Why does the cake batter look lumpy?

The recipe notes that the batter will look a little lumpy after mixing the wet and dry ingredients; these are just delicious bits of mashed banana and will bake out beautifully.

What is the purpose of the distilled white vinegar in the cake?

The distilled white vinegar reacts with the baking soda to create a tender, light crumb in the cake, contributing to its overall moist texture.

How do I toast the coconut for the frosting?

To toast the coconut, spread it onto a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Can I use a different non-dairy milk instead of vanilla soy milk?

Yes, the recipe specifies that you can use 'another non-dairy milk' if vanilla soy milk is not available, ensuring flexibility for your preference.

How should I store leftover banana cake with coconut cream cheese frosting?

Store any leftover banana cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to keep the coconut cream cheese frosting fresh and the cake moist.

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Banana Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
[Vegan]

Name: Banana Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups vegan refined sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 8 ounces of vegan butter, melted; 3 cups mashed bananas (approx. 8 bananas); 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk (or another non dairy milk); 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Frosting; 8 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened; 8 ounces vegan butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 cups vegan confectioners’ sugar

NH By: Nikki Haney

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Southern born and Brooklyn based, Nikki is the founder of The Tolerant Vegan where she... Read More

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Two-layer vegan banana cake with thick white coconut cream cheese frosting, generously coated with toasted coconut flakes on top and sides, served on a white plate.

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Ingredients You Need for Banana Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting [Vegan]

Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegan refined sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
8 ounces of vegan butter, melted
3 cups mashed bananas (approx. 8 bananas)
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk (or another non dairy milk)
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting

8 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened
8 ounces vegan butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups vegan confectioners’ sugar

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How to Prepare Banana Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting [Vegan]

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
Peel and mash all of the bananas and place them in a separate bowl.
Add the Earth Balance, milk, vinegar and vanilla extract to the bananas and whisk together.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix on low-medium speed for 1-2 minutes. The batter is going to look a little lumpy, but don’t worry. Those are lumps of deliciousness.
Pour into two 8x8" cake pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed cleanly.
While the cakes are cooling, toast the coconut. Spread the coconut onto a baking sheet and toast at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Once the cakes and coconut have completely cooled, it time for frosting! Simply mix all frosting ingredients EXCEPT for the coconut together in a large bowl on low-medium speed for 1 minute.
Stack and frost the cakes, then add coconut by grabbing a handful of coconut and gently pressing it into the frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Scoop up whatever coconut bits fall down and continue to press them to the cake until they stick.