Low Sugar Dairy Free Banana Cake

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Ripe mashed bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture to this snackable sheet cake, while a warm hit of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla round out the flavor in every bite. The batter comes together the classic way — creamed until fluffy, then folded with flour and dairy free milk until just combined — so the crumb bakes up soft, tender, and springy to the touch. Once cooled, it gets finished with a smooth, spreadable frosting swirled generously over the top, giving each square that classic bakery-style finish. Sliced into 12 generous pieces, it's an easy make-ahead treat for potlucks, lunchboxes, or an afternoon coffee break. This one is a genuinely solid pick if you're keeping an eye on added sugar, letting the banana do the heavy lifting on flavor without sacrificing that soft, frosted cake experience.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
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½ cup dairy free butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup dairy free milk

For the frosting

½ cup dairy free butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
2 tbsp dairy free milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with dairy free butter or a light coating of oil.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened dairy free butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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