Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Banana Tray Bake (bolo de banana)
This classic Brazilian-style tray bake captures the warmth of home-baked comfort, pairing perfectly with a mug of tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons margarine
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 bananas, sliced
Caster sugar and ground cinnamon to taste, for dusting
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons margarine
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 bananas, sliced
Caster sugar and ground cinnamon to taste, for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You will find all pantry essentials like flour, sugar, margarine, milk, and baking powder at any local grocery store. Fresh bananas are available year-round at your local supermarket or fresh produce market, while ground cinnamon is easily located in the spice aisle.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, margarine, milk, and baking powder
- Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until you reach a smooth, consistent batter
- Transfer the batter into a greased baking tin that has been dusted with a little flour
- Arrange the banana slices evenly across the top of the batter
- Generously sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the layer of bananas
- Bake in a medium-heat oven until the top is golden and the bake is firm to the touch
Observations
A staple for mid-morning tea or an afternoon snack, this Brazilian-style bake highlights the fruit's natural sweetness with an aromatic dusting of cinnamon. It is a no-fuss, reliable recipe that is perfect for when you need a little slice of comfort.
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