Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Tart (Torta de banana)
A classic and practical banana tart 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
Ground cinnamon 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 sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon 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 sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets like Kariakoo or supermarkets in Dar es Salaam. Look for fresh bananas in the produce section, and basic baking ingredients such as flour and sugar in the pantry 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 sliced bananas
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the bananas
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and set aside
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder
- Spread this dry mixture over the prepared pan
- Drizzle the entire surface with the melted margarine
- Pour the beaten egg and sugar mixture over the assembly
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes
Observations
This recipe is a traditional Brazilian favorite, cherished for its simplicity and the comforting, aromatic blend of banana and cinnamon. It is an excellent choice to serve alongside an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
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