Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly.
Step 2: Prepare Your Baking Pan - Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan with a bit of coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Step 3: Mash the Bananas - In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher for this step.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients - Add the eggs, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk together the super fine almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (if using), and sea salt.
Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, using a rubber spatula to fold them together gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7: Pour Batter into the Pan - Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Step 8: Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool the Cake - Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Prepare the Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting - While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Soak 1 cup of raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours, then drain and rinse. Blend the soaked cashews with 1/4 cup of plant-based milk, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 11: Frost the Cake - Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cashew cream cheese frosting evenly on top.
Step 12: Serve - Slice and serve your Grain-Free Banana Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
