What can I use instead of banana for cake?
Start with Unsweetened Applesauce (1:1 by weight). Replaces banana's moisture and binding in quick breads, without the banana flavor or its sweetness. Add a little sugar to compensate.
Best Banana Substitutes for Cakes
Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.
Can I make a cake without banana?
Yes. Start with Unsweetened Applesauce at 1:1 by weight, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Unsweetened Applesauce
Use 1:1 by weight
Replaces banana's moisture and binding in quick breads, without the banana flavor or its sweetness. Add a little sugar to compensate.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of banana weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of banana is treated as 150 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Banana cups to grams →