Gut Friendly Banana Cake

Total time1 hr 55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
3 tbsp water

For the cake

3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup milk

For the frosting

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.

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