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Creating healthy cakes with full sweetness while maintaining a nutritious profile can be achieved by using wholesome ingredients and mindful substitutions. Here's a recipe for a "Moist Banana Nut Cake" that is both delicious and incorporates healthier elements:
### Moist Banana Nut Cake:
#### Ingredients:
**For the Cake:**
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4-5 bananas)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
**For the Frosting (Optional):**
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
#### Instructions:
**For the Cake:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, applesauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. **Combine Dry Ingredients:**
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:**
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
5. **Bake:**
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
**For the Frosting (Optional):**
1. **Prepare Frosting:**
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. **Frost the Cake:**
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting over the top. You can also leave the cake unfrosted if you prefer.
3. **Slice and Serve:**
- Slice the Moist Banana Nut Cake and serve. Enjoy a healthy and sweet treat with the full sweetness of ripe bananas.
**Additional Tips:**
- Choose fully ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients; however, you can use a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour if desired.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by modifying the amount of honey or maple syrup in the frosting.
This Moist Banana Nut Cake is a healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on sweetness. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite nuts, fruits, or additional spices to suit your preferences.
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