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Earl Grey Banana Cake (Dairy-Free) Recipe

A moist cake with the gentle sweetness of ripe bananas and the aroma of Earl Grey.
The crumble on top is made with coconut oil instead of butter, resulting in a light and fragrant flavor (you can also make it simply without the crumble).

It's crumbly when freshly baked and moist the next day, making it the perfect baked treat to go with tea.

Ingredients (for one 15cm round or pound cake pan)

cake batter

  • 80g coconut oil

  • 80g sugar

  • 100g eggs (about 2 eggs)

  • 30g almond flour

  • 15g almond milk

  • 70g plain flour

  • 100g banana (fully ripe)

  • 3g Earl Grey tea (finely ground tea leaves)

Crumble

  • 20g coconut oil

  • 20g plain flour

  • 20g almond flour

  • 20g sugar

  • a pinch of salt

For decoration

  • 1 banana

How to make it

  1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 170°C and line the mold with baking paper.

  2. To make the crumble, combine the coconut oil, flour, almond powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly.
    Chill in the refrigerator.

  3. Mash the bananas: Mash ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

  4. Make the dough ① Melt the coconut oil in a hot water bath.
    ② Put the eggs and sugar in a bowl and whisk until pale and thick.
    Add the melted coconut oil little by little and mix.
    ④ Add the almond powder, almond milk, plain flour, and Earl Grey in that order and mix well.
    ⑤ Finally, add the banana and mix evenly.

  5. Pour the batter into the baking tin, arrange the bananas cut in half lengthwise on top as decoration, and top with the crumble.
    Bake in an oven at 170°C for about 50 minutes.

  6. Once the cake is done baking, remove from the mold and let it cool.

point

  • Using coconut oil gives it a light aftertaste and a rich aroma.

  • Chilling the crumble before serving will make it even crispier.

  • The next day, it has a soft, mellow flavor and pairs perfectly with black tea.

Tea pairing

Pair with TEATI'M "I'm fresh" (sencha x lemongrass x lemon verbena).
The refreshing citrus herbs complement the sweetness of the banana and the fragrant coconut.

How to enjoy table coordination

On days when the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread fills the room,
Arrange your favorite teacups and antique plates,
Would you like to have a little tea time?

The gentle beige tones of the banana cake are
The blue items stand out. Korea's first

MAISON DE ART table mat

It's waterproof, so all you need to do to clean it is wipe it down!

Adding just one flower to your table can make it feel much more luxurious.

Relax by candlelight during tea time after your meal

Earl Gray Banana Cake with Crumble

The gentle sweetness of ripe bananas meets the elegant aroma of Earl Gray tea in this moist and fragrant cake.
The coconut oil crumble adds a light, toasty texture that pairs beautifully with tea.
Freshly baked, it's crisp on top and tender inside — the next day, it becomes even more mellow and moist.

Ingredients (for one loaf)

Cake Batter

  • Coconut oil – 80g

  • Sugar – 80g

  • Eggs – 100g (about 2)

  • Almond flour – 30g

  • Almond milk – 15g

  • Cake flour – 70g

  • Ripe banana – 100g

  • Earl Grey tea leaves – 3g

Crumble

  • Coconut oil – 20g

  • Cake flour – 20g

  • Almond flour – 20g

  • Sugar – 20g

  • A pinch of salt

For topping

  • Banana – 1

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread
    Preheat the oven to 170°C and line the loaf pan with baking paper.

  2. Make the crumble
    Mix coconut oil, cake flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt with a fork or fingertips until crumbly.
    Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the batter.

  3. Mash the banana
    Mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth.

  4. Make the batter
    ① Melt the coconut oil over a hot water bath.
    ② Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and creamy.
    ③ Gradually add the melted coconut oil and mix well.
    ④ Add almond flour, almond milk, cake flour, and Earl Gray tea. Gently fold together.
    ⑤ Finally, add the mashed banana and mix until evenly combined.

  5. Bake
    Pour the batter into the pan, arrange the sliced ​​banana on top, and sprinkle with crumble.
    Bake at 170°C for about 50 minutes.

  6. Cool
    Let it slightly cool, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a rack.

Table Styling Tips

When the aroma of freshly baked cake fills your home,
set the table with your favorite teacups and antique plates —
a small gesture that turns your afternoon into a gentle ritual.

The soft beige tone of banana cake pairs beautifully with blue accents.
Items from MAISON DE ART , a Korean-born brand, add a refined touch—especially their linen table mats that highlight the cake's gentle color.

Tips

  • Coconut oil makes the texture lighter and enhances the aroma.

  • Chill the crumble before baking for extra crispness.

  • The flavor deepens the next day — perfect with a cup of tea.

Tea Pairing

Enjoy it with TEATI'M “I'm fresh ” — a refreshing blend of sencha, lemongrass, and lemon verbena.
Its bright citrus notes lift the sweetness of banana and the gentle richness of coconut. 🍃

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