Brazilian recipe
Simple and Fluffy Banana Cake (Bolo de banana)
A classic, blender-made banana cake that yields a moist, light crumb. It is the perfect comfort treat for a relaxing afternoon tea.
0.0 / 5 by 0 Reviews
Ingredients
2 large eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas-nanicas
Sugar and ground cinnamon to taste for dusting
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 ripe bananas-nanicas
Sugar and ground cinnamon to taste for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, white sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil at local supermarkets like Pick n Pay or OK Zimbabwe. Look for ripe bananas-nanicas in the fresh produce section of your local vegetable market. If bananas-nanicas are unavailable, any sweet, mature local banana variety will serve as a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- In a blender jar, combine the eggs, boiling water, vegetable oil, and one banana sliced into rounds.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Pour the wet mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the flour and sugar to the bowl, stirring with a large spoon or a wire whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold in the baking powder, taking care not to overmix.
- Grease a round cake tin with butter and dust lightly with flour, tapping out the excess.
- Pour the prepared batter into the cake tin.
- Slice the remaining three bananas lengthwise and arrange them neatly over the top of the batter.
- Dust the surface of the cake with a sprinkle of sugar and ground cinnamon to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch; use a skewer to check that the centre is fully cooked.
Observations
This banana cake is a staple in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its straightforward method and comforting flavour. It is the ideal companion for your breakfast or afternoon tea, balancing the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a delicate, fluffy sponge. The preparation is remarkably efficient, using a blender to ensure the batter is smooth and well-aerated in no time.
Ratings and comments