Brazilian recipe
Simple and Moist Banana Cake (Bolo de banana)
A classic banana cake recipe, simple to prepare with a blender. It’s perfect for afternoon tea, offering a moist and flavorful crumb.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas-nanicas
Sugar and ground cinnamon to taste for dusting
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas-nanicas
Sugar and ground cinnamon to taste for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local supermarkets or municipal markets in the produce and baking aisles. Look for ripe bananas-nanicas at specialty fruit stalls. If necessary, you may use any sweet, ripe banana variety available locally as a substitute.
Preparation method
- In the blender jar, combine the eggs, boiling water, oil, and one banana sliced into rounds.
- Blend well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour this mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the flour and sugar to the bowl and stir with a spoon or whisk until incorporated.
- Add the baking powder and fold it in gently.
- Grease a round baking pan with butter and dust it with flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Slice the remaining three bananas lengthwise and arrange them on top of the batter in the pan.
- Sprinkle the surface of the cake with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cake is golden and firm to the touch. Perform the toothpick test to ensure it is cooked through.
Observations
This banana cake is a staple in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its simplicity and distinctive flavor. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, it balances the natural sweetness of bananas with a light, fluffy batter, making it a delicious and comforting treat for any time of day. Preparation is swift, relying on a blender to streamline the process and ensure a perfectly consistent texture.
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