Brazilian recipe
Simple and Fluffy Banana Cake
A classic, no-fuss banana cake recipe whipped up in the blender. It's perfectly moist, light, and just the thing for a cosy afternoon cuppa.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups plain flour
2 cups caster sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas (preferably Cavendish style)
Caster sugar and ground cinnamon to taste, for dusting
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups plain flour
2 cups caster sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas (preferably Cavendish style)
Caster sugar and ground cinnamon to taste, for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You will find all these basics in any standard Irish supermarket like Dunnes, Tesco, or SuperValu. For the bananas, look for ripe, spotted ones in the produce section—the riper they are, the better the flavour. 'Plain flour' (or 'all-purpose') is the standard baking flour here. You can find castor sugar in the baking aisle. If you are specifically looking for Brazilian pantry staples like unique tropical flours or specific ingredients, check out local 'international' or 'continental' food shops in major cities like Dublin, Cork, or Galway, often found in city centre side streets.
Preparation method
- Add the eggs, boiling water, vegetable oil, and one of the bananas, sliced into rounds, into your blender jug
- Blitz everything together until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture
- Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl
- Fold in the flour and sugar, mixing with a wooden spoon or a whisk until everything is just incorporated
- Gently stir in the baking powder, being careful not to overwork the batter
- Grease a round cake tin with butter and dust lightly with a little extra flour, tapping out any excess
- Pour the batter evenly into your prepared tin
- Slice the remaining three bananas lengthways and arrange them neatly over the top of the batter
- Dust the top of the cake with a sprinkle of caster sugar and ground cinnamon to your liking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed; use a skewer to check that it is fully cooked through
Observations
This banana cake is a true staple in Brazilian homes, loved for being straightforward and hitting the spot every time. It’s a proper favourite for breakfast or as a treat with an afternoon tea or coffee. The beauty of this recipe is how the natural sweetness of the bananas makes for such a moist and light sponge, creating a comforting bake that works for any occasion. Using a blender makes the whole process quick and keeps the batter perfectly smooth.
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