Brazilian recipe
Easy Brazilian Banana Tea Cake (Bolo de banana)
A beloved Brazilian staple, this homely banana cake is cherished for its effortless preparation and the soul-warming aroma of cinnamon.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
8 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 bananas, sliced
Sugar and cinnamon powder, for sprinkling
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
8 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 bananas, sliced
Sugar and cinnamon powder, for sprinkling
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour (maida), sugar, milk, and baking powder in the baking section of any local supermarket or kirana store. Fresh bananas are best sourced from your local sabzi mandi or street-side fruit vendor. Use standard salted or unsalted butter available in the dairy aisle, or your preferred margarine. High-quality cinnamon powder is a staple in most Indian pantries, but you can also pick it up from any local spice merchant (kirana shop).
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter, milk, and baking powder
- Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth, well-combined batter
- Pour the mixture into a cake tin that has been well-greased and dusted with a little flour
- Evenly arrange the banana slices across the top of the batter
- Generously sprinkle a mix of sugar and cinnamon powder over the banana layer
- Bake in a preheated medium oven until the cake turns golden brown and feels firm to the touch
Observations
Perfect for your evening chai or a quick morning pick-me-up, this cake beautifully showcases the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a classic cinnamon finish. It's a simple, comforting treat that brings the heart of a Brazilian kitchen to your home table.
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