Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Tart (Torta de banana)
A classic, no-fuss banana tart 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 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets or general grocers. Fresh bananas are widely available at local produce stalls, while flour, sugar, and baking powder are standard pantry items in most retail stores throughout the islands.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking pan.
- Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced bananas.
- Scatter the raisins evenly over the banana layer.
- Dust the bananas with ground cinnamon to taste and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture evenly over the fruit in the pan.
- Drizzle the melted margarine over the entire surface.
- 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 favorite, cherished for its simplicity and the comforting union of sweet bananas and warm cinnamon. It is the perfect accompaniment for an afternoon coffee or tea.
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