Almond Banana Coffee Cake
A delicious and moist cake that combines the earthy taste of bananas with the crunch of almonds.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Ripe bananas: 2 large mashed
- Almond flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder gluten-free: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Coconut sugar: ¾ cup
- Almond milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond extract: ½ teaspoon
- Chopped almonds: ¼ cup
For the Topping:
- Sliced almonds: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bananas.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in chopped almonds.
Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix sliced almonds and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle the topping over the cake batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add chocolate chips for an extra indulgent twist.
- Use a combination of almond and coconut flour for a different texture.
- Top with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving for a fancy look.