Brazilian recipe
Easy Banana Cake (Torta de banana)
A classic and straightforward banana bake, featuring layered fruit topped with a golden, crisp 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 granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120g 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 granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh bananas and pantry staples like flour, sugar, and raisins at local produce markets or general grocery stores in Apia. For margarine and eggs, check the refrigerated aisles of any local food supply outlet.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm round baking tin with a depth of 4.5 cm.
- Line the bottom of the tin with the sliced bananas.
- Scatter the raisins evenly over the banana layer.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste 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 entire surface with the melted margarine.
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the top to cover.
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a traditional staple in Brazilian homes, cherished for its simplicity and the heartwarming combination of banana and cinnamon. It makes for an ideal companion to an afternoon coffee or tea.
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