Light and Luscious Banana Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

3.Add the maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.

4.In another bowl, combine the almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6.If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.

7.Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9.Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.