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Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Cake with Creamy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Frosting

This Healthy Banana Cake is a deliciously indulgent treat packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 2% vanilla bean Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 large very ripe bananas smashed
For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup 2% vanilla bean Greek yogurt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese very soft
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

How to Prepare:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Cake Pans - Grease your 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil or line them with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil and dark brown sugar. Whisk until well blended, then add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together whole-wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Combine Everything Together - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt and almond milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the Bananas - Gently fold in smashed ripe bananas until evenly distributed.
  7. Step 7: Bake the Cake - Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Cool the Cake - Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Make the Frosting - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Beat until creamy.
  10. Step 10: Frost the Cake - Place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then place the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  11. Step 11: Serve and Enjoy - Slice the cake and serve to your friends and family.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
  • Wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.
  • Use dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • For a gluten-free cake, substitute whole wheat flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour.