Sugar Free Frosted Banana Cake

This Sugar Free Frosted Banana Cake is easy to make and tastes oh so good!

Made with mashed bananas and topped with a simple buttery frosting, this no added sugar sheet pan style cake is soft, moist, and full of flavor, making it perfect for enjoying as a dessert or sharing with others at a celebration or gathering.

What makes banana cake so good?

Bananas add flavor, texture, moisture, and a bit of healthy goodness to baked goods such as cake.

I like that this recipe is a great way to use up old bananas!

Have you tried my Sugar Free Vanilla Sheet Cake

That vanilla sheet cake is made with cake flour for a softer texture. Both this recipe for banana sheet cake and that recipe for vanilla sheet cake are quick and simple classic dessert recipes made with no added sugar.

Decorate your sugar free cake with no added sugar sprinkles to make it look even better. You can find sugar free sprinkles here.

Why you will love this homemade banana cake recipe.

This homemade cake is made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand. Those ingredients are relatively inexpensive, making this recipe even better!

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• This is the perfect recipe to make when you have older bananas that are in need of a tasty recipe.
• While banana cake is perfect as a dessert, it can also be served about any time of the day- including breakfast or brunch.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding some chopped walnuts.
• Leftovers taste great the next day!

Ingredients you will need to make Frosted Banana Cake.

Cake

• Flour. My cake was made with regular all purpose flour.
• Baking Soda. The leavener used in this cake recipe.
• Butter. Softened to room temperature.
• Sugar Alternative Brown Sugar Alternative and White Granulated Sugar Alternative.
• Eggs. Use large eggs that are at room temperature.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for flavor balance.
• Bananas. Your bananas should be mashed.
• Milk. Whole milk provides the best moisture for this cake recipe.

Frosting

• Butter. Softened to room temperature.
• Milk. Whole milk is preferred.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Granular sugar alternative will not work in the frosting.

Expert Tip 👉 Adding a drop or two of banana extract to your frosting can give it some extra flavor.

How to make Sugar Free Frosted Banana Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Bake Time: 25 minutes .
Servings: 12 .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prep a 9x13" cake pan for nonstick. Also, whisk together the flour and baking soda in a small bowl.
2. Cream. Beat together the butter with you sugar alternatives on low medium speed until creamy and smooth (about three to five minutes). Then add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat for another minute for the eggs to incorporate.
3. Bananas. Stop the mixture and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the mashed bananas and the milk to the mixing bowl and beat on low until just combined. Scrape down the sides of your bowl again.
4. Dry Ingredients. Add the dry ingredients from the first step to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
5. Bake. Transfer the cake batter to your prepared baking pan, evenly spreading it out. Then bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan (about 30-40 minutes).
6. Frosting. To make the frosting simply whisk together the ingredients until smooth enough to spread over your cake. You can make adjustments to the consistency if needed by adding additional sugar alternative or milk.

Tips for making the best banana cake.

The more ripe your bananas are the easier it will be to mix with them and the more flavor they will give to your cake. This recipe is the perfect use for bananas that are no longer yellow.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When selecting sugar alternatives to use in this recipe, for best results, select sugar alternatives that measure like regular sugar and that can also be baked with.
2. You can modify this cake by adding a teaspoon or two of ground cinnamon to the cake batter. The warm spice pairs really well with the natural sweetness of the bananas. You can also add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
3. While my cake is a sheet cake, this recipe can also be made into cupcakes. You may need to make adjustments as needed for baking times.