Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Tart (Torta de banana)
A quintessential and straightforward banana tart, featuring layered fruit and a golden, baked finish.
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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 sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can source fresh bananas, pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder from local markets or neighborhood grocery stores across the Gambia. If you prefer to bake with butter instead of margarine, it is readily available in the refrigerated sections of larger supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm round baking pan with a depth of 4.5 cm
- Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced bananas
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the banana layer
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top and set aside
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder
- Spread this dry mixture uniformly over the prepared pan
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the assembly
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes
Observations
This recipe is a classic from Brazil, cherished for its simplicity and the comforting, rustic pairing of banana and cinnamon. It serves as the perfect companion for an afternoon tea or coffee break.
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