Banana and chocolate loaf cake recipe (Gluten free, dairy free and vegan) (2024)

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It's the start of a new year and many people are either embarking on Veganuary or trying to eat a healthier diet.

So why not bake up my gluten free and vegan banana and chocolate loaf cake recipe which is both gluten free and vegan AND a healthier alternative to your standard gluten free bake?

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm just not quite ready to give up on all the leftover chocolate from Christmas yet. I just can't seem to transition from a diet of cheese, wine and treats onto salad overnight. My brain will give up, my stomach will grumble, and all my resolutions will be done for.

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Which is why recipes like my gluten free and vegan banana and chocolate loaf cake are so good!

This recipe has a dose of fruit from the leftover bananas, less sugar than some of my other cakes,and you still get that sweet hit from it.

It's like a January version of some of the chocolate cakes on my blog! Plus, I am a firm believer that cakes should be enjoyed all year round!

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A great way to use leftover bananas

We always have leftover bananas in our house, so I'm always trying to think of ways to use them up. This is definitely my new favourite way!

The blacker the banana the better. This will make the cake really (dare I say it?) moist, and will give it a lovely sweetness so you don't have to add a load of sugar to it.

Did you know the banana also works as an egg replacement, which is why this cake is naturally vegan too! I haven't experimented with much vegan baking but I do know that banana is always a sure-fire way to get a great texture from your cake, without the eggs.

Instead of butter, I used oil, which seems to also help the cake hold its moisture, and some dairy free milk. Almond or gluten free oat milk is my personal preference, as it doesn't have too strong a flavour.

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What equipment will you need to make this cake?

Don't worry - you only require the very basics! To make this gluten free banana and chocolate loaf cake recipe you'll need:

The ingredients are all store-cupboard essentials, do you don't have to worry about buying anything fancy.

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My banana and chocolate loaf cake recipe

Most of the ingredients in this recipe are store-cupboard essentials, so hopefully you'll have them all to hand. Make sure you bookmark this gluten free banana and chocolate loaf cake recipe to use when you have bananas going black in the fruit bowl!

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Yield: 8 people

Gluten free and vegan banana and chocolate loaf cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

This gluten free and vegan banana and chocolate loaf cake is a lovely way to use up overripe bananas and a great bake if you're dairy free or vegan.

Ingredients

  • 160 g gluten free self-raising flour
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 2 overripe bananas, (peeled and mashed)
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 75 g rapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 80 ml dairy free milk, (oat or almond)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chopped nuts, (hazelnuts or peanuts work best)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180'C and grease a 2lb loaf tin - I used a loaf tin liner to make things easier which you can pick up in Tesco easily!
  2. Add all of the ingredients (except the chopped nuts) to a large mixing bowl and mix with an electric whisk until they form a smooth batter.
  3. Pour the batter into the loaf tin and sprinkle with the nuts. Bake in the centre of the oven for 45-50 minutes until a knife or skewer in the centre comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and eating.

Notes

Will keep 3-4 days in an airtight container. Slices can also be frozen.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

8 people

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 301Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 340mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 5g

Need some more gluten free and vegan baking inspiration?

If you want to have a go at some of the other gluten free and vegan baking recipes on the blog, why not give some of these a try?

  • Gluten free and vegan millionaire's shortbread recipe
  • My gluten free and vegan pumpkin spice doughnuts
  • Vegan and gluten free banana muffins

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FAQs

Does banana cake contain egg? ›

generally, banana cake is prepared with maida/plain flour with egg as its main ingredient for shape and texture. but cakes can also be prepared without the egg and also with wheat flour to make it more healthy. therefore these cakes can also be served for breakfast and not just be limiting as a dessert recipe.

Does banana bread contain dairy? ›

Ingredients You Need for Basic Banana Bread

The recipe also calls for ¼ cup water, but if you actually do have a plant-based milk or can tolerate dairy and have regular milk, yogurt, or sour cream, use it, in the same amount. There is no need to actually go out and buy milk if you don't already have it though.

How do you replace eggs with bananas in a cake? ›

Banana. Use ripe bananas to add moisture. One mashed banana can replace one egg in cakes and pancakes. Since it will add a bit of flavor, make sure that it's compatible with the other ingredients of the recipe.

What is the black thing in banana cake? ›

Yep, the baking soda in a standard banana bread recipe is what reacts with the banana causing it to turn black.

What breads are made without dairy? ›

  • Judee's Gluten FreeJudee's Gluten Free.
  • 4C.
  • Tate's Bakeshop.
  • Young Kobras.
  • LOWCARB AVENUE NEVER COMPROMISELOWCARB AVENUE NEVER…
  • Little Northern BakehouseLittle Northern Bakehouse.
  • Stern's Bakery.
  • Homefree.

What bread is good for dairy-free? ›

Wholemeal and brown bread is generally lactose-free.

Does banana loaf contain eggs? ›

This banana bread is super moist thanks to butter, eggs, and brown sugar (which adds more moisture than white sugar). Plus, mashed bananas have plenty of moisture on their own. Make sure you store the banana bread properly to keep it moist for several days.

Which cake contains egg? ›

Chiffon cake comes to mind, since they are made by whipping a large amount of egg whites to stiff peaks before folding in the other ingredients, relying solely on the air in the egg foam to give rise, without any baking powder whatsoever.

Does fruit cake contain egg? ›

Recipes for keks vary, but commonly it contains flour, butter and/or cooking oil, milk, yeast, yoghurt, eggs, cocoa, walnuts, and raisins. It is usually baked in Bundt-style pans. There is also another specific type of fruitcake prepared for Easter, which is known as kozunak (Bulgarian: козунак [kozuˈnak]).

Does banana pudding contain egg? ›

Homemade Banana Pudding Ingredients

Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but it won't make the dessert taste salty. Eggs: Three beaten eggs add moisture and act as a binder. Milk: Use two cups of milk or your favorite milk alternative. Butter: Butter lends richness and decadent flavor.

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