Baking delicious cakes and desserts that are also free from gluten can seem challenging, but it’s easier than you think! Banana cake is a favorite treat for many people, and this gluten free version will allow those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity to enjoy a tasty, moist banana cake. Read on for the ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, different variations you can try, and why you should give this gluten free banana cake a try.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
| very ripe bananas, mashed | 3 |
| coconut oil or vegetable oil | 1/3 cup |
| sugar (can use coconut sugar) | 1⁄2 cup |
| eggs | 2 |
| vanilla | 1 tsp |
| gluten free flour blend | 1 1⁄4 cups |
| baking soda | 1 tsp |
| salt | 1⁄4 tsp |
| Optional |
Method
| Step | Instruction |
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. |
| 2 | In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, oil, and sugar until well combined. |
| 3 | Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. |
| 4 | In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Fold into wet ingredients just until combined. |
| 5 | Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with walnuts or chocolate chips if desired. |
| 6 | Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before removing from pan. |
Gluten Free Flour Blend Suggestions
There are many premixed gluten free flour blends available in stores these days which makes gluten free baking much easier. Look for blends that contain a mix of whole grain flours and starches like brown rice flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, etc.
If you want to mix your own, try equal parts brown rice flour, potato starch/corn starch, and tapioca starch. You can also use all-purpose gluten free flour blends from brands like Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 baking flour or King Arthur Flour’s measure for measure flour.
Variation Ideas
Once you master the basic gluten free banana cake recipe, get creative with different add-in or topping ideas!
| Variation | Ingredients |
| Chocolate Chip Banana Cake | Fold 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips into the batter before baking |
| Streusel Topping | – 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, gluten free flour, softened butter, 1 tsp cinnamon , Sprinkle on top before baking |
| Walnut Crumble | – 1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts , brown sugar , 1 butter ,Sprinkle on top |
| Cream Cheese Frosting | softened cream cheese, butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 cups powdered sugar, Spread on cooled cake |
Why Make Gluten Free Banana Cake?
Going gluten free doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the comfort foods you love! Banana cake is a classic favorite because it’s moist, sweet and full of flavor. The bananas add moisture while items like eggs, oil and baking soda work to recreate the light and fluffy texture you expect in non gluten free cake.
So if you or someone in your household follows a gluten free diet, be sure to save those overripe bananas! With this easy recipe you can whip up a delicious gluten free banana cake that tastes like it should – sweet, soft and melty. It’s perfect for dessert, a mid-afternoon pick me up with coffee or tea, or even a special birthday treat. You may find it becomes your new go-to banana bread recipe.
There you have it – everything you need to bake up a delightful gluten free banana cake. What are you waiting for? Your kitchen is calling for this simple crowd-pleasing cake.
