Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Pie (Torta de banana)
A quintessential and straightforward banana bake, featuring layered fruit, warm spices, and a beautifully golden finish.
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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 white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120g melted margarine
3 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120g melted margarine
3 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon of sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find bananas and raisins in the produce aisle of any local supermarket. All-purpose flour, white sugar, and baking powder are staples found in the baking section. Margarine and eggs can be found in the dairy and refrigerated aisles.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25cm round baking tin, approximately 4.5cm deep.
- Layer the bottom of the tin evenly with the sliced bananas.
- Scatter the raisins over the top of the banana layer.
- Dust the bananas and raisins with ground cinnamon and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture evenly over the fruit layer in the tin.
- Drizzle the melted margarine over the entire surface.
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake in a moderate oven for approximately 40 minutes until golden.
Observations
This recipe is a Brazilian classic, cherished for its effortless preparation and the comforting pairing of sweet bananas with aromatic cinnamon. It makes for a perfect, wholesome treat to serve alongside a mid-afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
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