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Banana Date Cake

This banana date cake satisfies without being too heavy - both adults and kids will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cake, Healthy
Servings: 9 pieces

Ingredients

  • 10 dates pitted
  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup OR honey
  • 1/4 coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup white OR white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place dates in a small bowl and cover with boiling water to soften.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using parchment paper, line an 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Drain dates, add to large bowl along with bananas. Mash both together - chunks are ok! Add sweetener, coconut oil, lime juice, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Sift into the wet ingredients and fold gently until combined. Mixture will be thick and goopy - that's fine! Try not to over mix.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing and serving! If you'd like, you can serve drizzled with melted chocolate!