Description
This Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake is a moist, flavorful, and vegan-friendly treat made without eggs or dairy. It’s perfect for a quick snack or dessert, featuring ripe bananas and dairy-free chocolate chips for a delicious combination. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, this eggless and dairy-free cake offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose blend)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup soy milk (or any plant-based milk)
- â…“ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the soy milk, vegetable oil, mashed bananas, white distilled vinegar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl.
- Mix Batter: Gently whisk the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Use a spatula to fold in the semisweet dairy-free chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is done.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan placed on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Serve: Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy your delicious vegan banana chocolate chip snack cake!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can lead to a dense cake.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan.
- If you prefer, vegetable oil can be swapped with melted coconut oil for a subtle flavor.
