Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Tart (Torta de banana)
A classic, no-fuss banana tart featuring layered fruit and a golden, caramelized 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
120g 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
120g 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. Bananas are widely available fresh. If raisins are unavailable, dried currants serve as a suitable substitute. All-purpose flour and margarine can be found in the baking supplies aisle.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm round baking pan with a depth of 4.5 cm.
- Line the bottom of the pan with the banana slices.
- Scatter the raisins evenly over the banana layer.
- Dust with cinnamon powder to taste and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Sprinkle this dry mixture evenly over the bananas 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 Brazilian household staple, cherished for its simplicity and the heartwarming combination of sweet bananas and warm cinnamon. It is the perfect companion for a mid-afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
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