Discover a delightful whole wheat banana cake recipe with a heartwarming story. In my school days, Christmas equates to cakes for us. Being in a Hindu family but studying in a christian convent we were exposed to both traditions. Before the christmas holidays starts we are treated with a plum cake loaf and still remember the sweetness of the cake … Mmmm bliss… So when Kanika suggested we post kids friendly cake recipes this season, I gladly agreed and here is her awesome Whole Wheat Banana Cake Recipe.
The aroma of the bananas, vanilla will permeate throughout your house and emulating a festive mood .
How to make Whole Wheat Banana Cake Recipe?
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 1.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits chopped( almonds,walnuts cashew nuts raisins)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Cinnamon powder a pinch
Method:
1. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth for a lump-free whole wheat banana cake.
2. Add oil, sugar, and vanilla essence to the mashed bananas for proper mixing in the whole wheat banana cake batter.
3. In a separate bowl, sieve together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon powder for even mixing in the whole wheat banana cake batter.
4. Gradually add the dry mix to the banana mixture, combining them gradually for the whole wheat banana cake batter.
5. Add all the dried fruits to the batter.
6. If the batter is too thick and lacks a dropping consistency, you can add a small amount of milk to achieve the desired texture for the whole wheat banana cake.
7. Grease a cake tin with oil and dust it with flour to prevent the whole wheat banana cake from sticking to the pan.
8.Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven at 220 deg Celsius.
9.Do the toothpick test
10. Your cake is ready.
Serve with milk or hot chocolate.
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Recipe by Kanika Aggarwal Garg
Kanika has a masters in computer science and now a stay at home mom to 15 month cute little boy Onish 🙂
She loves to cook and tries new and yummy recipes to make her fussy toddler to eat.
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Hi instead of sugar can I add apple puree? If I skip baking soda will the cake rise properly? I want to use this recipe for my son’s cake smash as I wanted a healthy version of cake. TIA
You can try making a small batch prior, the texture might vary as baking soda is skipped 🙂
Can i give this to my 8 month old baby by substituting dates for sugar?
Yes Renuga, But you should also avoid baking soda and baking powder. Please make sure to introduce all the ingredients individually before trying this recipe.
How long this can b stored
Hi Priya,
It can be refrigerated for a day or two.
Can I substitute palm candy powder or country sugar instead of white sugar? Also can I skip baking powder?
Hi Sathya,
Yes, you can use palm candy or country sugar and skip baking soda. But the consistency and taste may vary. Try in small batches please.
How long does it stay good in the fridge?
Hi Sathya,
It will stay good in fridge for 1 to 2 days.
Hi … How to bake in microwave oven with convection mode?
Hi Swathi, you have to check the instruction manual on how to bake using a convection model microwave
Hi, can this recipe be used for 1st birthday cake aince it contains baking powder and sugar?
Hi,
It can be used but it’s better to give very little to your baby.