Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

• whole grain baking flour↗1.5 cup
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• pinch of salt
• sugar↗0.25 cup
• maple syrup↗0.5 cup
• banana puree↗0.5 cup
• butter↗0.5 cup
• water↗0.25 cup
• egg1

  replace with 4 teaspoons of flaxseed for vegan version

• natural peanut butter↗0.25 cup
• water↗0.25 cup
• sugar↗2 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (≈180°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt (and flaxseed if using).

3. 3

   In a smaller bowl, combine sugar, maple syrup, banana puree, butter, water, and the egg.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Pour into a greased 9×9 inch pan. Bake for 20‑24 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out almost clean.

5. 5

   For the frosting, beat the peanut butter with sugar and water until smooth and fluffy. Add more peanut butter or water to reach the desired consistency. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and serve immediately.