Thai Banana Cake

Thai Banana Cake is a delightful dairy-free dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of coconut and pandan. This moist and fragrant cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while enjoying a taste of Thailand.

Ingredients

• ripe bananas - 2 medium
• coconut milk - 100 ml
• brown sugar - 50 g
• all-purpose flour - 100 g
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• salt - a pinch
• pandan extract - 1 tsp
• coconut oil - 2 tbsp
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the coconut milk, brown sugar, coconut oil, pandan extract, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; mix well until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve as is or with a drizzle of additional coconut milk if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium from bananas, which may support heart health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut oil, promoting energy and providing a dairy-free alternative.

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