Lisa’s Gluten-free Banana Cake with Passionfruit Frosting

Gluten-free Banana Cake with Passionfruit Frosting

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which is needed for healthy nervous system function. The body needs B6 to make the neurotransmitter GABA, which has a calming effect on the nervous system. Eating potassium-rich foods such as bananas will help promote normal blood pressure and better bone health. Bananas contain resistant starch, a type of fibre that helps support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn boosts immune health.

Makes: 1 medium-sized cake

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Gluten-free Banana Cake with Passionfruit Frosting

By: Lisa Guy

This cake looks and tastes absolutely stunning! Why not surprise your friends or family with it tonight?


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Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1⅔ cups banana flour
  • 1 cup milk (dairy, soy, coconut, almond)
  • ¼ cup cold-pressed coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 4 organic eggs
  • 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • Pinch sea salt

  • Frosting
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
  • 2 passionfruits

Method


  • Preheat oven to 180ºC and grease large round cake tin and line bottom with baking paper.
  • Place all cake ingredients in food processor and blend until well combined.
  • Pour cake mixture into cake tin and bake for 40 mins or until skewer comes out clean from centre.
  • While cake is cooking, mix frosting ingredients together in small bowl.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before spreading frosting. Decorate and enjoy.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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