Looking for a cake that combines two overly hyped ingredients, almond and banana? Well, here’s your answer. This Almond Banana Coffee Cake gives you the best of both worlds—moist banana flavor, thanks to the overrated fruit, and the satisfying crunch of almonds. The combination doesn’t just scream “health” but also manages to taste indulgent. It’s perfect for when you want to feel semi-healthy while stuffing your face with cake. After all, who said a cake can’t be a perfect blend of nutrition and guilt?

Almond Banana Coffee Cake

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A delicious and moist cake that combines the earthy taste of bananas with the crunch of almonds.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings 10 servings

Calories 210 kcal

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.

Almond Banana Coffee Cake