Hands down, this Vegan Banana Cake + Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream is the best you’ll ever have! Not only is it completely moist + fluffy, but it’s rich in flavor and comes loaded with banana + nut flavors + warm spices, that when paired with this airy vegan browned butter-cinnamon infused buttercream, it’s absolutely irresistible. A dessert that your entire family will love. Gluten-free option available.
I love anything banana. And while I haven’t had banana cake (to this magnitude anyway), I’ve enjoyed my ultimate childhood fave — Classic Southern Banana Pudding.
Of course, I have since made a newer version of this coveted banana pudding by pairing it with my other first love—peanut butter and created the ultimate sweet treat…….Delicious PB Banana Pudding
I know. At first glance, you might think that it could never go together. BUT, they go together! Haha.
Anyway, when it comes banana flavor, you can find quite a few recipes on Orchids + Sweet Tea that highlights this delicious fruit.
These Flourless Vegan Banana Oats Waffles are everything that one’s heart desires. Made right in a blender, these Gluten-Free waffles are naturally sweetened, fluffy, thick, airy, and full of flavor.
This Easy Peanut Butter Banana Oats Smoothie recipe is a delicious and simple way to enjoy a quick, easy breakfast while gaining awesome health benefits from the simple ingredients that marry so well together, creating a powerful kick of flavor.
This Vegan Chia Seed Maple Banana Bread is super moist, tasty, packed with healthy nutrients including superfoods like Chia Seeds, and 100% delicious!
This Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is a healthy way to kick start your day and is beautifully textured.
These Vegan + Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Breakfast Muffins are the ultimate healthy punch to kickstart your morning!
Of course, when you type for the word ‘banana’ on our site’s search, you’ll find an array of recipes!
OK, now let’s talk about one of the real reasons I decided to make this! It’s for a roundup for Black History Month, which features a few awesome Black Food Bloggers.
Don’t worry, you’ll see links to their recipes further below.
This is the month (February) where we all get a chance to celebrate the trailblazers and pioneers who fought tirelessly to keep us all united and strong throughout our country!
So many great names and faces who have added such value to our society and the way that we now live and enjoy our lives, especially within the Black Community.
Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Malcom X, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, Alice Coachman, Shirley Chisholm, Dorothy Height, Jesse Owens, Ethel Waters, and so much more.
Regardless of the many events that are happening in our country today, I remain devoted in honoring those who fought (and who continue to fight) to build our community and prove that even the most positive minds (whether in large numbers or small numbers) can/will rise.
More importantly, to kick things off ahead of Black History Month, I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of the 2020 BHM Potluck (Black History Month Potluck).
Believe me when I tell you, Ya’ll—there a lot of different flavors, food styles, and everything in between to choose from! BUT one things in common—SOUL FOOD inspired!
There’s something for everyone. You won’t want to miss out on these delicious Entrees, Sides, and Desserts; all of which are vegetarian or vegan.
As you’ve already guessed, I’m bringing this Vegan Banana Cake + Browned Butter Buttercream to the Potluck this year! #BHMPotluck
It’s super fluffy and moist.
Bold banana + nut flavor + spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice).
Warm and comforting in every bite.
Melt in your mouth goodness!
Can be made as a traditional 2-layer cake or cupcakes. Your choice!
Not too sweet, but perfectly sweet at the same time.
That Browned Butter Buttercream is EVERYTHING.
Absolutely delicious!
If you choose to make this Vegan Banana Cake + Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream recipe or any other recipe from us, be sure to tag us on Instagram at #Orchidsandsweettea so that we can share the love!
(27 RECIPES FROM THE BEST BLACK FOOD BLOGGERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE):
Beautiful Eats & Things | Honey Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes | vegetarian
D.M.R. Fine Foods |Vegetarian Chili | vegetarian
Dash of Jazz |Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits with Spiced Pear Compote | vegan
Dish it with Tisha | Mushroom and Okra Po’ Boy |vegetarian
Domestic Dee |Dirty Rice |vegan
Food Fidelity |Vegan Curry Cauliflower | vegan
Kenneth Temple |Wakanda Cake | vegan
Marisa Moore Nutrition |Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Fritters | vegan
Meiko and the Dish | Cajun Shrooms & Grits | vegetarian
Rosalynn Daniels | Vegan Bread Pudding | vegan
Savory Thoughts | Haitian Black Rice (Diri Djon Djon) | vegan
The Hungry Hutch | Vegetarian Southern-Style Collard Greens | Vegan
Whisk it Real Gud | Vegan Jollof Rice | vegan
A Little Food | Southern Sweet Fried Corn | vegan
AGirlCalledAdri | Pound Cake | vegetarian
Baum Ass Foods | Slow Cooked Black-eyed Peas + Greens | vegan
Collards Are the Old Kale | Red Beans and Tri-Color Quinoa | vegetarian
FoodLoveTog | Black-Eyed Pea Hummus | vegetarian
Her Mise En Place | Rice Pudding | vegetarian
Kalisha Blair | Yeasted Cornmeal Dinner Rolls | vegetarian
Kenya Rae | Sweet potato Biscuits | vegetarian
On Ty’s Plate | Collard Greens Salad with Orange Vinaigrette | vegetarian
Orchids + Sweet Tea | Banana Cake + Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream | vegan
Razzle Dazzle Life | Roasted Garlic White Veggie Lasagna | vegetarian
Sweet Tea and Thyme Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Topping | vegetarian
Orchids + Sweet Tea | Southerner’s Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bites | vegetarian
Marisa Moore Nutrition | Crispy Roasted Okra with Peanut Sauce | vegan
Kenneth Temple | Vegan File Gumbo | vegan
Meiko and the Dish | Sweet Potato Pancakes | vegetarian
Tag @orchidsnsweettea_ on Instagram and hashtag it #orchidsandsweettea
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If you don’t have shortening, is there a substitute?
I would love to make this but that’s the only ingredient missing!
Hi Alison,
No worries!! You can try using Vegan butter in the place of shortening. Instead of 1/4 cup, just use 1/2 cup of vegan butter at room temp. 🙂
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This recipe looked so good and I was so exited to make it but it came out so gummy 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear that, Kim! What part of the cake did you have trouble with? Was it the cake texture itself or the buttercream?
Thanks, Shanika. I’m going to make this for my husband’s birthday in March. But I might have to do a “test run” sooner, because, really, who can wait??
Hi. This looks gorgeous. Do you think I could make this gluten free with a 1-to-1 flour substitute like Bob’s Red Mill? Thanks for featuring so many vegan recipes.
Hi Marsha! Thanks so much! Yes, you actually can! I would substitute the flour for the 1-to-1 Baking flour from Bob’s Red Mill and maybe add an additional 3/4 cup or so flour if needed. It should be perfect! Be sure to let me know how it all turns out! 🙂
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I love the decoration of the cake and rich buttercream. It would be the perfect cake for any celebration!
Yes, indeed! Thanks so much, Alina!
Making the cake right now. Love it from the first minute I started. I hope to get the same beauty and taste as yours 🙂
I do hope that you enjoy it, Irina! It’s such a great flavor combo! 🙂
We loved the flavor of the brown butter frosting with the banana flavored cake! So good!
Yes, it’s such a killer combo, Beth! Glad you loved it! 🙂
This cake looks and sounds divine. The combination of flavors and the caramelized banana on top just all sound so wonderful.
It’s SO GOOD, Andrea! Thanks so much! 🙂
Loving the texture of this cake and the best part about it is that it’s Vegan. That buttercream frosting looks delish
Thanks so much, Alisha! I’m definitely big on texture! It’s SO GOOD!
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