MOVE OVER BANANA BREAD

This rich old-world style maple olive oil banana cake effortlessly takes the plate.

einkorn whole wheat banana cake slice with bananas

ABOUT THIS MAPLE OLIVE OIL BANANA CAKE

Deep flavors permeate this cake.

Grassy olive oil and rich maple flavors complement nutty whole wheat einkorn flour. They bring depth of flavor not found with traditional all-purpose flour cakes.

Heart healthy olive oil and whole wheat einkorn bring nutrition back into your celebrations.

Should we eat this cake every day? No. But, for celebrations enjoy bringing nutritious ingredients, fiber, and protein back into your desserts.

Enjoy rich and complex flavor in this simple healthier dessert option. I prefer the original version but if you love walnuts and/or cinnamon you may opt for adding those optional ingredients as well.

HELPFUL EQUIPMENT
Mesh strainer for sifting flour
3 mixing bowls
12” cast-iron skillet
Hand mixer
Soft spatula

INGREDIENTS
Butter
Flour
275 grams whole wheat Einkorn flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 large ripe bananas
2/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 eggs, separated
Chopped walnuts
Ground cinnamon

ingredients for a healthy einkorn, olive oil, and maple syrup cake

SET UP YOUR SPACE

Remember to set out 3 bowls:

1 bowl for the dry ingredients
1 large bowl to hold the banana, the liquid ingredients, and eventually the finished batter
1 bowl large enough to mix the eggs whites with a hand mixer

PREP BEFORE MAKING THIS HEALTHY OLIVE OIL CAKE

Prep the cast-iron pan by coating in with butter first and then einkorn flour. Don’t miss the curves and the sides.

cast iron buttered and floured pan prepped for oil oil cake

HOW TO SERVE

Serve a glass of raw milk alongside this cake if you love milk.
Top it with fresh banana slices if you prefer an even stronger banana flavor and enjoy adding fresh fruit.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Use einkorn whole wheat flour.
Sift the flour, then pour in the remaining wheat germ and bran.
Use pure extra virgin cold pressed organic olive oil you love the taste of.
Use 100% pure maple syrup, not one containing other added ingredients.

WHAT TO AVOID

Don’t overmix.

einkorn banana cake batter with maple syrup

LEFTOVER TIPS

This cake freezes well. Store any leftovers you won’t eat within 3 days in the freezer.

STORAGE OPTIONS

Store cut banana cake on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, cut this cake into squares. Freeze them on a parchment lined baking sheet for 2 hours before transferring them to a glass freezer safe dish or a gallon size freezer bag.

Maple Olive Oil Banana Cake