Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Tart (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana tart, featuring layered fruit and a golden crust.
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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 source these fresh ingredients at local markets or grocery stores. For fresh produce, visit the fruit and vegetable stalls. Standard pantry staples like flour, sugar, and raisins are readily available in the baking aisle of any local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking tin.
- Line the bottom of the tin with the sliced bananas.
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the bananas.
- Sprinkle 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 banana layer in the tin.
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine.
- Cover the assembly by pouring the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake in a moderate oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a Brazilian classic, cherished by many for its simplicity and the comforting, aromatic pairing of banana and cinnamon. It is an ideal accompaniment to an afternoon tea or coffee.
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