The Apple and Banana Cake is a simple and delicious dessert, light because it has no butter in the batter and a fruity flavor that will win you over. Those who love the classic apple cake cannot miss this version with apples inside and outside the cake, and with the addition of bananas in the batter. A very simple cake to prepare, but especially quick because it takes just 5 minutes to mix all the ingredients together. A fragrant cake, with a truly unique flavor, and as soft as a cloud!
The preparation is very simple: whip the eggs with sugar until they are fluffy and add the banana puree, the milk (also plant-based), the oil, and then the flour with the baking powder and cinnamon. Once the batter is well mixed, add two cubed apples and pour it into a greased and floured 9.5-inch (24 cm) diameter pan or lined with parchment paper. Decorate the cake with apple slices and bake for about 40 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Remove from the oven, let it cool, and serve it sliced.
For breakfast, snack, or any other time of the day, this cake rich in apples and with a fruity banana flavor is always perfect! Let’s quickly prepare the Apple and Banana Cake without Butter!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare the Apple and Banana Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 4 apples
- 2 bananas
- 1 packet baking powder
- ground cinnamon
Tools to prepare the Apple and Banana Cake
- Electric mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Springform pan
- 1 Oven
Steps to prepare the Apple and Banana Cake
Prepare the Apple and Banana Cake without butter by whipping the eggs and sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture.
Blend the bananas in a mixer (or simply mash them with a fork especially if they are very ripe) until you get a puree. Add it to the egg and sugar mixture. Then add the milk and oil and mix well.
Sift the flour with the baking powder and cinnamon and add them gradually, continuing to mix to perfectly blend all the ingredients.
Peel and cube two apples and add them to the cake batter, gently mixing to perfectly incorporate them.
Grease and flour a 9.5-inch (24 cm) springform pan and pour in the prepared batter.
Slice the remaining apples and arrange them in a circle on the cake.
Bake the Apple and Banana Cake without butter in the preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. If it comes out dry, the cake is ready.
Remove the Apple and Banana Cake without butter from the oven, let it cool, and if you like, you can serve it dusted with powdered sugar.
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Before baking, you can sprinkle the cake with 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
You can store the Apple and Banana Cake without butter for 2-3 days.
For a completely lactose-free version, use plant-based milk or beverage such as almond, soy, coconut, rice, or oat drink.
For a gluten-free version, you can try replacing the flour with a gluten-free flour mix or rice flour. Make sure to also use gluten-free baking powder in this case.
You can flavor the cake with grated lemon zest or vanilla.
For a crunchy note, try adding nuts to the batter such as chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds. You can also replace part of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What types of apples can be used?
Golden apples, with their firm and crisp flesh, are excellent for this cake, but you can also use other varieties like Red Delicious, Annurca apples, or Granny Smith apples.
