The Vegan Zucchini Banana Cake has a very moist and soft texture. We made this cake with shredded zucchini, ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, flax eggs, vegan granulated sugar, vegan butter, vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips, and vegan cream cheese frosting. It contains 310 calories and get ready to serve in just 50 minutes. Store this Vegan Zucchini Banana Cake for 5 days in the refrigerator. You may serve this cake with a fresh berry smoothie, hot oat milk latte, dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream, coconut whipped cream, cold almond milk, or apple slices. The given instructions to prepare this recipe are very clear.
STATS:
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Serving: 16 slices
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish
- Baking paper
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Clean kitchen towel
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Medium mixing bowl
- Toothpick
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 2 ripe bananas
- One cup vegan granulated sugar
- Half tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Two flax eggs (Two tablespoons ground flaxseed meal mixed with 6 tablespoons warm water)
- 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting
- 12 tbsp melted vegan butter
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- They include natural moisture and a soft texture to the cake. Squeezed zucchini makes a tender crumb that holds the fluffy batter. You may use grated carrots as per your preference.
RIPE BANANAS:
- It gives sweet and creamy texture to the banana cake. Mashed bananas add flavor to the filling and make it smooth. Utilize unsweetened applesauce as a replacement.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- They include a structural support and a fluffy texture to the cake. Sifted flour makes a firm base that holds the moist batter. Include gluten-free baking flour as another option.
VEGAN SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These chips give a rich chocolate flavor and a melty texture to the dessert. Vegan chocolate chips make a sweet base that holds the fluffy batter. Utilize chopped vegan dark chocolate as a substitute.
VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- It gives a tangy and sweet texture to the cake topping. Vegan cream cheese frosting adds richness to the filling and makes it soft. You may use vegan buttercream frosting as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix the ground flaxseed with warm water for five minutes and warm the oven to 325°F.
- Cover the dish with baking paper and remove the moisture by squeezing the zucchini.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Stir the prepared flax eggs and granulated sugar in the large bowl.
- Mash the bananas in the egg mixture, then slowly add vegan butter, zucchini, and the flour mixture.
- Fold in the vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips and spread the batter in the dish.
- Bake the cake for 30 minutes, then cool the dessert and slice into 16 portions to serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Fresh Berries
- Coconut Yogurt
- Chia Pudding
BEVERAGE:
- Almond Milk Latte
- Chai Tea
- Iced Coffee
TOPPINGS:
- Almond Butter
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut Whipped Cream
FRUIT:
- Sliced Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Fresh Banana Slices
DESSERT:
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Berry Compote
- Dark Chocolate Sauce
TIPS:
- Mix the flaxseed with water for five minutes to get the perfect gel to bind the cake.
- You should squeeze the zucchini properly so the dessert does not become soggy.
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots to get the best natural sweetness.
- Cool the cake properly, then add the frosting so the cream cheese does not melt.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the the cake in a closed box then store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the cake slices before frosting for three months.
FAQs:
How to make this dessert oil-free?
- You may replace the melted butter with unsweetened applesauce to get the desired version.
Does frozen zucchini works well in this recipe?
- Yes, you may squeeze the extra water from the zucchini for better results.
Why do I feel the cake is dense?
- Overmixing the batter or including wet zucchini makes the cake dense.
Is this recipe nut-free?
- Yes, only if the vegan chocolate chips and vegan cream cheese do not contain nuts.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Potassium: 160 mg
Calories: 310 kcal
Net carbs: 36 g
Calcium: 65 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Sodium: 240 mg
Total carbs: 39 g
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
