Dairy Free Banana Cake

Ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a cloud of vanilla frosting — this sheet cake is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering, and nobody will guess it skips the dairy entirely. Three mashed bananas do serious heavy lifting here, keeping every slice moist and deeply flavorful without a drop of butter or milk from a cow. Dairy-free butter and plant-based milk stand in seamlessly, so the texture is tender and the crumb is exactly what you want from a classic layer-style cake. The frosting whips up just as smooth and spreadable as any traditional buttercream, with sifted powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla pulling it all together. Baked in a 9x13 pan and sliced into 12 generous pieces, it's the perfect format for potlucks, birthdays, or just a Tuesday when you need something celebratory on the counter. The alternating flour-and-milk method keeps the batter from getting tough, so even if you're not a seasoned baker, the steps are straightforward and forgiving. This one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.

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