Banana Cake

You can enjoy this as a Banana Bread without the icing, but i was looking for something a bit sweeter.  The icing I used didn't firm up so it was on the thinner side, but still added the touch of sweetness I was looking for.  I had to add nuts to the cake so I chose walnuts which gave it some nice texture.  Next time I might add coconut to the frosting for even more texture.

Banana Cake

Genius Kitchen by annh53182

  

2            cups flour

1 and 1/2     teaspoons baking soda

1/2         teaspoon salt

1            cup sugar  (I used a bit less)

1/4         cup oil

4            ripe bananas, mashed

1/4         cup water

1            teaspoon vanilla

            ** I added 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

            ** I added vegan cream cheese frosting

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.  In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar and oil, then add bananas.  Add water and vanilla, stirring to combine.

Add the flour mixture, stirring just until wet. 

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Frost cake when cooled.  This frosting stays creamy.

Frosting – if using.

8            ounces non-dairy cream cheese (Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods)

2            teaspoons vanilla extract

1            cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted

Combine the vegan cream cheese, vanilla and confectioners sugar in a food processor and pulse all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.  Or use a hand held mixer.