Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Cake (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana cake featuring layers of fruit and a perfectly golden topping.
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Ingredients
6 to 8 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 cup seedless raisins
Cinnamon powder to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Cinnamon powder to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh bananas and raisins in the produce aisle of local markets. All-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and margarine are available in the dry goods section. For the eggs, check the refrigerated dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Grease a round baking pan measuring 25 cm by 4.5 cm.
- Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced bananas.
- Scatter the raisins evenly over the bananas.
- Dust with cinnamon powder to taste and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with the sugar and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture evenly over the banana layer in the pan.
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine.
- Cover the assembly with the beaten eggs mixed with sugar.
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a traditional favorite in Brazil, loved for its simplicity and the comforting, aromatic blend of banana and cinnamon. It is an ideal treat to enjoy alongside an afternoon coffee or tea.
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