Brazilian recipe
Quick Brazilian Banana Cake (Torta de Banana)
A classic, no-fuss banana bake featuring layered fruit and a golden, tender top—perfect for tea time.
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Ingredients
6 to 8 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 large eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 large eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
Where to find ingredients
Bananas, eggs, sugar, and flour are readily available at any local supermarket in The Bahamas. For raisins and ground cinnamon, look in the baking aisle. If you specifically need Brazilian-style margarine for that authentic texture, check the refrigerated section of local international specialty grocers; otherwise, any high-quality unsalted margarine works well as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Grease a 10-inch by 1.75-inch round baking tin
- Line the bottom of the tin with the sliced bananas
- Scatter the raisins over the bananas
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and set aside
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder together
- Spread this dry mixture over the prepared tin
- Drizzle melted margarine over the entire surface
- Cover the assembly with the eggs beaten with sugar
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes
Observations
This recipe is a true Brazilian comfort food classic, loved for its straightforward method and the warm, aromatic blend of bananas and cinnamon. It’s the ultimate treat to serve alongside an afternoon coffee or tea.
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