Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Cake (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana treat, featuring layered fruit and a beautifully golden-baked topping.
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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 tsp baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tsp sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tsp sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at your local Canadian grocery store. Look for all-purpose flour and granulated sugar in the baking aisle, and high-quality bananas in the produce section. For the best result, choose ripe, firm bananas.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking pan.
- Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced bananas.
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the bananas.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with the sugar and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture over the layered fruit in the pan.
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine.
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the top to cover the assembly.
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a traditional Brazilian staple, beloved for its simplicity and the comforting pairing of bananas and cinnamon. It is the perfect accompaniment for a mid-afternoon coffee break.
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