Lactose Free Dairy Free Banana Cake

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Ripe mashed bananas bring natural sweetness and a soft, moist crumb to this snack cake, with cinnamon and vanilla warming up every bite. The batter comes together in one bowl with a simple beat-and-fold method, and it bakes into an even, springy layer that's easy to slice into squares. On top, a smooth, spreadable frosting gets whipped to soft peaks with sifted powdered sugar for that classic bakery finish. It's a laid-back, crowd-pleasing dessert that travels well to potlucks or lunchboxes, and it's a genuinely solid pick if you're keeping things lactose free — no need to overthink it, just slice, serve, and enjoy.

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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
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
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
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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