Vegan Banana Chocolate Cake

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square cake pan or line it with parchment paper so the cake releases easily after baking.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until mostly smooth with only small lumps remaining.

Step 3

Add the plant milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar to the mashed bananas. Stir well until the mixture becomes smooth and evenly combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together so the cocoa powder is evenly distributed.

Step 5

Slowly pour the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture while stirring gently. Mix until a smooth chocolate batter forms. Avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread the batter evenly into the corners.

Step 7

Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Step 9

Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the vegan chocolate frosting evenly across the top using a spatula.

Step 10

Slice into squares and serve. The cake should have a soft, slightly sponge-like texture with a deep chocolate flavor.