still feels absolutely weird. I always wake up feeling like I am living in a dream. But, I know I am not alone in that. This year has certainly been one for the books, and it's only June (eek.) I think we can all agree that a slice of cake helps in times like these.

    This gluten-free banana cake with vanilla frosting satisfies that need, but without making you feel heavy.

    I've been trying to experiment with more gluten-free baking. I absolutely love using almond flour, but I knew I needed to utilize a different flour as well, so I purchased a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour from the grocery store.

    The consistency is so different from typical all-purpose flour, which is something to get used to, but it worked well in combination with the almond flour.

    Ingredients

    • Bananas: They've got to be super ripe for mashing. I pulled some I had previously frozen (in zip-top bags) and thawed them out. If doing this, make sure to drain any excess liquid once thawed, because this will affect the overall texture of the cake otherwise.
    • Flours: I used 2-parts almond flour and 1-part cup-for-cup gluten-free flour for this recipe. Make sure the almond flour you use is finely pulsed. I love the Kirkland brand for its texture and its affordability. As for the gluten-free flour, make sure you use flour that can substitute as "cup-for-cup" or "1-for-1."
    • Sugars: This recipe calls for both granulated and light brown sugars. I absolutely love using brown sugar with anything banana. The granulated sugar helps interact with the leavening agents.
    • Frosting: This recipe calls for "Mom's Simple Vanilla Buttercream" which covers the whole top of the cake. The overall flavor of the gluten-free banana cake is not too sweet, so the frosting truly makes it.

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    As you can see in the above photo, this cake is moist from the bananas and yogurt, but dense enough from the almond flour to eat without a fork. This gluten-free banana cake is basically a snacking cake, so you can eat it whenever you gosh, darn want to (wink, wink.) I hope you enjoy it. The combination of the banana cake and the sweet vanilla frosting is absolutely perfect.

    šŸ“– Recipe

    banana cake with vanilla frosting

    Gluten-Free Banana Cake with Vanilla Frosting

    Katelyn Theofanis
    This banana cake is moist and hearty. The cake itself is not too sweet so it pairs beautifully with the vanilla frosting.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Bake Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Cakes, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 594 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9-inch Springform Pan
    • Standing Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 1 cup gluten-free cup-for-cup flour see note
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup Mom's Simple Vanilla Buttercream

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-in round springform pan, set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
    • In a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, mix just to combine.
    • Next, add the mashed bananas and mix until well incorporated.
    • Alternatively add the dry ingredients and the greek yogurt, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until combined, be careful not to overmix.
    • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
    • Once the cake has completely cooled, make one batch of "Mom's Simple Vanilla Buttercream" (see link above.) Carefully frost the top of the cake.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    • Make sure the gluten-free flour you use is a cup-4-cup flour.Ā 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 4gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 677IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 3mg
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